Originally Posted by JJakucyk

Have you (or someone you know) ever broken any carbon fiber pieces on your bike? I'm not talking about slamming into a tree or getting hit by a car, but just normal riding. I'm seriously looking at a new Trek 2100, which has a carbon fiber fork, seat post, and seat stays. I'm a bit worried since I weigh about 270lbs, and even though Trek has a lifetime warranty on their frames, I'd really rather not have to go down that road (or down onto that road, as the case may be). Am I being overly pessimistic, or is there a legitimate concern?

Thanks