I don’t own carbon, but know enough people with carbon bikes, especially mountain bikes, to not see an issue with the material.
I would be a bit more concerned with the crashes and what geometry would work best for your riding. If the bike doesn’t fit well or isn’t as stable as you want, you need to get a bike that fits your riding now and in the coming years. You don’t need to get a real dog when it comes to performance, but maybe something that won’t be an issue negotiating certain situations.
My Cannondale Criterium has steep angles and it is a blast to ride, but as I’ve gotten older I feel I need to be aware that it is less forgiving and over-correcting can have consequences. I’m not ready to give it up, but the day I do, I’ll be looking for a bike that is more stable.
John
Last edited by 70sSanO; 06-05-21 at 10:32 PM.