Originally Posted by
Cy Trivialities
the only important thing here is how cool you'd look riding a carbon frame on the street.
you'd be DOOOOOIN it.
don't forget to slap people with bricks of cash while you're riding by.
Carbon Fiber is becoming more and more affordable and durable. Check out Specialized and Trek's offerings. The entry-level bikes are aluminum but mid ($2,000 complete) to high-level are now Carbon Fiber. 5 years ago only the high-end stuff was CF.