Another thought: If you are replacing the fork anyway, now would be a great time to consider an upgrade to disc brakes.
It would mean a new front wheel, of course. But if your rim is already worn & due for replacement from the rim brakes any way...is it really so much of a cost?

Also, the 2.2 inch tires may be a dog on the road. A skinnier tire would make for a lower trail number & easier rolling than a mtb knobby. Probably what you want here for front mounted rack & longer travels. Continental makes 26 inch Gatorskin road slicks that are 28's or 32's iirc.

Just throwin' it out there.