Good to hear :) I need to downsize a bunch on bikes but have similar thoughts. Then again, I end up having that thought a lot, which is kinda how I got here.
Man... but I guess if it doesn't fit, it doesn't fit. Will have to admit that I actually prefer that paint to the splatter on my/your Pacer. Have you still got yours?
Uncut steerer? Out of interest and if OP doesn't fancy it...