And lo! Today's picture (and story)
That'll make them sit up and pay attention in Sainsbury's car park.
The original (I suspect) rim on the rear of the Pompino I bought from Thing 1 last year.
I've had 9 months worth of commuting on it, Thing 1 - who knows how many years.....
Trust me when I tell you that it was a loud bang.
Funny thing is, I was thinking that the rims were looking a bit worn, so last Tuesday I ordered a pair of Goldtec Pro track hubs from BETD, and on Friday I went to Brick Lane Bikes and came away with a pair of Velocity Deep V rims.....
Mercifully, as I was laden with toothy comestibles, my speed was akin to walking pace.
Prior to leaving home, I felt the tyres and thought them to be a little soft. I put 7bar into each.
The journey on my way to the emporium includes a descent on which my RPM usually maxes out. As it did today.
I think I can count myself lucky.
Did I mention it was a loud bang?