Originally Posted by
Psimet2001
I'm going to try and stick just to your question. "Why choose disc over rim brake for a road bike?"
- Biggest reason - because you have to. The industry has made the decision for you. If you want a new road bike it is becoming increasingly more difficult to buy one that isn't disc.
Yeah, definitely seems that way. I like disc brakes on my other bikes, but I'm scratching my head here. I mean, I don't think I'll ever want a dropper post on my road bike either, but we'll see where the industry goes.