Aushiker wrote:If I get the Supernova I will have a Shimano, a SON and Supernova dynamos so a chance to do a bit of comparison
Andrew, I'll be interested to see the results over time. My Shimano dynamo is doing well but its still quite new.
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Postby Tim » Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:21 pm
Aushiker wrote:If I get the Supernova I will have a Shimano, a SON and Supernova dynamos so a chance to do a bit of comparison
Postby eeksll » Sun Jul 22, 2012 8:53 pm
Tim wrote:eeksll wrote:Looking at the exploded diagram wandering if only having the single set of bearings is a disadvantage. Also wandering if it is the reason any time I stand and ride (to get over a hill) I get disc rotor rub.
I thought the same thing when I looked at the diagram for my Shimano Dynohub. After a bit of research I found out there are in fact two sets of bearings like a normal hub. Its just that Shimano don't consider them user serviceable hence no inclusion on the exploded diagram. They are serviceable but a fairly fiddly and delicate job. There is a soldered on wire that runs in a groove along the axle that exits at the plastic connector. Apparently it is easy to break the soldered connection when opening the drive side bearings up and render the whole unit kapput.
Postby Aushiker » Fri Jul 27, 2012 1:35 am
Postby just4tehhalibut » Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:02 am
Aushiker wrote:If I get the Supernova I will have a Shimano, a SON and Supernova dynamos so a chance to do a bit of comparison
Postby Aushiker » Fri Jul 27, 2012 10:44 am
just4tehhalibut wrote:Aushiker wrote:I have SON, SRAM, Shimano and about to try one of those SP hubs if you want a bit of cross-testing.
Postby rifraf » Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:03 am
Aushiker wrote:The price on the SP hubs is quite friendly
Andrew
Postby Aushiker » Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:21 pm
rifraf wrote:Because of Sons 5 year warranty, I'm yet to be convinced of the economics of buying
"any" model hub that may be half the price but less than half the warranty.
Postby Aushiker » Fri Jul 27, 2012 12:26 pm
Postby KonaCommuter » Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:12 pm
Postby Aushiker » Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:24 pm
KonaCommuter wrote:I'm going to use it on my Oppy Road Bike but should I go for the disc version so I can migrate it to future builds? (Tout Terrain frame =)
Second question - I don't roll with panniers. However I like the look of some of the B&M rear lights made for panniers. I should imagine that a mount could be made to rig one up say under the seat. Anything wrong with this train of thought? Should I just go with the B&M Seculite Plus?
Postby rifraf » Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:32 pm
KonaCommuter wrote:Thanks for the help earlier
b] though before I "lock it in Eddy"
I'm going to go for a SonDeluxe hub in an effort to buy right the first time.
Postby KonaCommuter » Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:33 pm
Postby high_tea » Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:32 pm
Postby Aushiker » Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:02 pm
KonaCommuter wrote:I was thinking that this would work to mount it under the seat (like the saddle bag) (Picture from Peter White Cycles)
Postby il padrone » Wed Aug 01, 2012 9:26 pm
Postby Aushiker » Wed Aug 01, 2012 11:48 pm
il padrone wrote:Seculite Plus is a slightly older model of tail-light, just a single (but bright) LED, 1W if I recall. It is a very neat set up if you want to run a tail-light but not pannier rack. Just fits neatly to the mudguards - I taped the double-pole cable inside the mudguard with 1" gaffer tape.
Postby Baalzamon » Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:45 am
Postby Aushiker » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:19 am
Baalzamon wrote:Or Supernova E3 pro light with rear E3 lights than can be put on rack or on seatpost.
Postby Baalzamon » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:32 am
Aushiker wrote:Baalzamon wrote:Or Supernova E3 pro light with rear E3 lights than can be put on rack or on seatpost.
Very expensive but. BTW can the rear E3 be used with other front lights?
Andrew
Postby KonaCommuter » Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:07 pm
rifraf wrote:
Dynamo hubs are great.
Have you considered the new Son28?
I use a Sondelux but I have 20" wheels which the hub was originally designed for.
The Sondelux will be fine for bigger wheels with a led headlight but the output "may" not be enough to utilise an E-Werk (completely) or similar due to the wheels rotating slower than originally designed for.
I mention this as you may not want to charge a gps, cell phone etc. at the moment but perhaps
you may change your mind down the track.
Just a thought.
Aushiker wrote:
BTW I agree with Rifraf. I would go the Son28.
Andrew
Postby Baalzamon » Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:14 am
KonaCommuter wrote:
Those E3 tail lights don't strike me as being visible from the side of the bike. Happy to be wrong
Postby RonK » Fri Aug 03, 2012 6:45 am
KonaCommuter wrote:Those E3 tail lights don't strike me as being visible from the side of the bike. Happy to be wrong
Postby rifraf » Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:48 am
RonK wrote:KonaCommuter wrote:
I suggest you save having the wiring clutter on the frame and use a battery powered flashing taillight.
Postby Crawf » Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:25 pm
RonK wrote:Yes, quite so. I'm not impressed with mine - side visibility is poor, and I don't think a steady light is as noticeable as a flashing light. I'm not sure it is so bright either, but of course cannot see while I'm moving. It's definitely not particularly bright while stopped at intersections,
Postby Crawf » Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:42 pm
KonaCommuter wrote:Those E3 tail lights don't strike me as being visible from the side of the bike. Happy to be wrong
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