You mentioned you didn't care for the carbon fork, but I just picked up a Jamis Nova Race that I really like. does have brazons, but stock tires are a bit close to the the frame for a lot of fenders.
http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik..._novarace.html
Also test rode a Charge Filter Hi at performance bike that seems to fit your stated specifications.
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes..._1108553_-1___