So with the advent of so many sub 1kg frames, we're seeing teams having to actually think about using *heavier* parts to hit the weight regs. (IE, Jens Voigt using an SRM crank because the rest of his bike is so light). In an article on CN.com, they actually discuss the fact that some teams are going to heavier wheelsets than they *could* use just to put the bikes at the 14.96 pound limit. My question is, wouldn't a rider rather have less weight in the wheels than on the frame? I know personally I would, but then I haven't been asked to ride the Tour and don't see that happening anytime soon. (!!) See the article here: http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2004/tour04/tech/?id=voigt-bike
So with the advent of so many sub 1kg frames, we're seeing teams having to actually think about using *heavier* parts to hit the weight regs. (IE, Jens Voigt using an SRM crank because the rest of his bike is so light). In an article on CN.com, they actually discuss the fact that some teams are going to heavier wheelsets than they *could* use just to put the bikes at the 14.96 pound limit. My question is, wouldn't a rider rather have less weight in the wheels than on the frame? I know personally I would, but then I haven't been asked to ride the Tour and don't see that happening anytime soon. (!!) See the article here: http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2004/tour04/tech/?id=voigt-bike
I think the UCI min weight rule was a mistake to begin with. The cycling industry benefits a lot from weight reduction reduction technology.
Dan Connelly <d_j_c_o_n_n_e_l@i_e_e_e.o_r_g> wrote in message news:<40F933D2.9020900@i_e_e_e.o_r_g>...
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Wesley Best said:
So with the advent of so many sub 1kg frames, we're seeing teams having to actually think about using *heavier* parts to hit the weight regs. (IE, Jens Voigt using an SRM crank because the rest of his bike is so light). In an article on CN.com, they actually discuss the fact that some teams are going to heavier wheelsets than they *could* use just to put the bikes at the 14.96 pound limit. My question is, wouldn't a rider rather have less weight in the wheels than on the frame? I know personally I would, but then I haven't been asked to ride the Tour and don't see that happening anytime soon. (!!) See the article here: http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2004/tour04/tech/?id=voigt-bike
Have the Legalize My Cannondale jersies appeared in the Tour yet?
Charles Hizark said:
I think the UCI min weight rule was a mistake to begin with. The cycling industry benefits a lot from weight reduction reduction technology.
Dan Connelly <d_j_c_o_n_n_e_l@i_e_e_e.o_r_g> wrote in message news:<40F933D2.9020900@i_e_e_e.o_r_g>...
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Wesley Best said:
So with the advent of so many sub 1kg frames, we're seeing teams having to actually think about using *heavier* parts to hit the weight regs. (IE, Jens Voigt using an SRM crank because the rest of his bike is so light). In an article on CN.com, they actually discuss the fact that some teams are going to heavier wheelsets than they *could* use just to put the bikes at the 14.96 pound limit. My question is, wouldn't a rider rather have less weight in the wheels than on the frame? I know personally I would, but then I haven't been asked to ride the Tour and don't see that happening anytime soon. (!!) See the article here: http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2004/tour04/tech/?id=voigt-bike
