It'll be like doping control - top 3 + randoms at any UCI elite race. If this applies to you, you are not going to risk being stripped of a win when they find out your tires are illegal.dlab07 said:Unless you're on the front row of a world cup no one's going to be measuring your tires, but the pdx's just squeak under the 33mm width.
I totally agree. The dumbest thing about the tire rule is the UCI made an argument that it was a way to reduce the cost of racing because riders at the top level would need fewer tires and wheelsets since there is effectively one less casing size now. The asinine part is it effectively turns a portion of a rider's tire investment into trash, which then need to be replaced. So where's the savings? Just stupid.Todd_H said:I think Thom's question is a legitimate concern and something I hadn't thought about. For example, in Colorado we have four UCI events this year which also happen to be a part of our local race points series, The Colorado Cup. I imagine some local masters, open, U23, and those that upgrade prior to the UCI races may be stuck with a quiver of 34mm tires. 34mm seems to be a popular size with our bumpy-rocky courses.
I completely agree, have had the same thought. If they want to save people money, let them 'run what they brung' and don't worry about it.zank said:I totally agree. The dumbest thing about the tire rule is the UCI made an argument that it was a way to reduce the cost of racing because riders at the top level would need fewer tires and wheelsets since there is effectively one less casing size now. The asinine part is it effectively turns a portion of a rider's tire investment into trash, which then need to be replaced. So where's the savings? Just stupid.
zank said:I totally agree. The dumbest thing about the tire rule is the UCI made an argument that it was a way to reduce the cost of racing because riders at the top level would need fewer tires and wheelsets since there is effectively one less casing size now. The asinine part is it effectively turns a portion of a rider's tire investment into trash, which then need to be replaced. So where's the savings? Just stupid.