Carbon vs. Carbon Kevlar?

[OB_DEWEY4]

What is the advantage or disadvantage of carbon kevlar vs. carbon? Is it stronger and if so is it heavier?

 

[OB_Hapo]

...I don't think it is heavier, but it is stronger...also much more costly and very ugly...a yellow weave over liad on cerbon...shows every imperfection...is intended to be pained from what I can tell...

 

[OB_DEWEY4]

A yellow overlaid or a yellow interwoven with the carbon? I've seen the second in mountain bikes and import racers. Looks pretty trick!

 

[OB_Hapo]

...interwoven would be the correct term...it dosn't look as good in large sections, but you have seen it, it would seem...

 

[OB_XRacer]

Kevlar is only a few % lighter than carbon, is a little stronger than carbon, but much harder to work with.

If you have any complex shapes that have tight radius bends, kevlar is a real pain and the extra lay-up time definitely costs you $$$ at the end of the day.

Stick with the carbon unless the extra 3-5% weight savings can be justified with a 10-25% cost increase.