Bicycles and equipment used in competition across the different disciplines are at the forefront of the latest technology. The rules governing the use of equipment aim to ensure both the safety of riders and the fairness of competition while at the same time making the most of the advantages that technological evolution can bring to cycling.
Clarification guide of the UCI Technical Regulation
Protocol for the construction of measuring jig for time trial bicycles
Spanish version
Frames and forks approval
All the information concerning the approval procedure for frames and forks is available in the following document.
Approval protocol for frames and forks
Below are the documents necessary to ensure that the approval procedure runs smoothly as defined in the Protocol.
Application form for the submission of frames and forks
OpenTrust Users’ Guide
UCI approval labels for approved bicycle equipment
The FAQ document answers the most common questions regarding the approval.
FAQ: Approval Protocol for Frames and Forks
Below you will find the regularly updated list of approved models of frames and forks.
List of Approved Models of Frames and Forks
Wheels approval ( since 2016)
Approval protocol for wheels
Wheels approval application form
Letter from the manufacturer – Confirmation of successful test
List of approved wheels
Wheels approval (2000 – 2015)
Non-standard wheels in conformity with Article 1.3.018 (until 31.12.2015)
Misceallenous
The link below presents the 3D measuring device from Hexagon Metrology used to allow the dimensional compliance of the frames and forks.