Originally Posted by
cxwrench
Always disc on back. If it was windy enough for it to be dangerous they'd cancel the event. I worked for a women's pro team for a decade and they (even the smallest girls) ALWAYS used the rear disc. Even in wind strong enough to wreck pop-up canopies in NM at Gila they'd use the disc. Some climbing on that course as well. I've never felt the rear wheel to be much of a problem at all compared to the front. If it's windy use a low pro front.
+1
I have never had an issue with a disc on the rear when windy.
Don't even notice its there as far as bike handling goes.