I’ve got a steel frame so perhaps the MK35 is the way
If you don’t trust carbon why is that a “better” option? If you believe it’s going to snap how are the legs that much more acceptable than the steerer?
I would just go with the monocoque cheaper, stronger, lighter…
in theory at least, although the only options currently in stock is £150… That headline £99 price is for the one out of stock till late November…
In fact if you just want to try rigids they have their basic 26″ chromoly fork in stock and in white for £50, give it a whirl if you don’t like it, you can flip them on for a minimal loss, if you like rigids, then find something posher and carbon…