I've got the FSA alum Omegas and the FSA Carbon K-Force Compact and Easton Carbon EC90 SLX3. The compacts do make a big difference with the shorter drop and reach. It is as Andy says, it's like dropping into them. Longest I've done on the K-Force is 70 miles and it was really comfy. Get the Omegas for ~$40. If you go carbon, get them on Ebay for cheap. The Eastons are nice because the tops are round which is better for bigger hands. I'm big and the K-Force does not flex, definitely reduces vibration and looks hot. Carbon has a place in non-racing situations. GL