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I'm after a mountain bike and I've narrowed it down to the Cannondale F29Cannondale F29 (based on reviews, plus I like the look of the bike).

My question is, should I go for the carbon bike or the alloy bike? I'm 6'4" and weigh about 125kg; I know carbon is very strong but I've heard when it goes, it just snaps (rather than alloy that bends).

Do you think this is a valid concern?

What are the pros and cons of each?

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What are the pros and cons between an aluminium and carbon frame?

I'm after a mountain bike and I've narrowed it down to the Cannondale F29 (based on reviews, plus I like the look of the bike).

My question is, should I go for the carbon bike or the alloy bike? I'm 6'4" and weigh about 125kg; I know carbon is very strong but I've heard when it goes, it just snaps (rather than alloy that bends).

Do you think this is a valid concern?

What are the pros and cons of each?

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