Hard front fork on Kudos Eco.

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OK, point accepted. I was thinking more about summer ride-outs type touring. The main point is that going a long way on a bike with good suspension makes it a hell of a lot more comfortable. I did several journeys over 80 miles in a day last summer without getting a sore bum and wrists. Before I had decent suspension, I used to get really uncomfortable just riding the 15 miles to work.

For what you describe suspension forks are perfect and like you say just make life a lot easier. Personally i never use them but maybe give them a go on my commuter.