Hi. Long time reader of the forum and first post.

I bought a Pacer frame recently and have been building it up and learning alot in the process. I made a big mistake and cut the steerer tube too short (tough lesson learned) Now this is where I need help: Should I buy a new stock fork or just upgrade to a carbon one now?
Any advice on carbon ones that are a good deal and similar dimensions to the stock pacer fork?
I will mostly use the bike for commuting short distances and longer weekend rides.

Thanks for the advice, ill post some pics once its all finished up.
Take care.