I've been browsing many different bike companies' catalogs and notice that most bikes, even steel frame bikes, nowadays come equipped with a carbon fiber fork.

My question... if you're planning on spending over $1500-2000 on a new bike, why don't these companies give you the option of getting a steel fork?

I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who'd rather not have a carbon fork. Seems like those cyclists who prefer the ride of steel are relagated to buying track bikes or bikes from Rivendell.