[Cold Heart]

My understanding it works really well until it breaks unexpectedly.

[TexasGator]

“My understanding it works really well until it breaks unexpectedly.”

The carbon fiber splitter on my car has survived several clashes with parking lot bumpers that would have destroyed fiberglass.

[AndyJackson]

Looked it up. Here is an interesting article on failures in carbon fiber bikes frames.

It's a complex subject, but having read the article, I think I would stick with steel or titanium for my next purchase which would be a mountain bike for trail riding.

[Flick Lives]

My understanding it works really well until it breaks unexpectedly.

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Indeed. Carbon fiber bikes require meticulous setup of the carbon fiber sheets. Any voids or improper application of the epoxy resin and one has a potential accident waiting to happen.

It would be fantastic if there was a new steel-like plastic that could be shot into a mold. You could potentially produce bike frames for pennies that could look as elegant as any carbon fiber frame.