Modern road bike brakes are plenty powerful enough with adequate modulation.
The real limiting factor on road bikes is traction.
Disc brakes on road bikes might give a distinctive advantage, even with greater weight. Disc brake rims need not have a braking surface and thus can be lighter having less angular momentum.
The real limiting factor on road bikes is traction.
Disc brakes on road bikes might give a distinctive advantage, even with greater weight. Disc brake rims need not have a braking surface and thus can be lighter having less angular momentum.