that looks fantastic! i like the xc orientation it has, 80mm forks, flat bar etc. they ride really well the old LTS STS design, i used to ride a 97 version LTS, the black and red ano one. i ran bomber Z1 on it at the time, it was good, but i do think it was a little over forked. i think your 80mm will be really nice, as you suggest balanced. my LTS bottomed out pretty easily that was the only negative, i never got round to changing the stock spring rate, partly because i liked it to be plush anyhow, like the forks.