Originally Posted by
Classtime
If it is really important, and we have time, we should Suvey: of 100 riders of carbon bikes on a popular route, how many of those bikes are at least 10 years old? And do the same for 100 riders of Steel. We could correct for age too. Let’s get to the bottom of this.
Thing is it's not really important at all what material a bike is made of.
All though you seem to be promoting the idea that steel is the only thing a sensible cyclist should ride. The only message I think any of us should take away from here is that bikes are good, no matter what they are made of. It's not the material that makes a great bike. I've had plenty of steel clunkers as well as some good ones. Just like CF bikes come in clunkers and others that are good.