Damping effects of carbon forks Around where I live the common wisdom is that on a road, gravel or similar bike, a carbon fork will cushion some of the vibration more than a metal fork.

On some web discussion forums I see that opinion reiterated. I don't have any personal experience of it yet.

If indeed it is the case, given that composites can be incredibly rigid, how is this damping implemented? Is this a property of the composite that it can be formed in such a way that rigidity is in certain directions only? Finally, does anyone have any pointers to evidence of this fork property? Is this urban legend or is there truth to it?
Having only my experience as source, it isn't a myth. Carbon forks tend to "copy" the road better, translating into a more soft riding experience for your arms. It makes the behaviour of the bike a little more "nervous" though.