{"id":62279,"date":"2024-04-22T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/0e467d01-47ce-4257-a126-b486349dda5a"},"modified":"2024-04-22T15:59:46","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T13:59:46","slug":"light-bikes-mismatched-kit-and-more-road-tech-the-pros-cant-have-but-you-can","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/light-bikes-mismatched-kit-and-more-road-tech-the-pros-cant-have-but-you-can\/","title":{"rendered":"Light bikes, mismatched kit and more \u2013 road tech the pros can’t have, but you can"},"content":{"rendered":"

Due to the UCI and team sponsors, you have more choice than the pros <\/p>

By Jack Evans\n <\/p>

Published: Monday, 22 April 2024 at 13:00 PM<\/p>

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You might assume the world\u2019s best road cyclists have access to the fastest and most expensive technology.<\/p>

In most cases, that is true. But there are a few notable exceptions.<\/p>

Extremely aero and lightweight bike frames are outlawed, along with drag-reducing clothing, such as long socks.<\/p>

Equipment restrictions from the UCI<\/a>, the sport\u2019s governing body, are not the only barrier. Sponsor commitments also limit a rider\u2019s choice of components, kit and nutrition.\u00a0<\/p>

So here are four examples of road tech the pros can\u2019t have, but you can.\u00a0<\/p>