Interesting.....ya, I considered having Qulbix just install something like the DVO, Fox or whatever I decided along with a new matching rear shock. It just got too expensive after the final quote not including those items. I got hit really hard on the shipping to the USA and all the little things I need to buy such as a high end bike lock, bike rack like Bens etc etc. I am looking at another $1200usd in fees and incilary things that I had not calculated for, so decided just to stick with DNM. I think it will be fine given my weight and what I am trying to do with the bike...for now.
That said, I did look into things a bit....Engate are you switching to a 27" front rim? I went all over the place online to look at forks and 90%+ are meant for 27 or 29 (another reason I decided to bag it for now, it appeared things were only going to get more complicated and I did not want to delay shipment hahaha). Are you going to replace the rear shock too?