Those old bikes are really pretty to look at but they still ride like an old bike only with modern shifting and lighter.
I jsut went out to get a pic of the forks I really like from that mid 2000 era. The look fork I held in my hand is the one I really like. Light, stiff, and they feel great riding. All carbon through and through. The straight blade fork on the yellow Colnago is an other favorite due to appearance. A bit soft compared to the curved one due to the lack of carbon and thinner blades.
My Alum. carbon Torelli. Those Reynolds forks are good forks too, stiff.