Interesting that Colnago says straight forks absorb as well as curved: old Columbus steel Colnagos had the prettiest fork bend which by itself probably sold a lot of frames. Curved vs straight fork argument will become moot after a major US bike maker produces a drop-bar version of Euro aluminum frame/suspension fork bikes. For same weight as trad steel one gets better handling/comfort/safety. Suspension fork also allows one to use narrower faster tires. Susp fork can be adjusted for rider weight while hard forks are an inherent compromise.