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Yeah carbon forks are heaps more comfortable than alu. I prefer steel for cummuting because it tends to be a bit more comfortable and doesn't challenge you to ride real fast all the time like a stiffer alu frame does. Despite my earlier comment, if you can get an alu Langster with carbon forks for the same price as a heavy steel Plug, I'd definitely go with the Langster because it's just far better value. Especially if it's your only bike, or if commuting and errands aren't the only things you plan on doing and you'll also take it on some longer, faster recreational rides.