Since I'm no longer on good terms with my dentist (note to self: After she's done a filling, don't ask for a happy ending) I've sorted out the brakes. The noname (tektro?) jobbies are a joy to set up. Rear locks up if I want it to, with moderate braking force. Front is still not a 100%, but I'm upgrading it from "barely road-safe" to "good".
It could be that I'm just too excited about the new bike, or that I'm pleased to ride something other than my commuter, but Frannie's great.
Lighter than I expected, faster & better rolling than I expected, and more compliant than I expected. From my previous experience with WTB, they are light & fast, but only last a couple k miles, and are much more prone to punctures than road tyres, so I won't go as far as claiming that a randonneuse makes an audax bike obsolete.
She doesn't like being thrown into tight corners like a summer road bike, or even my Bojack, but the handling is very good.
Lots of wee things to tweak, as the evenings in the garden become warmer, but I'm loving the bike so far.
Would love to try a set of knobblies for some offroading.