Originally Posted by OneTinSloth
sheldon brown says a lot of things.
are you sure he didn't say not to use disc brakes on a radially laced wheel, because THAT'S a major no-no.
according to
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/wheelbuild.html
he says you shouldn't use hub (disc, coaster) brakes with radially laced wheels. i believe that rim brakes put less torque on the spokes and therefore might be more suitable, but i could be way off. stock fuji absolutes come with radially spoked front wheels.