At least give the seat a couple hundred miles, to see if you two get along.
Also, you might want to do a bit of adjusting to get a little more weight on your arms, which will take a little off your butt. You need a little forward lean, which is also one of the differences between the two bikes. Get some bar ends, for more hand positions, and a Mountain Mirrycle mirror will let you see what's sneaking up behind you.
MHO - I think you did the right thing on your choice of forks. That elastomer will be a better choice, between the two. Another personal opinion, since the seat suspension is adjustable, tighten it up to the maximum, as softer is not really better. Keep those tires pumped up, and get a patch kit and pump, for when you need it. You'll be glad you did.
Congrats on the 7300 - now get out and put some miles on it........ it is a nice bike.
Last edited by Wanderer; 06-21-10 at 07:24 AM.