3B.5.7 Repair, Change, or Replace a (Broken) Unicycle
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Thank you for starting the discussion about whether the “Repair, Change, or Replace a (Broken) Unicycle” rule needs adjustments for the Criterium or Time Trails. I find it a bit impractical to have the changes exclusively in the official proposal, so I suggest that we discuss the additions and changes here, so I'll copy the proposed additions here:
Extension of the existing rule “Repair, Change, or Replace a (Broken) Unicycle” by the following paragraphs:
5. For time-trial records, outside assistance for repairs and adjustment of equipment is allowed, but the rider must use the same unicycle for the duration of the record attempt. Parts of the unicycle may be replaced only if damaged during the record attempt. Damage is defined as equipment failure which may impact on the rider's performance or safety. An exception is made for crank changes, which can be made without damage sustained.
6. In event of the unicycle being damaged beyond repair, a replacement unicycle may be used, but the wheelset must be exchanged like-for-like. That is, a 29" unicycle must replaced with a 29" unicycle, and a geared 36" replaced with a geared 36" unicycle with the same gearbox ratio.
To 5: Since the Rulebook is not only written for records, I think it is questionable to include rules that only apply to records. Why are you proposing this rule exclusively for records and not for all Time Trials?