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Originally Posted by queerpunk
Yes and No. Katsanis built those lotuses, but more recently, Katsanis builds the bikes for British Cycling - all the top Brit trackstars ride them. Now. Hence the question about enforcement - they're definitely not commercially available (same as with German FES bikes), though they're UCI approved.

Cause, yeah - there are some rules that just aren't enforced.

Strictly speaking, they are commercially available:

Track Cycling | UK Sport


Until 2007, equipment was only available to the British Team, now, to bring it in line with new UCI regulations all of the current GB teams equipment is commercially available via UK Sport.

International Compliance

All frames comply with the latest UCI regulations and carry the required certification stickers. All safety equipment, such as helmets, have passed the stringent EC safety testing required by the UCI.

Availability

The equipment outlined in this document is manufactured in the UK to order by hand consequently lead time from order to delivery can sometimes be long.

Prices

Items such as the frame and helmets were developed using cutting edge techniques, this R&D was funded by UKS and British Cycling. Although most of this expenditure has been absorbed by the GB Team, the very low volumes of equipment produced, the the construction methods outlined above plus the use of the very best materials means the price of these items is in line with their specialist nature.

Ordering

Prices and lead times will vary significantly depending on volumes required, so all enquires should be directed to UK Sport, the provider of all GB cycling’s equipment at commercial@uksport.gov.uk who will be happy to discuss your requirements and provide quotations.
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