if you are not doing any hard sprinting you should be fine with CF, but some good tape and gloves you be the cheapest way.

http://www.racycles.com/eq/catalog/e...ar_3809387.htm saw some of these at the Wrolds in carson.these are suppoe to be stronger and stiffer than steel, But given the price, steel will do for many. In track people do run carbon bars but depends on the event. I also heard that many sprinters today are not doing much weight training. Jamie staff has been riding with a weighted vest though...thats awsome. Maybe that messengers bag of mine is a blessing.