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Monty Hill

2006-11-16

Oh, and I though that loop was a cupholder. With a straw you could just take a drink while you riding in the drops.

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>>> "Mike Murray" 11/15/2006 4:37 pm >>>
The corresponding OBRA rule is:
"9.3.1.5 The handlebars and stem will not present a danger. Handlebars that
allow for support of the forearms may not be used in mass start events. "

The Synapsi bars are not allowed in OBRA mass start races.

Mike Murray

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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Matthew Rider
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 22:29 PM
To: scott carroll
Cc: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] ? regulations

According to the USCF rulebook Rule 1J1d:
Available at http://www.usacycling.org/forms/USCF_Rulebook.pdf
"...Handlebars used for steering with ends, features, or attachments that
extend forward or upward or that provide support for other than the the
rider's hands are permitted only in time trial and pursuit events..."

Full text of rule:
"(d) The handlebar ends shall be solidly plugged and attachments thereto
shall be fashioned in such a way as to minimize danger without impairing
steering. Handlebars used for steering with ends, features, or attachments
that extend forward or upward or that provide support for other than the the
rider's hands are permitted only in time trial and pursuit events (not in
Team Sprint); however, attachments that point upward on the brakehoods of
road bicycles are allowed if the distance between them is greater than 25 cm
(9.8 inches). [disqualification]"

On 11/14/06, scott carroll wrote:
> Does anyone know if this type of bar is legal for mass start events in
> the US?
>
> Deda Synapsi carbon Handlebar
>
> Its a carbon fiber handlebar with and integrated stem and a small
> closed carbon loop molded into the bar near the stem.
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Mike Murray

2006-11-15

The corresponding OBRA rule is:
"9.3.1.5 The handlebars and stem will not present a danger. Handlebars that
allow for support of the forearms may not be used in mass start events. "

The Synapsi bars are not allowed in OBRA mass start races.

Mike Murray

-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Matthew Rider
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 22:29 PM
To: scott carroll
Cc: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] ? regulations

According to the USCF rulebook Rule 1J1d:
Available at http://www.usacycling.org/forms/USCF_Rulebook.pdf
"...Handlebars used for steering with ends, features, or attachments that
extend forward or upward or that provide support for other than the the
rider's hands are permitted only in time trial and pursuit events..."

Full text of rule:
"(d) The handlebar ends shall be solidly plugged and attachments thereto
shall be fashioned in such a way as to minimize danger without impairing
steering. Handlebars used for steering with ends, features, or attachments
that extend forward or upward or that provide support for other than the the
rider's hands are permitted only in time trial and pursuit events (not in
Team Sprint); however, attachments that point upward on the brakehoods of
road bicycles are allowed if the distance between them is greater than 25 cm
(9.8 inches). [disqualification]"

On 11/14/06, scott carroll wrote:
> Does anyone know if this type of bar is legal for mass start events in
> the US?
>
> Deda Synapsi carbon Handlebar
>
> Its a carbon fiber handlebar with and integrated stem and a small
> closed carbon loop molded into the bar near the stem.
>
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Jeff Norville

2006-11-15

After two minutes of googling it looks like Matt's reading the regs
right (he was probably considering them for 'cross)...

Tech letter posted to cyclingnews.com back in 2003:
"I visited EICMA in Milan last September, where I also fell in love
with the (Deda Synapsi handlebars). The folks from DEDA told me that
UCI had already approved the bar for mass starts, but other
exhibitioners/producers told the opposite.

I asked UCI directly on this matter, and they told me in an
e-mail-reply, that the Synapsi is NOT allowed for mass-starts but ONLY
for time trials.

Damn. So what is the point really with this stem/bar? I can only
imagine it used on mountain-TT's if used at all..."

http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech/?id=2003/letters/february18#Deda

jn

On 11/14/06, Matthew Rider wrote:
> According to the USCF rulebook Rule 1J1d:
> Available at http://www.usacycling.org/forms/USCF_Rulebook.pdf
> "...Handlebars used for steering with ends, features, or attachments
> that extend forward or upward or that provide support for other than
> the the rider's hands are permitted only in time trial and pursuit
> events..."
>
> Full text of rule:
> "(d) The handlebar ends shall be solidly plugged and attachments
> thereto shall be fashioned in such a way as to minimize danger without
> impairing steering. Handlebars used for steering with ends, features,
> or attachments that extend forward or upward or that provide support
> for other than the the rider's hands are permitted only in time trial
> and pursuit events (not in Team Sprint); however, attachments that
> point upward on the brakehoods of road bicycles are allowed if the
> distance between them is greater than 25 cm (9.8 inches).
> [disqualification]"
>
>
> On 11/14/06, scott carroll wrote:
> > Does anyone know if this type of bar is legal for mass start events in the
> > US?
> >
> > Deda Synapsi carbon Handlebar
> >
> > Its a carbon fiber handlebar with and integrated stem and a small closed
> > carbon loop molded into the bar near the stem.
> >
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Matthew Rider

2006-11-14

According to the USCF rulebook Rule 1J1d:
Available at http://www.usacycling.org/forms/USCF_Rulebook.pdf
"...Handlebars used for steering with ends, features, or attachments
that extend forward or upward or that provide support for other than
the the rider's hands are permitted only in time trial and pursuit
events..."

Full text of rule:
"(d) The handlebar ends shall be solidly plugged and attachments
thereto shall be fashioned in such a way as to minimize danger without
impairing steering. Handlebars used for steering with ends, features,
or attachments that extend forward or upward or that provide support
for other than the the rider's hands are permitted only in time trial
and pursuit events (not in Team Sprint); however, attachments that
point upward on the brakehoods of road bicycles are allowed if the
distance between them is greater than 25 cm (9.8 inches).
[disqualification]"

On 11/14/06, scott carroll wrote:
> Does anyone know if this type of bar is legal for mass start events in the
> US?
>
> Deda Synapsi carbon Handlebar
>
> Its a carbon fiber handlebar with and integrated stem and a small closed
> carbon loop molded into the bar near the stem.
>
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Erik Voldengen

2006-11-14

I think as long as the loop doesn't go past the brake levers it's legal.

-Erik

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Subject: [OBRA Chat] ? regulations

Does anyone know if this type of bar is legal for mass start events in the
US?

Deda Synapsi carbon Handlebar

Its a carbon fiber handlebar with and integrated stem and a small closed
carbon loop molded into the bar near the stem.

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scott carroll

2006-11-14

Does anyone know if this type of bar is legal for mass start events in the US?

Deda Synapsi carbon Handlebar

Its a carbon fiber handlebar with and integrated stem and a small closed carbon loop molded into the bar near the stem.

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