Dynamo hub + lights - anyone using?
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Postby piston9 » Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:22 pm
- Can you get ones bright enough that don't kill others? I use 80 lumens now and it is useless at anything over 10 or 15K's.
- any recommendations on brands or where to buy? I've looked at the usual - wiggle, cell, pushys, range has been VERY limited...
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Postby RonK » Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:44 pm
Try Kerry at local company Klite. He has a top reputation and sells worldwide.
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Re: Dynamo hub + lights - anyone using?
Postby find_bruce » Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:09 pm
For the reasons Ron suggests, German online stores are also good places to look, for both dynamo hubs & for lights with shaped beams - B&M, Phillips and Supernova are the brands most recommended. Bike 24 has a good choice of hubs and lights. They used to have a good selection of wheels with dynamo hubs, but seem to only list 4 atm.
If you can comprehend a little German, bike-components often have slightly better prices
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Re: Dynamo hub + lights - anyone using?
Postby reefer » Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:03 am
Really, if you google dynamo hub, you will get days worth of reading. ( Plus the threads on BNA).
http://intelligentdesigncycles.com/
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/lightingsystems.htm
http://www.stkildacycles.com.au/index.p ... namos.html
http://www.sp-dynamo.com/
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Postby piston9 » Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:15 am
Thank you - not sure why I didn't see those........
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Postby warthog1 » Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:59 am
I also use a Philips saferide 80 usb rechargeable healight and a couple of flashing rear tali lights also.
The Luxos is sufficient for 30kmh commuting on its own however in combination with the saferide I find passing cars don't wash away my light as they pass and I am very happy with the amount of light I am projecting, pretty similar to some road motorcycles I have owned. More to the point the pattern at which it is projected is great as both lights are shaped and don't blind oncoming traffic.
It's great having dyno lights as they are always there and always reliable. A great safety net in case you forget to charge battery lights. Essential for any serious regular commuter IMO.
xxcycle have cheap built wheels using shimano dyno hubs for those looking for a cheap entry point.
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Postby rangersac » Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:39 am
Hub I got from user s-whs on ebay who's a bit of a dynamo guru. Cyo Premium from Starbike, and the Hermanns from Kerry at K-lite although he seems to be out of stock at the moment, and I was a bit miffed when I received it from him as it was just a repackaged ebay order.
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Postby piston9 » Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:50 am
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Re: Dynamo hub + lights - anyone using?
Postby Blakeylonger » Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:54 am
I've personally used:
Hubs: Shimano 3N80/3N72/1N70/S701, Schmidt Sondelux, Supernova SD-8 & a cheap novatec
Headlights: Supernova E3 (ugh)/ B&M Eyc (ok) / Lyt (eh)/ Cyo R/ Cyo N/ Cyo Premium (great), Spanninga, Trelock (meh)
Taillights: B&M Seculite (meh), Secula (excellent), Toplight Line Plus & brake (good), Spanninga pixeo (meh), Philips saferide (great), Trelock (eh)
I want to try the toplight line small and hack it into something else. same bones as the Schmidt taillight. http://www.bumm.de/produkte/dynamo-ruec ... small.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The Hermanns taillight is supposed to be good, similar style to the philips.
IMHO currently the best beam/value lighting kit is a shimano or SP hub with the B&M Cyo Premium (this spec: 1752QSNDi-04) headlight plus the B&M Secula or Toplight taillight or a Philips saferide depending on frame/fender/rack. Luxos is much bigger with a better beam and USB option, Eyc is smaller but the beam isn't as good. Yes the Cyo Premium is *only* 80 lux but it's quality shaped lux.
other options: http://www.fixed.org.au/forums/showthread.php?t=28313" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If you're in melb, head to the yarra blvd teardrop loop at 630 tonight for a test of the options:
http://commutercycles.com.au/news/2015/ ... emo-night/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Postby piston9 » Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:52 pm
I have hit a small snag - my currnet front rims (Fulcrum CX COMP) are 20 spoke. This is going to be a problem isn't it?
