That^^^ was actually for the post under this post. BUT truthfully I think you are ignorant and mis guided, carbon fiber when properly taken care of cCAN be very strong. For instance most carbon fiber steer tubes on road bikes are rated at a higher pressure of frontal impact than most aluminum steer tubes. F1 cars trust carbon fiber not only in the body, but in the rotors for the brakes, as well as in the "cage" or "pod" that protects the driver. Carbon fiber CAN be weak with improper use, and unfortunately you are most likely basing all your claims on these cases, for instance: not using proper torque settings on handle bars seat posts etc, causing intenral hairline fracture, improper cutting techniques, and external scratch damage. Personally I don't fear it all, nor do I fear the new carbon V10, or any of the carbon bikes!

No, you have nothing to fear, the proper way of cutting carbon fiber is wrapping 2 layers of electrical tape on the spot you are going to cut, I can't tell you why it works, but it keeps the hacksaw blade from tearing or splintering carbon.

is this the 40ft'r on Z's? what happened?! last year you were scared of the sea otter jumps! and now you can clear that?? shiiiiiit. thats some progress! i hit that jump twice and said fuck it. i'm not comfortable on it.