Originally Posted by
Metieval
in my opinion, vibrations are far worse than bumpy.
If the front of your current bicycle is a compliance problem, then try using the handle bars to steer the bicycle rather than using them as an upper body support. Pull on the bars, don't push the bars.
This. I ride a cyclocross bike on gravel on tires narrower than most here 33-38c and I never get hand discomfort. Lots of core stability and light weight on the hands. Front suspension imo should be reserved for maintaining traction primarily, not for comfort