Originally Posted by
tall2wheeler
So, here is my question for the riders who would like to contribute: can a CF frame last 6-10 years if treated properly under normal riding conditions (not racing, not in the rain, avoiding pot holes and rough roads, but still putting in 100-150 miles per week) and stored in doors? I live in TX and so I ride in the heat and sun. I never wreck. I have in the past but now I don't put myself in the position to wreck. So.... will it last?
Sure, it'll probably last 6-10 years if you care for it as described, but when I drop big $$$ on a bike I intend for it to last much longer than that, and the jury's still out on whether carbon is up to that kind of longevity.