Yeah, it's why I've never looked seriously at carbon bikes (whereas my daughter has a carbon fiber violin bow, and I think it's awesome and really want one of my own). If you're changing out the fork should you do the stays too as long as it's in the shop?

I've been toying with the idea of commuting on something both cheaper and more skirt-friendly than my Trek touring bike...but I keep telling myself that I don't actually NEED to own all the bikes in the entire world.