Ive followed Formula 1 for eons, and c.f. is used extensively. It's always been commented on how one example of suspension struts, can take incredible loads and forces in one direction, but if someone leans on them in the wrong direction, they will break.
it's simple, a c.f. bicycle fork is not designed to take a clamping force in this direction, so you really should educate yourself about this. There's a reason that cf handlebars, seatposts etc have very very clear "no clamping" rules.
but in the end, it's your face and your call.