I'm surprised disc brakes aren't on road bikes by now as well. I honestly don't feel besides materials that road bikes have evolved that much. STI's have helped, but in general my old Fuji Royale and Litespeed share alot of the same designs. The Royale was heavier, no STI, was 6 speed, and had toe clips - but 21 years and compact frames and ten speed are it.

Although a newer design and concept compare a mountain bike 20 years ago, even 10 years ago, to the current batch and the changes are huge. Why is the road bike industry so unprogressive with frame and bike design when compared to mtn industry?

Sometimes I just think man we pay alot for a design thats getting gimmicked and rehashed for the last 20-30 years.