Originally Posted by
guy153
I thought the Tonka truck argument was pretty good. We acquire a prejudice against plastic from an early age.
It is actually an incredible material but familiarity breeds contempt. Would you rather have a plastic watch or pen or a metal one? Apple even make highly expensive computers and phones out of aluminium completely unnecessarily but because it's more desirable.
Of course CF is a higher performance material. But many people just like metal more.
Tonka toys are
TOYS and they are not made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic. Many modern tractors use plastics or composites for fenders and cowling because they are impact resistant, do not corrode, and can be pressure washed without being damaged. High performance cars often use carbon fiber drive shafts because they can be stronger and lighter than steel.
My steel and Titanium bikes are very nice because they are nice, not because they are made out of shiny rocks. As someone already said...
"Of course CF is a higher performance material."