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jacobpriest

01-12-07, 03:11 PM

I tried searching but I could not find anything in either the track forums or the UCI rule book. Have 650c front wheel bikes been banned? Can they even be used on the track for fun?

Shiznaz

01-12-07, 03:11 PM

I'm sure you can use them for fun, just not for UCI races.

Serendipper

01-12-07, 03:25 PM

They are allowed on the track. Most pursuit equipment is illegal in mass start races.

BostonFixed

01-12-07, 03:27 PM

Is "UCI approved/legal" the new NJS?

endform

01-12-07, 03:36 PM

UCI legal is pretty pointless for 99% of people who race in the states (at least for cross), I don't know for track.

baxtefer

01-12-07, 03:49 PM

both wheels have to be the same size with a diameter between 55cm and 70cm (with tires) for UCI legality.

jacobpriest

01-12-07, 04:02 PM

Is "UCI approved/legal" the new NJS?

....99% of your posts are pointless.

BostonFixed

01-12-07, 04:03 PM

....99% of the posts in this forum are pointless.
No argument there. :)

vomitron

01-12-07, 08:58 PM

UCI prohibits 650c fronts. All of the races you would compete in (unless you're seeding for national team or international competitions) are governed by USAC, not UCI. All national team qualifying and international qualifying races, must meet UCI requirements and as of Jan 1st, all NRC races have to meet UCI too.

I doubt any of the above conditions apply to you. You'll probably be okay for an open training, but I would ask before showing up to a race with one.