cabon forks

[Cataboo]

Maybe look at the jamis aurora:

http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...urora_geo.html

the geometry looks like what you're looking for.

I don't think you'll like the 75 degree seat angle on the luna that's posted on here.

[Aquila]

I ride an aluminum bike with a carbon fork and seat stay, and the ride's very comfortable for me. Maybe roads around here are less rough?

My aluminum bike is every bit as comfortable as my steel bike (and 10 pounds lighter).

[Miranda]

OK, good to know... thanks for the additional replies.

[lunacycles]

Carbon forks can be made to be as "stiff" or "compliant" as any other material. If you are looking to dampen the ride, consider a very light, slender version, nothing "aero" or built for crit riders, for example. And, yes, steel forks can be very forgiving, but not necessarily so, either!

[Miranda]

OK, gotcha... thanks for the info, Margo.