Originally Posted by
Stratocaster
By the way - I wouldn't say that carbon is "delicate".
I choose aluminum based on price and what I really "need".
I would have to agree with this. I do not know where this perception comes from. Bikes, whether Carbon, Aluminum, Ti or Steel are pretty darn tough. I am not advocating that you abuse any of them. I am just saying that Carbon is far from delicate. You can buy either one without concern.