Thx for those responses thus far. That puts my mind at a bit of ease. Just visiting shops looking at carbon frames, the horror stories are thick. It made me start thinking... well, if it's THAT bad, why would anyone risk buying it? But, I know the makers do alot of testing on the frames. Some manufacturers offer a lifetime warranty against defect. I will specifically ask about the accidental discount replacement policy. I also didn't know it was potentially repairable either. Good info.