Originally Posted by
roadwarrior
How about, "this particular cat 5 race I was in was a joke. However, I don't really know if there are other cat 5 races that are more competive. Because I am a 5 I really don't know much about racing anyway."
I have witnessed 5 races that were the same length as the 3-4 and just as fast, without accidents. It's all for kicks and giggles anyway. Don't take it too seriously. Over in Europe kids race farther and faster than you.
Sooooo, don't go to Europe if you can't beat the little kid that tools around the neighborhood on his BMX bike?
On topic: I agree with race what you can replace. That's one of the reasons I got a CAAD9 a few years back. I knew it was durable, but I also knew that it was affordable enough to replace if something happened to it. I've been trying to get one of my friends to try some crits. But one of the reasons he refuses is fear of demolishing his carbon frame.