Originally Posted by
cc700
people have been riding carbon fiber for over a decade and they only get rid of it for the same reasons they get rid of metal... it breaks or they think it's going to break.
Truth.
Maintenance, inspections and proper care. Regardless of any material.
Treat it right, it will last. Beat it up and thrash it, on the other hand, and it will reciprocate. Though, likely to your face and extremities.