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So I checked my speedo today, reset it, made sure it was calibrated correctly, pumped up my tyres and went out for a speed effort to see if my 45 mph or so on my computer was right. I could only get up to 36 along Queensbridge road. After going into London fields cycles I checked my computer again and my maximun speed was set to 65 mph! I'm guessing that the alarms must interfere with the settings, I'm dissapointed as I was sure the 44.9 mph was mine but on my efforts today I have to concede that it may be bogus. 45 mph is fucking fast. Maybe if I had a velodrome, clear track, a massive gear and the perfect bike I could get that speed, but it's not gonna happen on shitty london tarmac too easily!