I'm still running standard front ends on both of my paralevers and have never felt the need to change them. A decent rear shock is all that's been needed on both.
I agree. I've done heap of reading about changing front ends and come to the conclusion that it's best for me to overhaul the original front end and add upgraded springs. Hats off to the blokes who persevere and get the dynamics right though. If the trails I'm riding are too rough for the suspension I'm probably on the wrong bike.