I am trying to build 69er from my rigid 26" Access XCL 22in mountain bike frame. I bought a Surly Karate Monkey 29er rigid fork which fits fine clearance wise, but raises the front end up substantially since it is a suspension corrected 29er fork. I run v-brakes, not disc; what front fork would you recommend that wouldn't push the front end up so much? I would just use a 26er suspension corrected fork; except the canti brake post don't align. It looks like an older Marzocchi Marathon 29 which would be perfect, (72mm travel) if they weren't so expensive used. I am leaning towards a susp. fork with 3-5" travel. Any ideas?