Originally Posted by
DMC707
I would build it up then ride it to see for yourself.
I wouldnt categorize that small diameter aluminum c'dale fork as harsh, but combined with the whole package , others might feel that way.
The downtubes on those bikes are the size of bazookas, - tough to get a plush Lincoln-like ride out of it with any fork combination, - but they are quite tolerable for a performance bike
The bazooka sized downtube...check, lol. Thanks.