Yesterday, however, the computer decided that flattery was in order. You see, it told me I was riding at 62.5MPH. If true, that'd be an all time record for me on flat terrain. It was even better, because there was a bit of a side wind at the time.
There was only one LITTLE problem. At the time, I was stopped at a traffic light. I really wish I'd gotten a photo because it settled down by the next time I stopped. I guess this is the speed record that got away.
My alternate title for this post: "Fried Cateye Brains."
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My wireless bike computer used to do that when I'd stop over one of those inductive loop red light sensors. Although it's also done it while I was moving once or twice. I put that down to some ambient radio signal. Or maybe aliens.
I shall have to test the induction sensor theory. I WAS over a sensor when my computer told me I was going fast. I always stop over sensors so perhaps it is just this one or only when it is also hot.
I think it's probably aliens. either that or all the HGH you've been taking :)
the nice thing about the temp reading high, is that you can claim extra badass points- I rode to work when it was 103!
If it wasn't aliens then maybe it thought it was a pacemaker and was reading your heart rate?
The aliens usually show up while you're waiting at a traffic light. It's when you least expect it.
"Fried Cateye Brains" cracked me up.
They are delicious!
I had a CatEye, back in the late-80s or early-90s that would read 99.9 mph every time I rode under a low-hanging powerline.
I replaced my wireless computer with a wired one just so I wouldn't have to worry about the induction loops. Or aliens.
But the thermometer on it only shows 2 digits. So I've been riding in 01 deg F temps lately. :)
Janice, with the temp at 01 degrees, you should have come west for our LBS 75% off winter wear sale! At least if you trust that computer...
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No Need for Non-Robot proof here!