Ooo. Congrats on the new bike!
Can't wait to hear all about it, and especially see it and get the skinny on the ride! I do think you will like the carbon fork on the steel frame. It dampens any road vibration and the steering and handling is spot-on.
Are you getting a road frame? Will this bike replace your Rivendell or will it fit another niche in your riding?
Best of luck with the new ride!
(p.s. Seven makes beautiful steel frames, too! Just sayin! )

oh...btw...what's the story with carbon handlebars? What did I miss??