Fenders are a nice touch, but the saddle and pump are only a plus if those are the ones you would purchase. I would probably sell them both and use a plastic saddle and a Topeak pump from the Morph series (MTN Morph probably). It is kind of like putting expensive pedals on a bike as original equipment; it is only good if they are the ones you like.

I suspect that all of the admirers of this bike are overly influenced by the saddle and matching bar tape that give it a look that they associate with their idea of what a touring bike should be. Because of this they overlook the other deficiencies. Seems to me that the old "lipstick on a pig" comment applies here. More so if it isn't your shade of lipstick