Yes, if you want to buy the cyclocross but it's not steel. You'd have to use clip on fenders but it will take wide tires.

Mimi, why are you set on Italian? Italy is known for its racing bikes not its touring bikes. I'm sure it has beautiful touring bikes but nothing any better than you can get from one of the many fabulous PNW builders. As a co-worker would say, don't buy a Ferrari to squish grapes.

I'd even consider going with an up and comer with incredible mentors and who is focused on us wimmenfolk - just to be on the cutting edge and have a bike built with the exact braze-ons and position you want.

http://www.sweetpeabicycles.com/blog/

And check it out, she's going to be on the radio tomorrow.
http://www.sweetpeabicycles.com/blog...boo-bike-show/