I found this on Cyclingtips via DC Rainmaker - an interview with UCI Technical Manager Mark Barfield. The interview runs the whole gamut of possible future equipment rule changes for road racing, from saddle angle (there are rules!) to the way forward with disc brakes and a change of approach to minimum bike weight. If you're an equipment geek, fill yer boots.....
http://cycling tips.com.au/2015/12/qa-with-uci-technical-manager-mark-barfield-weight-limit-disc-brakes-more/
http://cycling tips.com.au/2015/12/qa-with-uci-technical-manager-mark-barfield-weight-limit-disc-brakes-more/