Originally Posted by
Trakhak
The UCI gets a lot of criticism, which explains why you felt the need to say that you weren't defending them. but homologation is precisely their intent in regulating what is and what is not acceptable with respect to designs for bike frames and components (and, e.g., clothing). I've been annoyed/outraged by some of their bans in the past:
I think a lot of the criticism of the UCI is well justified. They make some weird or even stupid decisions at times. However there shouldn't be a free-for-all either. So it's really a question of balance and this is where there's always going to be subjective arguments and value judgments. I totally agree the sport should not only allow but encourage technological advancement, but I also strongly believe the sport should remain approachable. If it becomes too elitist it will lose popularity with the young cyclists and their parents who we should be actively encouraging to join the sport.