Originally Posted by
700wheel
My old club warned members to only buy carbon if they could afford to replace it.
Originally Posted by
Dalai
Crashes can destroy any frame material. The only reason I replaced my aluminium 08 Fuji track pro back in 2014 was because it was damaged in a crash!
Whole heartedly agree with your old club members. I've always applied that motto when purchasing my bikes!
I agree.
There is similar logic in the world of car modifications. Basically, don't modify your car if you can't afford to deal with any issues that come from said modifications (voided warranty, premature wear, etc...)