Since 2011 for frames, and 2016 for wheels, the UCI has mandated that any of these items used in professional racing require inspection and approval from the world governing body. Every so often, a new list is posted, which can alert the eagle-eyed reader of new products we might see coming out soon.
Here are some highlights from the UCI’s latest posting.
Cannondale – Though it has been a few years since the Slice RS has been available to the public, the pros continue to still race them. Back in November, the UCI approved a disc brake version, which addresses one of the usual complaints about time trial/triathlon bikes. Adding discs also opens up the possibility of running a hydro/electronic group set with completely hidden brake lines and shifter cables.
Cervelo – The new R5 was spotted at the Dubai Tour in vinyl wrap to keep prying eyes from seeing some of its details. From what we can tell, there new version of Cervelo’s climbing bike has some new aerodynamic tube shapes, along with a difference seat post binder set in the back of the seat tube/seat stay junction.
Shimano – Along with releasing the Dura-Ace 9100 series drivetrain, they also simplified the wheel line from three to two models, the new C40 and C60. The new wheels features an updated and wider rim design that is said to be more aerodynamic than the 9000 series C50’s. The hubs are also wider to increase stiffness.
In the future, this list won’t be as long. Think of this post as your chance to get caught up from the last three or four months.
UCI Approved Frames
Bottecchia
T2 DOPPIA CORSA – five sizes between 44 and 57
Approved 12/12/16 – BOT-T2DO-RD
BTwin
ALUR18 – five sizes between XS-XL
Approved 12/22/16 – BTWI-AL18-RD
RGF16 – five sizes between XS-XL
Approved 12/22/16 – BTWI-RG16-RD
Cannondale
SuperSlice (disk brake version) – five sizes between 50-58
Approved 11/17/16 – CANN-SSLI-TT
CEEPO
Stinger/Stinger R – Five sizes between XS and XL
Approved 12/21/16 – CEEP-STIN-RD
Cervelo
R5 Rim Brake Version – Six sizes between 48-61
Approved 1/6/17 – CERV-F120-RD
Chapter2
Tere – Five sizes between 49.5-57.5
Approved 12/12/16 – CHA2-TERE-RD
Dare
TSR – Five sizes between XXS-L
Approved 11/4/16 – DARE-TSR-TT
Dolan
Rebus – four sizes between S-XL
Approved 1/16/17 – DOL-REBU-RD
Factor
Slick – Four sizes between S-XL
Approved 1/19/17 – FACT-SLI-TT
Lapierre
Pulsium MY18 – Five sizes between 46-58
Approved 12/15/16 – LAPI-PU2-RD
Niel Pryde
Nazare 4 – Five sizes between XS-XL
Approved 2/19/17 – NPR-NAZ4-RD
Orbea
Orca OMR Disc 17 – Seven sizes between 47-60
Approved 12/8/16 – ORB-ORC6-RD
Ridley
X-Night Disc 7E1/X-Night SL Disc 7E1 – Seven sizes between 41-58
Approved 12/14/16 – RID-XND2-CX
Stevens
Comet/Xenon – Six sizes between 50-60
Approved 12/12/16 – STEV-CO-RD
Comet Disc 2017
Approved 12/12/16 – STEV-COD2-RD
Trek
Boone Cyclocross MY2018 Disc – Seven sizes between 47-61
Approved 8/25/16 – TREK-043-CX
Wiawis
WAWS-1 – Four sizes between XS-L
Approved 1/5/17 – WAI-WA1-RD
UCI Approved Wheels
4ZA
Cirrus Pro C30 DT240 or DT350 – 30mm rim – 20 or 24 spokes
Approved 11/16/16
Cirrus Pro C45 DT240 or DT350 – 45mm rim – 20 or 24 spokes
Approved 11/16/16
Cirrus Pro T30 DT240 or DT350 – 30mm rim – 20 or 24 spokes
Approved 11/16/16
Cirrus Pro T45 DT240 or DT350 – 45mm rim – 20 or 24 spokes
Approved 11/16/16
Aerlite
Elite 33 – 33mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/16
Elite 55 – 55mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/16
Elite 88 – 88mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/16
Airstreeem
ALC 50 Aeroshape – 45mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/22/16
Carbon Aero 50 Clincher – 48mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/22/16
Carbon Aero 85 – 80mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/22/16
Carbon Aero 50 – 48mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/22/16
Carbon Aero 50 SL – 48mm rim
Approved 12/22/16
Alto Cycling
A26 – 26mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
AX26 – 28mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
CC40 – 40mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
CT40 – 40mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
CCX40 – 40mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
CTX40 – 40mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
CC56 – 56mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
CT56 – 56mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
CCx56 – 56mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
CTX56 – 56mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
CC86 – 86mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
CT86 – 86mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
AmArrow
FCC3.8 – 38mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved – 11/15/16
FCC5.0 – 50mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved – 11/15/16
Blade Wheels
C60 – 60mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/22/16
C45 Ultra – 45mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/22/16
C45 Ultra Disc – 45mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/16
C38 – 38mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/22/16
BLKTEC
C1 – 45mm rim – 12 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
C1C -45mm rim – 12 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
C3 – 30mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
C3C – 30mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
C4 – 40mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
C4C – 40mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
C5 – 50mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
C5C – 55mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/16
Caden
Race Balance 38 – 38mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 11/14/16
Race Balance 49 – 49mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 11/14/16
Race Balance 59 – 59mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 11/14/16
Race Balance 81 – 81mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 11/14/16
Darkhorse Wheels
DH36 – 36mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/16
DETEC
KRIS-382 – 38mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 11/24/16
