Replacement 'rigid' forks for 700c Specialized Crosstrail Hybrid.

I’m posting this in ‘Commuting’ as I would guess that there are more Hybrid riders here than in 'Road'.
I’m hoping that some of you good people can give me some advice on replacing the current Suntour suspension forks on my Specialized Crosstrail Comp Sport. It’s a 2012 model but is in very good condition as it has had only light use. I originally bought it new along with a bike for my Mrs for the odd pub run but it has sat unused in the shed some time now. I had thought of putting it on ebay but suspect that it would not fetch much and thought that I would rather press it into service as a winter hack. The problem is that I am so used to riding much lighter road bikes and the Crosstrail feel like it weighs a ton in comparison. It occurred to me that replacing the current forks (which probably weigh 3 Kg or more!) would go a long way to helping the situation but I haven’t been able to find anything suitable. I know that I have to get ‘Suspension Compensated Forks’ (for 100mm) and I would prefer some in carbon. I also think that mounts for ‘proper’ mudguards are essential as it will be for winter use. The questions are:
Has anybody done this to the same or similar bike and how did it work out?
Does anybody know of a suitable fork for the job.
I’ve not really got a budget in mind and would probably baulk at anything over £150 but………
Thanks in advance
I’m hoping that some of you good people can give me some advice on replacing the current Suntour suspension forks on my Specialized Crosstrail Comp Sport. It’s a 2012 model but is in very good condition as it has had only light use. I originally bought it new along with a bike for my Mrs for the odd pub run but it has sat unused in the shed some time now. I had thought of putting it on ebay but suspect that it would not fetch much and thought that I would rather press it into service as a winter hack. The problem is that I am so used to riding much lighter road bikes and the Crosstrail feel like it weighs a ton in comparison. It occurred to me that replacing the current forks (which probably weigh 3 Kg or more!) would go a long way to helping the situation but I haven’t been able to find anything suitable. I know that I have to get ‘Suspension Compensated Forks’ (for 100mm) and I would prefer some in carbon. I also think that mounts for ‘proper’ mudguards are essential as it will be for winter use. The questions are:
Has anybody done this to the same or similar bike and how did it work out?
Does anybody know of a suitable fork for the job.
I’ve not really got a budget in mind and would probably baulk at anything over £150 but………
Thanks in advance
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Specialized Allez Elite (Frame/Forks for sale)
Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disk (For sale)
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Specialized Allez Elite (Frame/Forks for sale)
Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disk (For sale)
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Useful info
https://www.carboncycles.cc/?s=0&t=12&&q=fork_selector&
Decent prices, range and quality.
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Specialized Allez Elite (Frame/Forks for sale)
Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disk (For sale)
They are also on Ebay, with various names, but excellent feedback.
http://www.ebaystores.co.uk/Internation ... Brake-Pads
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Anyone else got suggestions?
Kinesis Racelight 4S
Specialized Allez Elite (Frame/Forks for sale)
Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disk (For sale)
Kinesis Racelight 4S
Specialized Allez Elite (Frame/Forks for sale)
Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disk (For sale)
Kinesis Racelight 4S
Specialized Allez Elite (Frame/Forks for sale)
Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disk (For sale)
https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/fyxati ... fork-black
http://www.billys.co.uk/english/group.p ... wy-cx7disc
Another option would be alu forks and carbon bars. Would certainly make finding suitable forks easier/cheaper, and you'd still get the road buzz dampening from the bars.
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Lee, Thanks also but they are both a bit dear. Indeed, the price of those Billy's forks are border line taking the p1ss.
Kinesis Racelight 4S
Specialized Allez Elite (Frame/Forks for sale)
Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disk (For sale)
Kinesis Racelight 4S
Specialized Allez Elite (Frame/Forks for sale)
Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disk (For sale)
Kinesis Racelight 4S
Specialized Allez Elite (Frame/Forks for sale)
Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disk (For sale)
Kinesis Racelight 4S
Specialized Allez Elite (Frame/Forks for sale)
Specialized Crosstrail Comp Disk (For sale)