Surly Steamroller owners...

I'm really torn between a steamroller and cross check , prefer the look of the roller but the check has options of gears , I live in a very hilly area - any ideas which I should go for? Also will need mud guards for winter ( and summer!) do they actually work on the roller with the clip on type or are that a faff ?

If you can justify it get both! - But if you just want one, then Cross Check is your best bet. If it only had disc mounts as well then it would be even better. I have a roller at the moment, but I am contemplating get a CC as well.