Aluminum bikes are just as prone to failure, and in fact are less likely to be left in a repairable state after an accident. A dent or a crack in the frame ofte

Aluminum bikes are just as prone to failure, and in fact are less likely to be left in a repairable state after an accident. A dent or a crack in the frame ofter renders it useless. True of carbon as well, but they can be repaired in some cases; aluminum frames almost always need to be scrapped.