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Is it time to reduce the UCI’s 6.8kg bike weight limit? We weigh up the pros and cons

Professional race bikes have been stuck with a 6.8kg minimum weight limit since 2000, despite huge advances in carbon tech. With manufacturers now producing safe sub-6kg race bikes, is it finally time for the UCI to ditch one of cycling's most outdated rules?

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 09:00

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