Guys, there were budgetary limitations. The carbon offering was a discounted demo set. Not everyone has the means for Mavic Aksiums or Weinmanns. Remember, b10 did not feel like he could sell his daughter to fund the upgrade (after giving it some serious thought).
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'14 carbon Synapse - '12 CAAD 10 5 - '99 Gary Fisher Big Sur