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Should the UCI’s 6.8kg bike weight limit finally be reduced? We weigh up the pros and cons

The 6.8kg or more rule has been in place for years, with safety originally cited as the primary reason... but bike tech has moved on a lot since. In this article, we look at the implications of scrapping the rule

Tue, Jan 07, 2025 10:40

74% of road.cc readers say the UCI’s 6.8kg weight limit should be lowered or scrapped entirely

The road.cc audience has spoken, the 6.8kg weight limit should be lowered or scrapped entirely

Wed, Jul 18, 2018 09:54

Could the UCI be set to finally scrap or lower the 6.8kg weight limit? Have your say in our poll

Could the UCI finally update the 6.8kg minimum weight limit? Have your say in our poll

Fri, Jul 13, 2018 09:59

Could the UCI scrap the 6.8kg weight limit in 2016?

UCI technical manager says weight limit being analysed

Sun, Dec 13, 2015 14:12

UCI may scrap 6.8kg weight limit for race bikes

Component approval process may take the place of blanket limits

Wed, Jun 29, 2011 15:45