> Lessee..cheaper to make(Taiwan/China), look better, easier to market...
Carbon cheaper than aluminum? In our dreams. Aluminum can be sourced, refined and fabricated
considerably less-expensively than carbon-fiber. I spoke with someone years ago about this (around
1990 if I recall correctly)- the dream of very inexpensive carbon-fiber replacing other materials in
everyday use. He explained to me all the reasons why this was unlikely to ever happen (why other
materials would always maintain a cost advantage). So yes, China might be able to make carbon fiber
cheaper than anyone else, but they'd be able to make aluminum even cheaper yet.
--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
http://www.ChainReactionBicycles.com
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> a bengston-<< Why do people fancy carbonforks instead of aluminiumforks. Normally they are not
> lighter but harsher to ride and more expensive.
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> Lessee..cheaper to make(Taiwan/China), look better, easier to market...
>
> WhoGAS about performance??
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