As an old ex-racer, from the days of steel, I really appreciate the performance, and feel of my two carbon bikes. One is a comfort and endurance Roubaix, the other is an aero, racer stiff, Di2, disc brake wonder bike. That being said, I still love and ride my 55 year old Legnano race bike (46 miles yesterday, 16+ mph average). I'm not a cycle tourer, not a commuter, I just love riding. It serves no purpose to dis people who prefer carbon over steel. It's like dissing people who like broccoli, just because you do not. Cycling is a big buffet table of goodness. Take what you want, love what you ride, ride what you love. Its all good. Don't blame the manufacturers, consumers rule, manufacturers only provide the buffett.

My oldest ride ...

... and my newest (c-word ) ride.