VITE-604 – 60mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 11/24/16
VITE-504 – 50mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 11/24/16
VITE-382 – 38mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 11/24/16
ELITE-55 – 55mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 11/24/16
EnergyLab
VC40 Tubular – 40 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
VC40 Clincher – 40 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
VCD40 – 40 mm rim – 28 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
VCD60 – 58 mm rim – 28 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
VC90 – 87.5 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
Enve Composites
SES 7.8 Clincher Rim Brake – 71 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/14/2016
SES 7.8 Tubular Rim Brake – 71 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/14/2016
SES 7.8 Disc – 71 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/14/2016
FFWD
FFWD Road F3 Tubular – 30 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
FFWD Road F4 Tubular – 45 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
FFWD Road F9 Full Carbon Clincher – 90 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
Giant
SLR 0 AERO TUBULAR – 55 mm rim -16 spokes
Approved 12/8/2016
SLR 0 42 TUBULAR – 42 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 12/8/2016
SLR 0 CLIMBING TUBULAR – 30 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 12/8/2016
SLR 1 AERO – 55 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 12/8/2016
SLR 1 CLIMBING – 30 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 12/8/2016
SLR 0 Disc – 30 mm rim – 21 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
SLR 0 AERO DISC – 55 mm rim – 21 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
SLR 0 42 DISC TUBULAR – 42 mm rim – 21 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
SLR 0 42 DISC – 42 mm rim – 21 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
SLR 0 42 – 42 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
Hubsmith
HS-TITAN CC38 – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/16/2016
Infinito Cycling
R8C – 80 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
R6T – 60 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
R6C – 60 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
R5AC – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
R4T – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
R4C – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
D5T – 50 mm rim – 28 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
Irwin
ICW-55T – 55 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/16/2016
ICW-85TLR – 85 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
ICW-58TLR – 58 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
ICW-38TLR – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
Jagu
Elite 36 Aero Clincher – 36 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/16/2016
Elite 45 Aero Clincher – 45 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/16/2016
Elite 50 Aero Clincher – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/16/2016
Elite 55 Aero Clincher – 55 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/16/2016
Elite 30 Aero Clincher – 30 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/17/2016
Elite 45 Aero Clincher disc – 45 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/17/2016
Elite 55 Aero Clincher disc – 55 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/17/2016
Elite 55 Aero disc – 55 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/17/2016
Knight
KNIGHT 35 – 35 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
KNIGHT 65 – 65 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
KNIGHT 95 – 95 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
KRU
C-38 – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/2016
C-55 – 55 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/2016
C-88 – 88 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/2016
T-38 – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/2016
T-55 – 55 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/2016
T-88 – 88 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/2016
Light Bicycle
WRU45CO2 – 45 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/2016
Lightweight
Meilenstein Tubular Disc – 47.5 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/28/2016
Meilenstein Clincher Disc – 47.5 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/28/2016
Novatec
R5 – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/14/2016
OHRCycling
R3C – 30 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
R4C – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
R4T – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
R5C – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
R5T – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
R8C – 88 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
R8T – 88 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
D3C – 30 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
D4C – 38 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
D4T – 38 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
D5C – 50 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
D5T – 50 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
D8C – 88 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
D8T – 88 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
S3C – 30 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
S4C – 38 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
S4T – 38 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
S5C – 50 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
S5T – 50 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
S8C – 88 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
S8T – 88 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
X2C 27.5 – 23 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
X2C 29.0 – 23 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
X3C 27.5 – 32 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/22/2016
Orbit Design
Meson-CH – 55 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 11/14/2016
