Originally Posted by cedricbosch
Agreed, those are purely aesthetic. However, when the material is being used in vast quantities (i.e. frames) there MUST be a significant advantage to justify spending.
Pro teams are a good example- they are obviously unconcerned with aesthetic, yet do you see anything BUT carbon frames in pro tours?
Would the carbon derailers have any weight benefit? However negligible that may be. Just asking, as that's what I assumed.