i'm not aware of anyone who
hates carbon.
it's just they don't have a need to force the utilization
of an overpriced material into a use for which it is
not as well suited as some "inferior" materials.
assuming bikes are spec'd and sized the same,
the difference between carbon and modern day
steel would be a smidge more than a pound.
and a smaller difference with aluminum.
(shouldn't there be an "i hate aluminium" thread?)
http://www.rodbikes.com/blog/tag/ste...-carbon-frame/
the yuuuuge increase in price just doesn't make up
for a minimal weight reduction (and increased risk
of damage). better use of funds would be for
lighter and more compact gear.
better yet, instead of an off-the-rack mass produced
chinese crabon frame that can sorta be used for
touring (if you squint), the same bucks will get you a
custom made steel touring frame.
aside from the ever present well-documented danger
of assploding, carbon currently just isn't as well suited
to touring.