I have a Rocky Mountain Whistler which sports the same frame.
It's got braze-ons for everything including a third water bottle and bolt-on generator. After about 40,000 kms of commuting year-round the powder coating has stood up very well. I have no clearance issues using full fenders and rear rack. Able to use 34c knobby cyclocross tires in winter. Handles weight on the rack more like a touring bike than a cross bike.
I don't think you can go wrong with a Rocky. In terms of handling I give it a 10. I think it's the long chain-stays/wheel-base that give it a really stable ride through ice and slush.
Another plus with the Rocky is you get a decent (hand tensioned) wheelset.
In terms of ride quality, I find the rear end a bit stiff to run 23c tires. I'm running a carbon cross front fork which is excellent. I think running the Alfine hub and adding disks would make this amazing frame even better.
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