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I think that the 5700 would look dated on a bike as new as your Domane. It seems to make more sense to me to put newer components on an older frame vs the opposite.
But,
I would keep the 5800 on the gravel bike, since I just like it more.
But,
I would keep the 5800 on the gravel bike, since I just like it more.
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WalksOn2Wheels didn't I see that you have a Shutter Precision Dynamo hub on your Crockett?
I'm looking into building a new wheelset for my Trek and am considering a dynamo hub. How long have you had it and how do you like it? Any issues?
I'm looking into building a new wheelset for my Trek and am considering a dynamo hub. How long have you had it and how do you like it? Any issues?
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I get the sense that all the cool kids are getting dynamo front hubs.
I have not had one since I was 12 and had the old-fashioned generator that rubbed against the tire sidewall. Remember them?
I have not had one since I was 12 and had the old-fashioned generator that rubbed against the tire sidewall. Remember them?
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I keep going back and forth between whether I want a hub dynamo or not. I don't ride at night all that often, and when I do I have battery lights that work well enough, but I'm always a bit worried about the batteries, especially like last night when my light had a partial charge and it was very cold. So in that case, having the dynamo light available would be a nice peace of mind.
I've found that the price of a dynamo hub plus headlamp with a nice beam pattern is roughly equivalent to a really nice battery light. So financially it's a bit of a wash. Especially since I am already planning on building up a wheelset with some rims that I have.
My main hesitation is that if anything goes wrong with the dynamo hub, it would be a PITA to remove from a built wheel and replace it relative to just popping on a new battery light. I also wonder if I will trick myself into thinking that I can feel the drag from the hub. Everyone says that it's imperceptible, but if my brain convinces itself that it can feel it, well there's not much I can do about that.
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I have fortunately been spared the misfortune of having a sidewall generator. I've heard that they are not the most efficient things in the world, although I've heard great things about this modern counterpart.
I keep going back and forth between whether I want a hub dynamo or not. I don't ride at night all that often, and when I do I have battery lights that work well enough, but I'm always a bit worried about the batteries, especially like last night when my light had a partial charge and it was very cold. So in that case, having the dynamo light available would be a nice peace of mind.
I've found that the price of a dynamo hub plus headlamp with a nice beam pattern is roughly equivalent to a really nice battery light. So financially it's a bit of a wash. Especially since I am already planning on building up a wheelset with some rims that I have.
My main hesitation is that if anything goes wrong with the dynamo hub, it would be a PITA to remove from a built wheel and replace it relative to just popping on a new battery light. I also wonder if I will trick myself into thinking that I can feel the drag from the hub. Everyone says that it's imperceptible, but if my brain convinces itself that it can feel it, well there's not much I can do about that.
I keep going back and forth between whether I want a hub dynamo or not. I don't ride at night all that often, and when I do I have battery lights that work well enough, but I'm always a bit worried about the batteries, especially like last night when my light had a partial charge and it was very cold. So in that case, having the dynamo light available would be a nice peace of mind.
I've found that the price of a dynamo hub plus headlamp with a nice beam pattern is roughly equivalent to a really nice battery light. So financially it's a bit of a wash. Especially since I am already planning on building up a wheelset with some rims that I have.
My main hesitation is that if anything goes wrong with the dynamo hub, it would be a PITA to remove from a built wheel and replace it relative to just popping on a new battery light. I also wonder if I will trick myself into thinking that I can feel the drag from the hub. Everyone says that it's imperceptible, but if my brain convinces itself that it can feel it, well there's not much I can do about that.
When I go out at night, I have a really bright headlight (it's a magicshine clone and plenty bright for my needs). It's good for 2+ hours. But I also keep a reasonably bright (200 Lumens?) LED flashlight on the bars as a backup in case, for some reason, my main light dies. I am cool with that. But if you are doing longer night rides or Randonneur rides, you almost have to get a dynamo.
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Yeah. They were a real drag.
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I would not consider a dynamo for simple commuting. Those bottle generators sucked, but the hubs have some drag too.
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It's really a personal decision.
When I go out at night, I have a really bright headlight (it's a magicshine clone and plenty bright for my needs). It's good for 2+ hours. But I also keep a reasonably bright (200 Lumens?) LED flashlight on the bars as a backup in case, for some reason, my main light dies. I am cool with that. But if you are doing longer night rides or Randonneur rides, you almost have to get a dynamo.
When I go out at night, I have a really bright headlight (it's a magicshine clone and plenty bright for my needs). It's good for 2+ hours. But I also keep a reasonably bright (200 Lumens?) LED flashlight on the bars as a backup in case, for some reason, my main light dies. I am cool with that. But if you are doing longer night rides or Randonneur rides, you almost have to get a dynamo.
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WalksOn2Wheels didn't I see that you have a Shutter Precision Dynamo hub on your Crockett?
I'm looking into building a new wheelset for my Trek and am considering a dynamo hub. How long have you had it and how do you like it? Any issues?
