Originally Posted by
kc0bbq
Is this regulated at all, or are the riders free to have the weight placed wherever they want to have a weight distribution ideal for the ride/their physique?
I haven't ever dug into the rules that far, but it seems like they regulate anything else that can give a rider a percieved edge.
There are no rules regarding the placement of weights. It doesn't even say that you have to add weights to underweight bikes, only that the complete bike with pedals, bottle cages and computer must weigh 6.8KG.
Teams will put the weights as close to the bottom bracket as possible. So you'll see them taped or zip-tied to the downtube and bolted under bottle cages. This lowers the centre of gravity of the bike, making it a little more maneuverable and stable.