The bike is very comfortable but this is also down to a good fit. I honestly can't understand people's obsession over the aluminium fork. On 38mm tires I challenge anyone to notice a difference between this and a steel equivalent, except perhaps the lower weight which is a good choice given the sturdy front rack that comes with the bike. I suspect tire pressure accounts for most of the ride comfort so just let some pressure out and keep riding.
The max weight is clearly a piece of legal blurb as the frame has a reinforced down tube and is very sturdy. But even as specified, for an average rider of say 11 stone, that's 70kg. Bike is 14kg and rack weight limits are 25kg. I make that 108kg which is << 125kg. Or to put it another way if you stick to rack load limits the frame will accommodate a rider up to 13.5 stone.