Interesting comments. Thanks!
Resale value isn't a concern. I plan on giving the bike to my favorite blood relative when I die. Being a single speed, packing would probably be a little easier than it is for most people. A couple extra pounds might mean one more tooth on a cog or one less on a chainring; I suppose I could live with that. I guess what really has me concerned is the idea of riding cross country and then not wanting to ride home. Or wanting to travel to France for PBP someday.