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07-25-11 | 11:48 AM

#26

tanguy frame

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From: Portland, OR metro area

I'm in the same situation as Seattle Forrest but I'll take $100 for mine

07-25-11 | 12:15 PM

#27

Pug

High Modulus

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From: Madison, NJ

Bikes: Cervelo R3, Ridley X-Night

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicelord

The light is a Niterider MiNewt 600 and I was using it on low power. Before last night, I had been using my Niterider MiNewt 250 on high power, and had been using it for 6 months with no issues, until about 1 month ago.

I have the same exact problem. They key is when the light is on a power setting lower than "high". The circuitry in the unit must emit interference when it's keeping the output lower. If you try the 250 on low or medium, I would expect it to cause the same trouble as you're seeing with the 600.

There was a similar issue raised in the electronics forum on this topic. I think the person had some success in putting some aluminum foil shielding around the light.

07-25-11 | 12:24 PM

#28

banerjek

Portland Fred

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Bikes: Custom Winter, Challenge Seiran SL, Fuji Team Pro, Cattrike Road/Velokit, РOS hybrid

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pug

I think the person had some success in putting some aluminum foil shielding around the light.

That is just a miracle product. I line my helmet with it to prevent government satellites from reading the bioelectrical impluses generated by my brain.

07-25-11 | 01:22 PM

#29

eippo1

I like beans

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From: Meffa, MA

Bikes: Tarmac Pro, Bianchi Zurigo, Raleigh Gran Sport, Fuji Del Rey, Ironman Centurion

Quote:

Originally Posted by banerjek

That is just a miracle product. I line my helmet with it to prevent government satellites from reading the bioelectrical impluses generated by my brain.

This also works quite well to cook my brain to about med-well on any given ride. Perfect for the zombies once I get home.

07-25-11 | 03:37 PM

#30

2manybikes

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Quote:

Originally Posted by banerjek

That is just a miracle product. I line my helmet with it to prevent government satellites from reading the bioelectrical impluses generated by my brain.

Your bike computer is reading the thoughts in your brain through your eyes. You need to cover your face too.

07-25-11 | 04:13 PM

#31

tanguy frame

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From: Portland, OR metro area

My computer didn't need a light to misbehave. My brainwaves must be interfering.

07-25-11 | 04:50 PM

#32

KD5NRH

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From: Stephenville TX

Bikes: 2010 Trek 7100

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanguy frame

I ride slower as a result, but I like not being distracted by the little numbers on my handle bars.

I have the opposite problem; I'll hammer myself to a way-early bonk if I don't have the comp sitting there telling me that I'm still doing 12 when I feel like I'm only doing 8.

OTOH, my $20 Bell wireless says the bike is going 64MPH with a U-lock through the back wheel when I park next to the Coke machine at WalMart. Imagine my suprise when a ride shorter than my 5.6mi round trip commute showed 35 miles. The DrPepper machine at HEB doesn't cause that problem.