Cabon Fibre VS Aluminium

[trent4211mtb]

This thread is for you to give your thought on what you prefer, it is also a chance to give feedback on the pros and cons of each...
You can comment on any type of mountain biking dh/xc its up to you
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[dcrofty]

Used for what?

And its spelt Carbon

[tteerrrryy]

Well for me its fairly simple.. for XC I prefer a carbon frame because it is light weight and I feel like I can control the bike better.

Although it may not feel as strong as an aluminium, let me assure you it is. I proved this last week going downhill a little to fast, launched of a jump at the bottom. I went over the handle bars and the bike did a few flips and landed hard.

I was not okay (2nd physio appointment later today) - and to my delight the bike was absolutley fine.

Only problem is they cost a lot more. Your looking at $3K+ for a bike with carbon frame.

Hope that helped.
Terry