Gunchie, I've been looking at the same components on Jenson for the Homegrown I'm looking to build (which might end up being too small of a frame anyway-another post for another time). Everything I read on mtbr.com etc makes me nervous about this fork for beefy fellas like you and I. There is also a SID Race '08 on Jenson for a few $$ more. If you click on "outlet store" it's listed for $440.

I have questions about a lot of parts. We should start a "Novice fat dudes asking questions about how to build a bike from lean & mean bikers" section. It could keep us busy all Winter long.