Stumpjumper....i dont use force against people...unless there is a life threat. Anyway in the UK there are a lot of strange people thinking that they own the mountain and than mountain bikes are evil machines. As for the stiffer forks on the Axel fork they are obtainable by the Manitou distributor (which means also the local dealer) . Ask your closest dealer and he ll know. At least in the uk this is the story.
By the way i feel i am a bit cramped on my cockpit. I got a 90mm stem (19"frame) and i am 186cm tall. Should i get a 110mm or 100mm stem? (raceface deus) plus i need a nice light (anti numbness) saddle. Is the WTB Laser V stealth a good choice or the Flite TransAM?