Originally Posted by
kleng
Carbon is probably easier to repair than a crushed/bent/cracked aluminium tube. Welding a damaged aluminium frame would require skill and there is a chance the weld would fail again.
Carbon is made in an oven under pressure.... all carbon "repair" is a lick-and-stick tape and glue over your frame. Once cracked, always broken.
If you are racing go CAAD. Most likely you'll fall down (a whole bunch) You'll be pretty upset when your new bike is broken because some a-hole hit you.
If you want to enjoy recreational riding... get a carbon bike.... if you are going to race next to some guy who will "do anything to win".... ride titanium. (or AL)