I posted this thread a few months ago http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=266131 and have come to a decision between the cross check and the pacer, but I'm stuck with what frame I want to build up.

Has anyone ridden each that could give some comparative information?

The assumed pros to the Pacer on my paved MUP commute is that it will be a bit faster and lighter than the CC. The negative is that it only allows for 28's and I don't know of any studded 28's. I'd most likely want the studs during the winter commutes.

Looking forward to getting the build started as I move on Wednesday and I want to start the commute in the next few weeks.