Is carbon really worth it?

247inheaven

Good morrow fellow riders,

a thought wandered into my busy mindthe other day and has been bugging me hidiously. Is carbon really worth it? Granted DH and FR this wouldnt apply so much. But for single track and xc/plodding along can i justify the saved weigfht for as strong strength, or is it stronger?

Please guy and girls help me out! :?

Lampwick

Depends.
I find that a carbon post and carbon bars definitely make a noticeable different in ride quality, by dampening vibration to 2 of your 3 contact points. I have both on my XC bike. You can find deals online to make it not so costly.

I don't have experience w/ a carbon frame. My local terrain is fairly rocky; I don't want to test carbon's impact resistance on an unscheduled dismount.

Tank-slapper

If you can afford it - yes.

clarkson

it depends on the quality of carbon as well. some is bette than others. someone i know rubbed a hole in their carbon (scott) frame just by taking the bottle in and out during a marathon.

GT thought make the Carbon Fury and is apparently 10 times stronger than the equivalent weight alloy.

it depends on the weave and the type really i think. each manufacturere differs.