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On the plus side, the gloss might look better in the long run because it's not a pain in the ass to clean.
not as if it's going to change the way it rides!
this is always an interesting point to me, especially coming from an archery background where differences in equipment can be even more pointlessly miniscule than with bikes. While technically true, I believe being really satisfied with what you shoot/ride makes a tangible difference psychologically. The bike may not ride better than another but I certainly ride better (and put up better with minor annoyances) because I love my bike.
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Yeah, I agree with both you ed, and tom - matte black is the future - however every time I think about it and see it the shiny black does grow on me somewhat... I think if I take a step back and consider both the cost and the simplicity of starting with just the frame, and the fun of the build which is always something I love, that almost overshadows the aesthetics. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about the aesthetics, but it's not as if I dislike the shiny black one at all.... Just a small lean towards the matte... I think practicality and affordability may have to win through here, not as if it's going to change the way it rides!