Originally Posted by
HillRider
I think this business of carbon forks being inherently more "comfortable" than other types is more marketing hype than reality. Comfort comes from larger tires at lower pressure, not fork material.
+1
Tire width and pressure have more effect than just about anything else. Some say aluminum frames are harsh, CF frames are more comfortable, etc. It really comes down to the tires. Many run at pressures higher than necessary, reading the side of the tire and just filling it up to the maximum. Somewhere there's a really good chart for pressure depending on your weight. Maybe someone else can link it.
I agree that the type of saddle and bar tape can also have a large part in comfort. The fork? Not so much.