Well this is controversial

[Venod]

https://www.outsideonline.com/cultu...PF2SmU2CnmYJBu_HkbWwlvhTK16U7BiDD_C7ZBLtR9Uk8

 

[Drago]

"Carbon fiber is light. It’s strong..."

...until suddenly it isn't.

 

[notmyrealnamebutclose]

But they make jet aircraft out of it so checkmate

 

[cougie uk]

https://www.outsideonline.com/cultu...PF2SmU2CnmYJBu_HkbWwlvhTK16U7BiDD_C7ZBLtR9Uk8

Pffft. I've had CF bikes for years with no issues.

 

[I like Skol]

Nothing new to see here, please move along.....

 

[fossyant]

Pah, commoners, I wouldn't be seen dead riding with 'rif raff' on off the peg plastic bikes.

 

[HLaB]

Pffft. I've had CF bikes for years with no issues.

Mine melted in the rain; true story bruv

 

[wiggydiggy]

 

[Big John]

I've had carbon fibre (which I still have but don't ride much these days) for about 16 years but not without a few problems. One broken frame (replaced at my expense) and one cracked frame (fixed by me with a repair kit off the net) and it still rides well. Saying that I wouldn't have another one. I don't race any more and don't need one. I'm happy enough on steel.

 

[Alex321]

Not controversial, just complete rubbish.

Yes, youi have to be careful how you clamp them AIUI. But they are designed to withstand crashes and similar, and mine has had 3-4 significant crashes plus more that I would call falling over rather than proper crashes.

And I'm still completely happy to keep riding it.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Pffft. I've had CF bikes for years with no issues.

How is your 1970s steed?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

mine has had 3-4 significant crashes

Carbon fibre bikes make you have significant crashes 😳

 

[Drago]

But they make jet aircraft out of it so checkmate

And none have ever broken ever.

 

[Punkawallah]

Mine melted in the rain; true story bruv

I heard one randomly caught fire - something to do with the battery . . .

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Carbon fibre bikes make you slower.