Pumped the flat shock tonight and took the maiden voyage on Silver-bike V2. Worried about slipping at first, then it became clear that I could ride it like a mountain bike so I sprinted, sort of. After not slipping my first thought was OMG BFFs this fork is way fucking better than my last one. It matches the rear now, it feels like floating. That's my review after 50 feet of winter alley at least. Brakes felt awesome too. Very happy. Pictures coming.