Did anyone even make any carbon bikes 25 years ago? I bought a Trek OCLV single (5200) in the early 90s and the only other common brand of carbon bike on the market at that time was a Kestrel. I put over 50,000 miles on that bike adn sold it last year to a friend , he still rides it. I had the same "dependability" questions when I bought that bike but now I think carbon is as durable and long lasting as steel or aluminum.