Question for the geared boys. Carbon frame S*it group or alu with good kit

depends on what you use it for really, carbon bikes are rather fragile, as far as i know most people (minus those vain numbers) who own them do races or tri on them and sell them off after a season or 2. i personally think it makes more sense to buy an alu frame with good kit.

That's bollocks that is. Carbon when built properly is as robust as aluminium and will easily last as long. It also offers, in my experience a much more comfortable ride. My carbon frame is akin to riding on a magic carpet.