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Yo Ande, the other thing to be mindful of is the fact that the stated geometry may not actually be correct. Having measured it, my pompetamine is a full degree slacker than stated (this is using the stock pompetamine forks). And i've found a lot of manufacturers bikes to have their geometry way off the stated values - but then i'm a nerd who likes to measure things.
My pompetamine measures at 71.5degrees HTA with 400mm forks. This means that using the 435mm a-c ones will slacken off your headtube nearly another 2 degrees.
Dinnae do it. If you want geo advice give me a buzz on one of them there scottish forums.
Can also braze on v-brake mounts at cost if you're wanting.