The reality is that a fast wheel change in an amateur road race is a fantasy. I raced category 1-2 races for many years- I can count on one hand the times that a wheel change got a rider back in the race.
Weight- maybe, but not likely. If your standard is 13 lb.- disc will not meet your standards. If your standard is 15 lb.- disc can make that.
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Originally Posted by Mark McM
That's not the only disadvantage. The OP stated that this bike will be specifically for road racing. Therefore, another issue will be quick availability of spare wheels in case of a flat tire in the middle of a race. Do the races have mechanical support (wheel van)? Will there be a wheel available of the right type to fit your frame and brakes? A quick wheel change can save a race. A slow wheel change (or having to fix a flat tire due to a lack of wheel availability) can ruin a race. To ensure wheel availability, there's a good chance the OP will have to buy not just one new set of wheels, but two sets.
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