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Postby RonK » Wed Apr 29, 2015 1:04 pm
Most owners would build (or buy) a complete new wheel. Likely it would cost you less for a new rim than labour to dismantle an existing one.piston9 wrote:Doing my research, thank you all for your replies!
I have hit a small snag - my currnet front rims (Fulcrum CX COMP) are 20 spoke. This is going to be a problem isn't it?
So at bike upgrade time you just put the original wheel back on the old bike and the dynamo hub wheel on the new one.
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Postby piston9 » Wed Apr 29, 2015 1:10 pm
You are probably right on the labour... Guess I have to find a new rim now as well! My LBS is going to LOVE me and see me comingRonK wrote: Most owners would build (or buy) a complete new wheel. Likely it would cost you less for a new rim than labour to dismantle an existing one.
So at bike upgrade time you just put the original wheel back on the old bike and the dynamo hub wheel on the new one.
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Postby RonK » Wed Apr 29, 2015 1:23 pm
I built mine with a H Plus Son Archetype. It's worth searching online for a complete wheel. I've seen some bargains for wheels built up with SP hubs.piston9 wrote:You are probably right on the labour... Guess I have to find a new rim now as well! My LBS is going to LOVE me and see me comingRonK wrote: Most owners would build (or buy) a complete new wheel. Likely it would cost you less for a new rim than labour to dismantle an existing one.
So at bike upgrade time you just put the original wheel back on the old bike and the dynamo hub wheel on the new one.
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Postby reefer » Wed Apr 29, 2015 1:38 pm
SP PV8 20H. http://www.sp-dynamo.com/8seriesdynamo%20hub.htmlpiston9 wrote:Doing my research, thank you all for your replies!
I have hit a small snag - my currnet front rims (Fulcrum CX COMP) are 20 spoke. This is going to be a problem isn't it?
Talk to Kerry, he got me a 36H even though its not listed on the manufactures website. He responds to emails fast.
FWIW, I am getting my hub put into my existing CXP 33 rim.
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Postby Blakeylonger » Wed Apr 29, 2015 1:51 pm
get a rim that looks vaguely like the current one and build it with that. (or mismatch, whatevs). You have a spare wheel / resale ability then. the saving in just the rim cost is stuff all compared to rim/spokes/labour, plus many shops won't rebuild a used rim. If you're DIY, different story.
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Re: Dynamo hub + lights - anyone using?
Postby Crawf » Thu Apr 30, 2015 4:39 pm
Have used Supernova's, nice but didn't last long enough.
Have used LuxosU, big light, fantastic beam, I miss it! I can't remember what happened to it, I think I fluffed up the wiring.
Now using a Lumotec Eyc which is working fine.
Rear lights have been Topline Brake+ & Secula, both serve me well.
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Postby RonK » Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:02 pm
The PD-8X is quite versatile - accepts a 15mm through axle but is supplied with a dummy axle for use with a QR.
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Re: Dynamo hub + lights - anyone using?
Postby Espresso_ » Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:30 pm
Wow I didn't know that. I would have gone for the X over the standard disc QR version. I definitely see through axles in my future.RonK wrote:I've just ordered from Bike24 an SP PD-8X to build into a 28er wheel with a Flow EX rim.
The PD-8X is quite versatile - accepts a 15mm through axle but is supplied with a dummy axle for use with a QR.
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Postby RonK » Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:07 pm
Yeah - definitely worth considering if you're planning to buy.Espresso_ wrote:Wow I didn't know that. I would have gone for the X over the standard disc QR version. I definitely see through axles in my future.RonK wrote:I've just ordered from Bike24 an SP PD-8X to build into a 28er wheel with a Flow EX rim.
The PD-8X is quite versatile - accepts a 15mm through axle but is supplied with a dummy axle for use with a QR.
PD-8X
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