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Originally Posted by bikin' Ed
Most "carbon" bicycle wheels are only carbon fairings attached to an aluminum rim. The properties of the aluminum make it less likely to self destruct in a pot hole or something like that. After seeing a true carbon wheel colapse after a 5mph collision with a dog in the Tour de France there is no way I'd want one on my car.
As far as sturdy bicycle wheels I like American Classic's line of aero rims. The difference in aero is negligable for us mere mortals, the wheel is lighter, and costs a lot less.
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you remember the TV show "pacific blue" which had all kinds of bike cops? those were all spinergy carbon wheels. there is an al strip on each side but the rest is cf, spokes and all.
there are carbon wheels out there for cars, very rare, race only.
there are more options for carbon wheels for bikes and motorcycles