Originally Posted by
bonsai171
carbon breaks.
This is a gross generalization. Untold numbers of carbon parts will never break. Carbon parts breaking isn't a given.
Originally Posted by
bonsai171
For a fixed gear bike, steel and aluminum are nice and strong, and can handle the extra torque in my experience. When I pedal up a big hill, I tend to torque the bars a lot, and so far they haven't broken. As long as the handlebars can hold up to my riding style, it is a win. ymmv.
Are you aware of the forces exerted on carbon bikes and components by pro riders? Ordinary mountain bikers?
-Tim-