Originally Posted by
79pmooney
+1 I doubt disc brake wheel changes will ever be faster and probably at times slower for quite a while. So you will see the riders who specialize in competing for the GC (lowest overall time or in simple terms, the winner of the big stage races) staying away from brakes that could cost them valuable time for a routine wheel change for a flat tire.
Pro mechanics are practicing with cordless screw guns to cut down the time as well. Reportedly, they've got it pretty squared away.
I could understand the concern of wheel availability with neutral support but, even then, they'll likely be able to hold the sizes needed. Mavic are quite thorough.