Carbon fork on aluminum bike?

[pll]

Just wanted to post an update on the changes and upgrades I did following the advice on this board, instead of upgrading the fork to a carbon fiber one.

I replaced my Salsa Poco with a Specialized Dolce Ergo bar (with "zertz" inserts), used Specialized's "Super Phat Bar" tape and Bontrager "Bzzzkill Harmonic Dampers." Also, I started to inflate my front tire a bit less than before (rated for 70 to 120 psi, I pump it now to 110psi). I'm happy to report that my ride has improved noticeably. It is not plush by any extent of the imagination, but significantly more comfortable for me. There were two unexpected benefits of these changes: (1) The Specialized handlebar has a shorter drop and reach, so it is easier to spend more time in the drops. (2) Also, my bike is less twitchy now and I am able to pedal off the saddle with more confidence.

Once again, thanks to all who helped me. I included two pictures of the new cockpit. Below them is the chart regarding tire pressure I referenced in an earlier post in this thread.

[lph]

Resurrecting an old post just to say THANK YOU! to pll for posting that very helpful chart! I've used it several times already, and have re-posted it other places when people have asked about tire pressure.

Us nerdy types just looove being able to read measurements off of a chart rather than a foofy general "try the max pressure and see what it feels like" advice...

[Tarbaby]

Yep, that's an interesting graph. Need to remember body weight+gear load but all the same I'm going to reduce the pressure a touch for the commute this week and monitor the ride 'feel'.