Steel bikes with carbon forks? (How much more durable than all-carbon?)

[mimitabby]

Two more words:
Sudden.
Catastrophic.

(did you see this http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=19266

And one more i just learned:
Nihil

I was wondering about that rust part. I live in Seattle. I guess if i left my bike out in the rain all winter long it might rust, but who would do that? but even long rides in the rain do not rust my bike. I take care of it. Rust is preventable. Splintering is not.

[Jo-n-NY]

I have a Ruby Pro rode a century ride a few weeks ago. It was my first century with this bike. The ride was great. I love this bike. Even though I pretty much ride conservatively on my century rides, there are times that we might pick up the pace at times so I still like the fact that I am riding a light bike for those faster spurts.

~ JoAnn

[Crankin]

I've had 2 carbon bikes in the past 5 years. I don't baby my bike at all and ride mostly rolling and hilly terrain. I've had 2 medium type crashes (one with each bike) and nothing catastrophic happened that couldn't be fixed with a multi tool or new bar tape. Now, granted, I wasn't hit by a car, but my Kuota is so light I wouldn't trade it for anything. I have nothing against steel bikes. In fact, I'll probably get a steel touring type bike in the future. But it sounds like you are looking for something different than what you have, so go for it!