Originally Posted by
Rajflyboy
Im not into the carbon fiber thing just yet.
Carbon mountain bikes have been around since the mid-90s.
Luckily enough for you, while the middle to top tier bikes are mostly carbon fiber these days, some manufacturers still offer aluminum, or steel, frames for budget-conscious people.
(insert youtube video showing carbon frames being whacked with hammers, bare carbon rims being thrashed down stair sets, etc. etc.)