Uci Road Bike Weight Limit

6 8 is one of those numeric constants that every cyclist is familiar with.

Uci road bike weight limit. But the advances of technology means it s now very easy to build a bike that is under the weight limit and yesterday trek segafredo s bauke mollema shared this picture of his trek emonda. According to the dutch industry magazine bike europe the uci s current weight limit of bikes used in pro races currently 6 8kg could be set to change ahead of the 2018 season. The 6 9 kg minimum bike weight will be a thing of the past in 2019 according to a report by french publication matos vélo. Henry robertshaw may 19 2016 3 16 pm.

It refers to the 6 8 kilogram minimum weight limit set by the uci which restricts all bikes used in competition to this. The uci is taking a second look at the 6 8kg 14 99lb weight limit currently inflicted on race bikes with an eye towards relaxing it in the future. Reporting from the taipei cycle show last. The uci is set to lower the limit but by what amount has yet to be seen.

The uci regulations establish the rules of cycling while keeping abreast of the sport s evolution and development. In this section you will find all the regulations governing uci activities and competitions in particular the different regulations for each discipline the anti doping regulations and the disciplinary regulations. Should the uci weight limit be scrapped. With the uci weight limit seemingly stuck at 6 8kg lightweight has been largely defined at that point and brands have been able to focus their attention on improving other areas of the bike.

Since the year 2000 all professional race bikes have had to adhere to the uci s 6 8kg weight limit. Is the uci s 6 8kg bike weight limit an outdated rule in need of reform or an important safety measure.