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i have the same frame and done many of the same modifications...
initially swapped the fork for a carbon genesis CDF one. With a reasonably lightweight tubeless 700c x 32c wheelset, it felt great! (in a fast, comfy cadillac sort of way...). Have now changed again to a thorn touring fork. This has a lower A-C and more offset and has given it much quicker, more lively steering. doesn't feel slower at all and now takes front panniers very nicely.
also went to 1x with a mtb rear derailleur. no regrets there!
also moved the seatpost bottle cage downwards by placing the upper bottle cage hole in the lower bolt hole and a jubilee clip to secure the lower part of the cage. works great and i can now either a) fit a full length frame bag or b) fit a bottle of wine in there. both have come in handy :)
last mod was to change to 650b x 1.75". no regret there either!
its a very versatile frame. my only regret is not waiting for the newer model with the vertical dropouts. I never plan to run this singlespeed and it is an absolute PITA to take the rear wheel out when you have mudguards fitted.
enjoy it!