I bought my carbon bike for longevity and ride quality, not for doing sprints or time trials. The manufacturer of my bike, Calfee, has carbon fiber frames built in the late 80's with over 120,000 miles on them and they ride just fine. I don't race, I ride do solo rides and group rides on the weekends. I test rode ti bikes, steel bikes and carbon bikes and liked the way the bike I bought rides. It was calling me as I was riding it.

In the past four years I have become faster and now sprinting is something that appeals to me. I am sure glad I bought that CF bike.

My next bike will be Ti not because it is stronger but because it is different from what I already have.