>>1048684>I have a carbon frame from the early 2000s that's still going strong, my oldest aluminium frames are over a decade old and also doing fine even with hard use.I was reffering mostly to DH carbon bikes that get thrown around and it can damage carbon frame on areas where it hasnt been made strong unlike alu and steel that have more or less consistent density all around (that is why they are considered "more durable" than carbon).
I however wouldnt even ride a road carbon frame older than 5 years unless Im 100% sure in it - sun exposure can damage the carbon glue and many other scenarios can create carbon damage where with steel and alu you can have an easire mind.
