The ballad of the B43
© Gary Picard 2009
At Velocity HQ where the sky’s always Blue there was gathered a hard working bunch
It was just on midday so they’d stopped for a break and the chance for a chat over lunch
D’ya know what we need said the top man T It’s to roll out the Mother of all rims
Something big bold and strong whose legend will be long and cover a multitude of sins
To be great in a Fix all boxes with ticks with multi facets walls and hollows
A flagship if you will of our Craft and our skill an example for others to follow
Pick me pick me said the Mill Triple V I’m an A rated rim after all
But although the swinging singles do like to intermingle they just don’t got the walls
Now I’ll have you know chipped in the Aero I was first and with Double walls
And Aerohead like me with his Brother OC would be happy to answer the call
Oh but wouldn’t it be neat cried the Bright Aeroheat to his close Cousin Dyad in Black
With Cliffhanger Taipan it could be quite exiting for a Dualie to be leading the pack
Though some thought should be given to demand which has driven some rims to adopt an appendage
On their flat bits the piercings like some nose studs and earrings the Eyeletes are there for appearance
Razor Mountain Goat Synergy Psycho and VXC to name just the few
Each have their appeal and make a great wheel but are perhaps a little low on IQ
Now the Tubular pair sat back with the air of Elite as their sole contribution
While the Snow Cat’s low growl like a beast on the prowl seemed to stifle any thoughts from the Fusion
Sims whispered to Scorcher I’d love to support ya but you know to be perfectly Blunt
I’d have thought a 29 would be first in line when it came to leading the hunt
Deep V all the while wore a tight little smile and a sad look of quiet resignation
He’d been number 1 but his time had come to make way for the next generation
Like sweet Rolette whose tight curves had faithfully served but now looked decidedly tired
She said friends I fear that my end is near now someone bigger and stronger’s required
So from drawings and plans and the toolmakers hands came Roly the new rolling machine
And as he pressured and squeezed in his efforts to please he soon became part of the team
Then the best Bauxite Ore in Outback Folklore from deep within a land lost in time
Was processed and melted refined and smelted extruded heat treated and primed
Till at last it was left to the tender caress of the skilled Velocity team
From the long hours they strove and the magic they wove came the birth of that legend to be
As they all gazed in awe at the wonder they’d wrought and recognized genius and beauty
With no reason to hide their Australian pride B for Brisbane was named B43.
© Gary Picard 2009
At Velocity HQ where the sky’s always Blue there was gathered a hard working bunch
It was just on midday so they’d stopped for a break and the chance for a chat over lunch
D’ya know what we need said the top man T It’s to roll out the Mother of all rims
Something big bold and strong whose legend will be long and cover a multitude of sins
To be great in a Fix all boxes with ticks with multi facets walls and hollows
A flagship if you will of our Craft and our skill an example for others to follow
Pick me pick me said the Mill Triple V I’m an A rated rim after all
But although the swinging singles do like to intermingle they just don’t got the walls
Now I’ll have you know chipped in the Aero I was first and with Double walls
And Aerohead like me with his Brother OC would be happy to answer the call
Oh but wouldn’t it be neat cried the Bright Aeroheat to his close Cousin Dyad in Black
With Cliffhanger Taipan it could be quite exiting for a Dualie to be leading the pack
Though some thought should be given to demand which has driven some rims to adopt an appendage
On their flat bits the piercings like some nose studs and earrings the Eyeletes are there for appearance
Razor Mountain Goat Synergy Psycho and VXC to name just the few
Each have their appeal and make a great wheel but are perhaps a little low on IQ
Now the Tubular pair sat back with the air of Elite as their sole contribution
While the Snow Cat’s low growl like a beast on the prowl seemed to stifle any thoughts from the Fusion
Sims whispered to Scorcher I’d love to support ya but you know to be perfectly Blunt
I’d have thought a 29 would be first in line when it came to leading the hunt
Deep V all the while wore a tight little smile and a sad look of quiet resignation
He’d been number 1 but his time had come to make way for the next generation
Like sweet Rolette whose tight curves had faithfully served but now looked decidedly tired
She said friends I fear that my end is near now someone bigger and stronger’s required
So from drawings and plans and the toolmakers hands came Roly the new rolling machine
And as he pressured and squeezed in his efforts to please he soon became part of the team
Then the best Bauxite Ore in Outback Folklore from deep within a land lost in time
Was processed and melted refined and smelted extruded heat treated and primed
Till at last it was left to the tender caress of the skilled Velocity team
From the long hours they strove and the magic they wove came the birth of that legend to be
As they all gazed in awe at the wonder they’d wrought and recognized genius and beauty
With no reason to hide their Australian pride B for Brisbane was named B43.
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