tranzformer

Those of you that do cat 4/5 races, do your bikes get weighed in before/after races? I know the UCI has the 6.8kg limit, so does that pertain to cat 4/5 as well or just the professional riders? I'm not sure completely how the governing body works and the rules that apply. The only reason I ask is I'm looking at a new bike build and I'm just curious how light I can make it without being too light since I am going to do my first race this spring. Hope my question doesn't sound too idiotic.

esammuli

I wouldn't worry about it.

Jebf4

My bike was never weighed when I was 4 or 5.

jrennie

In the US you wont have to worry unless you are showing up at a national championship in the elite or pro class.

tranzformer

So cat 4/5's don't go by the UCI regulations then? What about Cat 2-3?

Coyote2

Umm, you have yet to do your first race, and you are building up a bike which may be <15 lbs?

What's wrong with this picture?

asgelle

https://www.usacycling.org/forms/RdTrkCx_rulebook.pdf

tranzformer

Ok thanks. Good to know that I will be good to go even if I get up to Cat 1/2.

dmotoguy

technically I think the rule applies (see rulebook above)
but the officials have a hard time getting the basics covered and rarely get people for tech issues that arent blatent saftey problems.

tranzformer

I already have a road bike and have been riding for some time, 5yrs now. I have finally decided that I want to do some races and want to get myself a bike that I will use for racing/fast group rides. Nothing wrong with wanting to be a ww is there?

tranzformer

Thanks I came across this which basically answered my question:

"Bicycles must meet current UCI technical regulations at
events that select 17-18, U23 and elite riders for international
competition or national teams. All bicycles used in Federation
National Championship (for age 17 and older riders) and NRC
races must comply with the current UCI regulations.
(f) Bicycles commonly known as recumbent may not" (emphasis added)

ProFail

Even if they rules did apply, you could just add weights.... I think. Mebee not.

CastIron

The only equipment regulation going on I've ever seen happen is a roll out for juniors. You could always add ice inside your seat tube.

asgelle

No. Read the rules.

CastIron

Reading comprehension a little slow?

asgelle

No, you? UCI rules allow for post race inspection. Ice in seat tube would not work.

bdcheung

swiiiing, and a miss.

damocles1

...they don't check...ever...let it go...

CastIron

That bit was sarcasm. It's friggen cat 4/5.

wanders

I was cheated out of a pair of socks!

sfcrossrider

Most of the time they're just happy you pinned your number on the right way.

Psimet2001 

+1 - I personally have never been to a race where there are even remotely enough resources to begin even thinking about weighing bikes....let alone weighing a CAT IV or V bike.

Psimet2001 

Fixed.

EDIT: Oh, but I did see a CAT V rider get yelled at for wearing a sleeveless base layer as his jersey. "Get a jersey with sleeves or go home."

asgelle

And how many of those races fell under 1J1e?

deadly downtube

they almost told me i couldnt race my first cat 5 because i had a sleeveless shirt on...