I talked to the Cannondale rep. There are different grades of carbon fiber and different construction techniques used in different Cannondale models. Currently some of that is advanced technology for the BICYCLE industry. None of it is on a par with aerospace technology. Compared to the automotive and aerospace industries - bicycle companies don't have the resources.

The other thing to be aware of is that a product with a lifetime warranty is very different from a product that'll last a lifetime. As soon as todays 'best in class' cycling products become second best - they're obsolete to to anyone insisting on that status. And as soon as they get sold off to support new acquisitions - there is no more warranty.

All of the 'cutting edge' advances in ski equipment, bicycling equipment, and kayaking equipment that date back 25 years would be hard to even give away today. Even if it had a transferable lifetime warranty.