Originally Posted by
2ndGen
That makes sense. But seeing CX'ers crash into each other or objects other than those you listed
(I think) over and over would compromise the structural integrity of a carbon frame, right?
Makes sense too.
Right now, the weight difference between a light aluminum frame and a lightest production carbon frame is about a pound. The strength of the carbon frame is compared to the aluminum frame. For me personally, if I could get the benefits of carbon in an aluminum bike (again, performance & ride quality), that'd be an ideal combination.
And I agree. 1 pound is nothing really for the +'s that metal offers in terms of crash survivability and durability.
Well...there was one race held in and around this old lumber equipment museum place. So there was a definite danger of slamming into a rusty outcropping of iron, and I did see a bike with a severely dented top tube afterwards.
I considered the risk worthwhile, it was neat to race around these big metal monsters with tracks higher than a rider.
But even if I did break a carbon bike, chances are I'll be going under 30km/h and fall onto of that aforementioned grass, etc. Of course the chance isn't 100%.