Originally Posted by
cavernmech
Except that it is carbon and is unlikely to last that long. I have been wrenching bikes for more years than I care to mention. Until recently a busted frame was a fairly uncommon thing. Since carbon became "The Next Big Thing" I have lost count of the # of busted frames I have seen. One guy has gone thru 2 of the same model in 2 years. Great for bike companies....bad for the consumer.
As our team motto says "Friends don't let friends ride carbon!"
Is there a particular region on the bike where you see failure more often than not with CF? To be honest, I've never ridden a CF bike. Ever. I should just take one on a test ride to see if I notice any serious difference that can't be attributed to different wheels & tires.