Originally Posted by
mphilleo
Thanks, I'm always open to the experience or input from more experienced riders. To be honest, the selection process became a lot more limited and difficult when I had to find something that didn't have a carbon fork but also equipped with better quality components. : /
Oh carbon still assplodes. If you're in a crash, replace it. It costs a fortune to repair carbon frames.
There are plenty of ALU frames that cost less, ride and weigh similar to carbon now.
Make your own decision on the frames. IMO regardless of material, buy the one that you can ride comfortably without having to do stupidity that a lot on this forum frankly do. Buying elite race bikes and riding them like MTB bikes.
Get the bike that fits, not because of it's frame material, brand, or whatever. Seriously don't be the weirdo with a handlebar higher than a saddle on a race bike.