Hyperon-CH – 35 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 11/14/2016
Hyperon-TU – 35 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 11/14/2016
Progress
A500 – 50 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 12/8/2016
APRIME – 50 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 12/8/2016
Revolver
Kronostok FWS 3.5 – 35 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
Kronostok FWS 4.5 – 45 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
Kronostok FWS 5.5 – 55 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
Kronostok FWS 7 – 69 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
Ritchey
WCS APEX38 – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/16/2016
WCS APEX38 Disc – 38 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/16/2016
WCS APEX50 – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/16/2016
Rolf Prima
Vigor Alpha – 31 mm rim – 14 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
Vigor – 31 mm rim – 14 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
Echelon – 31 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
Rothar
RVA38 -C23 – 38 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
RVA50 -C23 – 50 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
RVA60 -C23 – 60 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
RVA90 -C23 – 90 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
RV38FD -T25 – 38 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
RV38FD -C25 – 38 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
RV45FD -T25 – 45 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
RV45FD -C25 – 45 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
Roval
Roval CLX 32 Tu – 32 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 11/15/16
Roval CLX 32 Disc Tu – 32 mm rim – 21 spokes
Approved 11/15/16
Roval CLX 50 – 50 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 11/15/16
Roval CLX 50 Tu – 50 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 11/15/16
Roval CLX 50 Disc – 50 mm rim – 21 spokes
Approved 11/15/16
Roval CLX 50 Disc Tu – 50 mm rim – 21 spokes
Approved 11/15/16
Shimano
WH-R9100-C60-TU-F – 61.6 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
WH-R9100-C60-CL-F – 50 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
WH-R9100-C40-CL-F – 34.7 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 11/29/2016
Spherik
4 S 5 – 40 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
4 S 5D – 40 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
5 S 6 – 45 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
5 S 6D – 45 mm rim – 24 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
6 S 8 – 65 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/15/2016
Stan’s NoTubes
AVION R – 40.8 mm rim – 18 spokes
Approved 12/20/2016
Supra
RA Elite Lite – 30 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/24/2016
RCA 55 Elite SL – 55 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/24/2016
RFC 55 Elite SL – 55 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/24/2016
Velostrada
Superleggera 7T – 80 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
Superleggera 7C – 79 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
Superleggera 6T – 70 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
Superleggera 6C – 69 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
Superleggera 5T – 55 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
Superleggera 5C – 55 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
Superleggera 4C – 45 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
Superleggera 4T – 45 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
Superleggera 3C – 35 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
Superleggera 3T – 35 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
Superleggera 2T – 25 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/14/2016
Veltec
Speed 4.5 – 45 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/17/2016
Speed 6.0 – 55 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/17/2016
Speed AL – 42 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/17/2016
Speed AM – 37 mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/17/2016
Vittoria
Qurano 60C – 60 mm rim – 16 spokes Approved 24.11.2016
Approved 11/24/2016
Qurano 30C – 28 mm rim – 16 spokes Approved 24.11.2016
Approved 11/24/2016
Qurano 46C – 42 mm rim – 16 spokes Approved 24.11.2016Fraxion 45 mm rim 16 spokes Approved 24.11.2016
Approved 11/24/2016
Fraxion – 45 mm rim – 16 spokes Approved 24.11.2016
Approved 11/24/2016
Alusion – 32.5 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 11/24/2016
Elusion – 26 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 11/24/2016
Elusion Nero – 26 mm rim – 16 spokes
Approved 11/24/2016
Yoeleo
SAT C38 Clincher – 38mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/16
SAT C50 Clincher – 50mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/16
SAT C60 Clincher – 60mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/16
SAT C88 Clincher – 88mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/16
SAT T38 Tubular – 38mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/16
SAT T50 Tubular – 50mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/16
SAT T60 Tubular – 60mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/16
SAT T88 Tubular – 88mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 11/21/16
SAT C38 DB Clincher – 38mm rim – 28 spokes
Approved 12/20/16
SAT C50 DB Clincher – 50mm rim – 28 spokes
Approved 12/20/16
SAT C60 DB Clincher – 60mm rim – 28 spokes
Approved 12/20/16
SAT C88 DB Clincher – 88mm rim – 28 spokes
Approved 12/20/16
SAT T38 DB Tubular – 38mm rim – 28 spokes
Approved 12/20/16
SAT T50 DB Tubular – 50mm rim – 28 spokes
Approved 12/20/16
SAT T60 DB Tubular – 60mm rim – 28 spokes
Approved 12/20/16
SAT T88 DB Tubular – 88mm rim – 28 spokes
Approved 12/20/16
SAT CA38 Carbon Alloy Clincher – 38mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/16
SAT CA60 Carbon Alloy Clincher – 60mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/16
SAT CA80 Carbon Alloy Clincher – 80mm rim – 20 spokes
Approved 12/20/16
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