What an OUTSTANDING photo, Zman !
Gosh, great photography!
I've got tire and tube issues here, sorting through the best of what I have because I know the perils of a possible blowout and am very concerned about it now that I am attempting to motor - assist a bike.
I think I'll put up that pic as my screen saver to remind me that disasters happen in spectacular fashion when you go faster!
...Many years back I lost air in the back tire on my harley while on my way to work early one morning. I noticed the handling abruptly get loose, slowed down, and all of a sudden began to lose control as my speed decreased. I ended up turning the handlebars full-lock in an attempt to stay on the roadway, and failed.
I was nearly sideways as I came to a stop in a cloud of dust after about 30 - 40ft travel on the dirt apron alongside the road.
All I could think was, WOW ! ...as I shut down, got off and began walking home to get my truck to load it up. The valve stem had failed.
Thanks for posting the great pic!
rc