I have a +/-2005 Gary Fisher Nirvana with a very low level non-adjustable suspension fork. I want to replace it with a rigid fork with braze-ons to attach a front rack for touring. It needs to be 465-470mm axel to crown race. (The wheels are 700c.) My LBS went through a few of their suppliers without success. They will keep trying but in the meantime I told them I'd check here for your suggestions for a source.

I prefer steel but could live with aluminum. I'm not comfortable with carbon with the stress of a rack and pannier.

Thank you for your input.