Originally Posted by
Iride01
AlmostTrick So you'd be okay with buying a used steel, aluminum or titanium bike with damage?
Like you I wouldn't buy a bike that didn't look but it wouldn't matter what it's made of.
I wouldn't buy a used aluminum bike with damage and would have to carefully inspect a steel or ti frame. Carbon is a no go if damaged that is for sure unless it is a super valuable frame and Calfee can fix it and I can still make money on it because I have no interest in owning a carbon frame.
In terms of carbon for average people, it is fine if you follow the directions. You can get preset torque wrenches quite easily. If you are not smart enough to follow the simple directions you probably wouldn't be considered quite so average but below that.