Originally Posted by Maelochs

AL forks tend to transmit the maximum amount of chatter----high-frequency vibrations---right into the palms of your hands, which can b wearing over time. Steel and CF are a lot more forgiving. And while there is nothing wrong with steel, CF does all the same stuff and weighs much, much less. Unless you want to carry 50 pounds in your front panniers, CF is probably the best choice.