Originally Posted by
bigfred
And one thing that video certainly demonstrates and that they even make mention of, is that the carbon, while stronger, fails in a more dramatic fashion. Complete seperation of both down and top tubes as opposed to the crumpling of the alu frame, but, with head tube still attached to frame.
Aluminum frame fails, you say, oh man, it's bent, and you walk out.
Carbon one fails, and sharp, strong carbon fiber spears stab you in the crotch.
I know which one I would prefer.
The strength of the carbon is impressive, though.