On Oct 6, 2010, at 8:03 AM, Patrick in VT wrote:
On Oct 5, 11:38 am, PATRICK MOORE <bertin...@gmail.com> wrote:
Agree: I myself am a convert to dyno lights; IMO, a Shimano dynohub
and an IQ Cyo are a value/performance combination that can't be beat.
the Sanyo dynohub costs only $40. relative performance with the
schmidt/shimano hub is probably insignificant for the OP's 10 mile
commute. I bet a complete wheel and IQ cyo could be had for around
$225.
A dynohub is very convenient; my Schmidt SON (which I bought for PBP
in 2003) is very useful- it's always there, just flip a switch. I
have not made the jump to an LED lamp yet. However, the bike I ride
most at night- my All-Rounder- has an old Sanyo Dynapower bottom
bracket generator. Because of the shape of the chainstays, it's not
mountable in the normal location and I fabricated a mount on my Nitto
mini rack to drive it off the front wheel. I prefer a BB generator
to a sidewall generator because they are easier to align and roll on
the part of the tire intended to be rolled upon; there are several of
these on the market. The downside is they are more susceptible to
mud and oil than a sidewall generator
An add-on generator like this can work very well and cost less than a
dynohub and building up a wheel with it. In terms of elegance,
however, I think the hub option is superior. It is also not going to
slip when riding in the rain, won't get fouled by oil or mud on the
road, etc. I just haven't gotten around to buying a SON 20 yet to
build up for the All-Rounder.
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