Yeah yeah...26" wheels are stronger. If you had not ordered the fork, I would do more research and attempt to convince you that you would be fine, but I agree at this point stick with the 26". Especially because you are running fully rigid.
Yup, the On-One Mary bars rock my world. They make any trail feel like I am on a beach cruiser. Also, with the set back, lifting the front end is super easy. Plenty of different hand positions as well. I am actually thinking about putting a set of Mary's on my Cannondale track frame for around the town (like the riser club).
I sent a PM about a few frames.
J