Carbon v Aluminum

[Triskeliongirl]

I just bought my first carbon bike the other day, but I haven't been able to ride it yet.

That said, aluminum is quite stiff, so if the AL frame didn't break, it's likely a good carbon one wouldn't either. Carbon breaks when it is forced in a direction opposite to 'normal'. So it's easier to crack a top tube with a bike rack than it is to break a frame by just riding on a rough road.

But my heart belongs to Ti for both excellent road feel and durability.

What did you get?? I thought you loved your ti isis???? I do love my cervelo RS even more than my isis, but i think its cuz I screwed up the size when I bought my Isis and mine is too small for me.

For the original poster, I have had steel, ti and carbon. My carbon is my favorite, but it may not be just about the frame material, its about the fit and other aspects of the design, although it is also my lightest bike and light is good if you like to climb or do fast group rides. But aluminum is equally light although I personally don't have any experience with aluminum.