I was in the Cannondale factory about 16 years ago and they broke two frames showing us what a front impact would do, one an impact above the axle like hitting a car and another below the axle like hitting a pothole at speed. Both frames had carbon Kensis forks on and the forks held up but each frame bent really bad in different areas. This made me feel better about carbon but I do ride steel frame and fork, Gunnar. There is no way that I would ride a Chinese knock off though. Remember if it says made in China and not a manufacturer name on it you are asking for trouble. You cannot sue China.