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Destroyed back wheel last night when the chain jumped past the big sprocket on the back, and took out 7 spokes completely, locking up and pringling the wheel. This despite the chain sometimes not wanting to change to lowest gear, as the derailleur was setup so tightly. I think the chain somehow skated over the top of the cogs or something.
Whatever, it was a miserable journey home. Opening up the brakes allowed me to continue, until the loose spokes in the wheel poked through the rim tape to pop the inner tube. Riding on a pringled wheel, with flat tyre, in the pouring rain is no fun.
1/10 - worst commute home EVAH
Have put wanted advert out for replacement back wheel (700c, 6 or 7 speed, 126 OLN width - let me know if you've got anything suitable)