pacer here. love it. i went through a phase when i wanted tighter geo, but that passed. it is a beautiful ride.
i yearn for a cross check but hate the idea of cantis, especially on a bike made for the winter. folks must be able to get them much better dialed than me. fenders are not much of an issue for me since i live in a place with little rain.
i yearn most for a fg karate monkey! that would be the perfect ride.