>>983694>If I crash so badly my carbon frame gets fucked it would've fucked a steel frame in most cases.That's only half true. There are times when the frame takes a sharp hit in a small area. Steel will dent, without warping the frame, but carbon will be f**ked
Money-wise, Steel is a better bet. Aluminum can dent fine too (look at a well-used cannondale).
Nice carbon is 100% the best bet if you have a lot of money, baby your bike, and can afford a new one once in a while
Steel if you beat up the bike and want one for life
Aluminum somewhere in the middle but practically immortal if it's new and not super-thin like a CAAD bike. I like aluminum because there's no rust to watch out for... and you can strip + polish it :^)
