If it makes anyone feel worse, I was planning on using a Hylix fork from China.
Given that's reason enough to be wearing a gum shield, I don't think I'll go ahead and drill the steerer.
But then I won't need the fancy BMC stem that arrived today and if I go down the special headset route, I may be able to internalise the rear brake hose too. Depends whether the gap is large enough for a hose I guess
If it makes anyone feel worse, I was planning on using a Hylix fork from China.
Given that's reason enough to be wearing a gum shield, I don't think I'll go ahead and drill the steerer.