Originally Posted by Kameleon

How can a newbie check for carbon fiber for integrity?

New developments
1) 2009-2010 Caad 9 on tiagra, condition looks good. $900
2) Cannondale six $650
3) Wait for a sale on the CAAD10 in a month... Currently selling at $1550

What would you do as a beginner? Knowing what you know now?.... Besides "test ride all of them"