Originally Posted by DangerousDanR

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."