In many places on the site, I see recommendations to avoid carbon frames but these are mostly referring to drop outs in support of hub motors. I currently am in the process of contemplating a GNG Cyclone kit or the X1 Pro on my bike. For the bike, I currently own a Dengfu Carbon Fat bike or have the option of buying a full suspension bike. I am extremely tall and am only finding carbon full suspension bikes in my size. From my reading, my preference is to use an aluminum frame but want to make sure that I am not taking this out of context. I would expect that the largest concern is the clamping/motor support on the carbon frame as I assume their strength is not in point compression.
What all is your take? I'd hate to spend $3k on a carbon enduro bike to need to turn around and buy a new frame. If I find an aluminum in my size (stack >650, reach > 500) I'd be glad to snag it, but currently this is very difficult on the used market...actually with Covid, nearly impossible on the new as well.
What all is your take? I'd hate to spend $3k on a carbon enduro bike to need to turn around and buy a new frame. If I find an aluminum in my size (stack >650, reach > 500) I'd be glad to snag it, but currently this is very difficult on the used market...actually with Covid, nearly impossible on the new as well.