Originally Posted by
socalrider
Carbon has been around for a long time and they are very durable even for Clydes.. The only negative is when you crash, if your carbon frame cracks, it is done..
I made a (too-sharp) turn in the rain one evening on slick pavement, and went down. My rear triangle bent, and the aluminum cracked at the inside of the bend. The frame was junked. I think bikes just aren't meant to be crashed in general.