I converted a ti cyclocross bike from canti to disc brakes. It works great for long decents and wet and winter conditions. The cantis are really useless in those conditions, and the road brakes arent much better either. So, to the op, its definitely a good alternative. Btw, i used the avid bb7 road disc brakes, and got some easton 29ers. You need to hunt for a good light fork that takes disc brakes. They are not easy to find.
Last edited by dalava; 05-08-11 at 09:11 AM.