Triathlon NZ Competition Rules 2013 - Triathlon New Zealand

(v)Officials at the Wheel Station will give the proper wheel to the athlete.The athlete is responsible for replacing the wheel in the forks. Wheelsdesignated specifically for other athletes or teams cannot be used.(vi) For draft-legal competitions, whels must have the followingcharacteristics:• A diameter between 70cm maximum and 55 cm minimum,including the tyre.• Both wheels should be of equal dimension.• Wheels shall have at least 12 spokes.• Spokes can be round, flattened or oval, provided their width doesnot exceed 10mm.• Wheels not complying with the requirements above are allowed tobe used if they are included in the UCI approved wheels list.(vii) For draft-illegal competitions, covers are allowed on the rear wheel.However, this provision may be changed by the Technical Delegate inthe interest of safety, i.e. high-winds.(viii) In School Championships, all wheels used must have a rim depth of nogreater than 45mm and a minimum of 12 spokes. No wheel covers arepermitted.(ix) For age group draft illegal events only, the Technical Delegate shallhave the discretion to allow the use of any wheel provided that safety isnot compromised and that the wheel does not provide the athlete withany unfair advantage. Athletes should note that ITU rules provide nosuch discretion at International races.(x)c) Handlebars:(i) For draft legal races the followinghandlebar rules apply: :• Only traditional drop handlebars are permitted. The handlebarsmust be plugged;• Certified clip-on handlebars will be permitted if they are not longerthan the foremost line of the brake levers.• No space is permitted between the left and right hand side of theclip-on bar at its forward most point.• Forward facing handlebars must have a solid standard factorybridge joining both sides of the handlebar at its forward most point.• Brake levers must be mounted on the handlebar, not on the clip-onhandlebars• No forward facing gear shifters are allowed on the end of the cliponhandlebars.• Clip-on handlebars must be mounted parallel to the ground.(ii)• Water bottles and water bottle holders may not be mounted ontothe handlebars or clip-on.For draft illegal races, the following rules on handlebars apply:Triathlon New Zealand Competition Rules. - Version 2013.1 – Effective 01/01/2013 18