Originally Posted by
Iride01
Well to an extent, I sort of asking or wondering if it would be more fair to the cyclists if the type of bike and its components were even more rigidly controlled for pro races. Then it would be more simple to pull any wheel or bike from a neutral service car or whatever. However I doubt the manufacturers that sponsor the races will be very supportive since it might change up what has been a great way for them to introduce new technology. It would however even up things slightly more to where you can say it's truly this guy over that guy instead of this guy with that bike over that guy with a lesser bike.
"Fair" is a bit based on what you considder the competition. Trying to figure out the best mix of equipment and riders (so the guys riding the same sized bike as your GC guy, are near your GC guy) makes it all part of the bigger competition. What makes the tour fun to watch for me is that based on so many variables, we have our favorites, but anything can happen. Its not unlike, well it is no where as bad as, the America's cup where they went from boats that dsiplaced water to ones that pretty much fly. We all understand that is as much about the engineers and programmers as the captains. Personally - me - I'd dump all electronics (GPS, HR, power, speed, radios) and support cars and see who figured it out the best on their own. That is not the modern WT format, so I adapt.