Thread: Disc brakes are now the default on road bikes – and no one cares
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Old 02-20-20, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by aclinjury
The UCI's 6.9kg weight requirement is antiquated. Rim brake bikes are forced to add on weight?
They need to lower this limit down to 5.5 kg. Then we'll revisit this debate again?
Why? Every UCI rider has to adhere to the same weight. What would it help to lower it? The technology to make lighter stuff is already happening.
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