Originally Posted by
cloozoe
And any thoughts about the wisdom of buying used carbon vis a vis its durability
Durability isn't really an issue, but any frame of any material can be damaged through accidents or misuse. However, CF is much better at "hiding" damage than other materials. Read up on inspection techniques and what to look for. Keep in mind that with used CF, assessing the seller is almost as important as assessing the state of the bike.