mkadam68 - great points!
The way I ride....I'd be afraid I'd crack it. I've broken things (not necessarily bike riding) and people just stop and ask how the hell I did that. It's a gift
But I would be afraid of being on a cf bike, yes probably ignorant but so be it
I WILL say I was very happy when my front fork bent because it was steel and not snapped like it would have with cf or al.
But let's not turn this into one of
those threads! Ultimately the best bike for you is one that you'll ride the most which means fitted right and comfortable.