I'm looking into building a new wheelset for my Trek and am considering a dynamo hub. How long have you had it and how do you like it? Any issues?
I like it because it is always there, I never need to hunt it down, I never need to charge it, it always works, etc. The reason I put it on that bike is because it was built as the do-everything/training bike. I have done many night rides with it paired to a German B&M light with an awesome beam pattern. I did a lot of night commuting at one point and HATED the anxiety that came from getting a low battery warning from my rechargeable headlight. For that reason alone, it's worth it to me. Never could get into the idea of the high end lights with a battery bag hanging off the frame somewhere.
As far as drag, it really is not a noticeable thing. Here's a good link: https://www.cyclingabout.com/dynamo-...g-lab-testing/
I have one of the PV series and if you look at that chart, it's no more than a few watts at reasonable speeds. That's within the range that you would most likely be able to upgrade tires and it be a total wash. EDIT: that is a few watts with the light switched off. It is somewhere around 8 watts switched on. Definitely not nothing, but not like putting on a small brake or anything.
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I have a Niterider Lumina 500, which advertises 5.5 hours on low, 3 hours on medium, and 1.5 hours on high. I feel like I can probably count on half of that on a full charge to give me some insurance, but at the medium setting that only gives me 1.5 hours of time I feel like I could count on. The low setting would give me more, but I'm always wanting more light than that setting provides.
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I have fortunately been spared the misfortune of having a sidewall generator. I've heard that they are not the most efficient things in the world, although I've heard great things about this modern counterpart.
I keep going back and forth between whether I want a hub dynamo or not. I don't ride at night all that often, and when I do I have battery lights that work well enough, but I'm always a bit worried about the batteries, especially like last night when my light had a partial charge and it was very cold. So in that case, having the dynamo light available would be a nice peace of mind.
I've found that the price of a dynamo hub plus headlamp with a nice beam pattern is roughly equivalent to a really nice battery light. So financially it's a bit of a wash. Especially since I am already planning on building up a wheelset with some rims that I have.
My main hesitation is that if anything goes wrong with the dynamo hub, it would be a PITA to remove from a built wheel and replace it relative to just popping on a new battery light. I also wonder if I will trick myself into thinking that I can feel the drag from the hub. Everyone says that it's imperceptible, but if my brain convinces itself that it can feel it, well there's not much I can do about that.
I keep going back and forth between whether I want a hub dynamo or not. I don't ride at night all that often, and when I do I have battery lights that work well enough, but I'm always a bit worried about the batteries, especially like last night when my light had a partial charge and it was very cold. So in that case, having the dynamo light available would be a nice peace of mind.
I've found that the price of a dynamo hub plus headlamp with a nice beam pattern is roughly equivalent to a really nice battery light. So financially it's a bit of a wash. Especially since I am already planning on building up a wheelset with some rims that I have.
My main hesitation is that if anything goes wrong with the dynamo hub, it would be a PITA to remove from a built wheel and replace it relative to just popping on a new battery light. I also wonder if I will trick myself into thinking that I can feel the drag from the hub. Everyone says that it's imperceptible, but if my brain convinces itself that it can feel it, well there's not much I can do about that.
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chitpole in the f terminal in philly taste better than any other chitpole.
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let me rephrase. If it is the best airport food in the philly airport. I did a side by side comparison to all other restaurants in this fine establishment. Nothing comes close to quality and bang for the buck in quantity of food.
I’ve been here since 7 am, I know things.
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Strangely enough, one of the best burgers I've ever had (like top 5) was at the JFK airport. Bobby Van's Steakhouse in terminal 8.
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let me rephrase. If it is the best airport food in the philly airport. I did a side by side comparison to all other restaurants in this fine establishment. Nothing comes close to quality and bang for the buck in quantity of food.
I’ve been here since 7 am, I know things.
I’ve been here since 7 am, I know things.
BTW we had Qdoba (Chopotle look-alike) for lunch today!
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I have two Dynamo hubs. One built into 700c; the second 27". I bought them both used. The Shimano has worked flawlessly for five or six years (more?). I have B&M EYC C+ light and one of their tail lights as well. The thing to remember with dynamo lights is that, if a repair is to be made, you need a battery light along. And if you you crash, again the lights go out. It would be prudent to have both, I suppose. I'm no speedster and I don't notice any drag. IfvI were to go back to riding nightsvon a regular basis, I would use dynamo every time.
https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/CL...amps/ePLUSLITE
I have one of those and will stash it for night rides. But the last time I flatted at night, the moon was so bright I didn't even need any extra light to change the tube. Probably the only upside to living in a flat area that isn't densely packed with trees.
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Oh and it's massive. I have been to NYC a fair amount of times for work over the last couple of years and have probably gotten that burger 4 or 5 times. Because it's so big I will usually have a small breakfast and end my day with that before I catch a flight home.
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There is a lot of surprisingly good airport food these days.