Originally Posted by
Deiph
Hence, my question: do bikes with disc brakes require special wheels?
Yes.
Originally Posted by
Deiph
In other words, if I upgrade my Defy 1 to something with disc brakes, will my Shimano WH-6800 wheels work with disc brakes?
No.
Originally Posted by
Deiph
I live in the desert, so I really don't need disc brakes. Will there be non-disc offerings?
Most likely.
Originally Posted by
Deiph
What's with the disc mania?
They're helpful for some people and I would expect that the bike market hopes that it's the next best way to encourage people to buy a new bike.