Joined: Jan 2016
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From: Helena, Montana
Bikes: Trek R200, Bike Friday NWT, Radius Hornet 2, Cruzbike Sofrider, Vision R-40 BF/ R-42, Actionbent Litespeed/ Jetstream, Bacchetta Giro (20 and 26), Tern Verge P9, Ryan Vanguard, Burley Limbo, Rans Stratus/ Wave/ V-Rex, Dahon Helios, others...
Again, my personal experience... not science. None of the carbon bikes held up like my best steel roadies. They developed creaks and were too flexy which turned me off for good. I don't care what lab tests show.. I'm here to tell you carbon bikes are more fragile. that's from experience not theory. For cross country, I'd be apprehensive on carbon. I have owned a 1991 Specialized Allez, 1993 OCLV and a mid to late 90's Kestrel. None of them inspired confidence for being bullet proof. But they were nice, fast and light bikes.
Last edited by hatrack71; 01-23-16 at 10:18 AM.