http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: dynamo - Recent Posts en Wed, 13 May 2026 01:55:07 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16444#post-221273 Fri, 27 May 2016 23:42:32 +0000 LaidBack 221273@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>A Light that has a USB port outlet on it, another thing I have a feeling exists.</em></p> <p>Luxos from B+M. Think though you had bad experience with their charger unit?<br /> We use one on the tandem. Has USB. However it can't light the road and charge a battery / Garmin at same time. Although Darkersider did - for a while.<br /> Now on version 3 at least as B+M improve.<br /> No bike component is fail free. e.g. - We have had a quality dynamo hub fail.</p> <p>Welcome to see item at shop fitted. Have one in stock. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16444#post-221267 Fri, 27 May 2016 20:45:39 +0000 unhurt 221267@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Limits of their powers untested, all-seeing &amp; all-knowing (within forum bounds), etc? </p> <p>(May be partly wishful thinking - I was once a forum power, a long time ago in an internet far, far away.) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16444#post-221255 Fri, 27 May 2016 20:01:22 +0000 chdot 221255@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"all forum powers are "shadowy"."</p> <p>Really?</p> <p>How do you work that out? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16444#post-221253 Fri, 27 May 2016 19:50:35 +0000 unhurt 221253@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Surely as the shadowy* figure behind the CCE curtain you must be exceptionally responsible?</p> <p>*all forum powers are "shadowy". It is known. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16444#post-221252 Fri, 27 May 2016 19:48:01 +0000 chdot 221252@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"I assume you are responsible"</p> <p>Now <em>there's</em> a question. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16444#post-221245 Fri, 27 May 2016 19:12:06 +0000 unhurt 221245@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>(Thanks o chdot - I assume you are responsible for making my question a question!)</p> <p>- and to have some actual content: it occurs to me I could go for a dynamo light that plugs into a USB port, and just swap the light for whatever else I want to power! Or a light that has a USB port outlet on it, another thing I have a feeling exists. </p> <p>Wait. Have I answered my own question? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16444#post-221222 Fri, 27 May 2016 15:33:07 +0000 unhurt 221222@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks - I have a SON dynamo, and it works grand to charge a battery pack on its own. Sounds like I maybe just need to wire things up as suggested above and accept that battery pack charging will be a bit slower; assume when I unplug the battery pack the light will then function at full brightness... </p> <p>Cheers for the loan offer but I have a battery pack (not a dynamo specific bit of kit, but that suits me as I also want to be able to charge it from the mains on non-bike trips) so ideally I can rig something up that works with the stuff I have. </p> <p>(I was sure I posted this as a question topic but apparently not, oops.) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16444#post-221180 Fri, 27 May 2016 12:34:33 +0000 Roibeard 221180@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>As for replacing the rim, that's as easy as replacing the rim on any hub, so no issue there.</p> <p>Indeed on some ordinary hubs, the rebuild cost is high compared to replacing the whole wheel, but if you have a dynamo hub, replacing the rim alone is more likely to be cost effective.</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16444#post-221179 Fri, 27 May 2016 12:33:08 +0000 Roibeard 221179@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think any hub dynamo could accommodate an external battery pack, not just SON, it's just I've got the physical plugs for a SON on my battery pack.</p> <p>That said, I've a Biologic hub which provides 2.4W instead of 3W and it struggles to power both a front and rear light simultaneously (it was meant for front only) - that probably wouldn't be ideal for light and recharging concurrently!</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16444#post-221132 Fri, 27 May 2016 07:34:34 +0000 gembo 221132@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I heard this earlier in the week when flirting with getting a dynamo. The sp brand which is similar to son? Could take a USB so running dim Dynamo whilst charging spare light or maybe your phone?</p> <p>The shimano one I was after as it was cheaper could not do this? Also it was cheaper as it came assembled to the wheel. So my further query is - if rim wears out (very likely on my commute) can all dynamos be taken off the old rim and a new rim built round them</p> <p>Neither brand appears to be great for running repairs according to the other thread?</p> <p>I am back to being pre-contemplative about dynamos. Lot of ins, lot of outs, lot of money </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16444#post-221121 Thu, 26 May 2016 22:39:29 +0000 Roibeard 221121@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There are a couple of options available which don't require a particular light.</p> <p>These battery packs are usually wired in parallel with the light, so no need to swap between the lights and battery.</p> <p>If you have a SON hub, I've a battery pack with the required connectors to be plugged in alongside a light, and your welcome to borrow it...</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16444#post-221113 Thu, 26 May 2016 20:47:21 +0000 unhurt 221113@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I want to actually put a decent dynamo front light on the Do All Things bike - but I have refined my needs: can I hook any light I buy up in such a way that I can charge a battery pack either (1) at the same time as having (some) light, or, almost as acceptable, (2) hook up a battery pack instead of the light as needed (via my wee usb-output box thingy) without having to faff about prising one set of contacts off the dynamo output and connecting another? Or do I need to buy a Particular Light to do this? Need the light for Ride to the Sun, but want a set up that will also work to keep my electronics charged if/when I head off with the tent for extended periods. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700&page=2#post-130879 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 15:16:46 +0000 kaputnik 130879@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Dave my bad, I'm sure I read it that way on Peter White cycles website which is my usual oracle for all things dynamist. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-130872 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:44:40 +0000 Dave 130872@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>kaputnik, according to a <a href="http://mccraw.co.uk/iq-cyo-dynamo-headlight-review/">reputable source</a> those versions are the wrong way around ;-)</p> <p>The 'R' versions are the ones with less light going up the road so that they can put more directly under the front wheel, as opposed to the non-R which focus it all up the road.</p> <p>Personally I find my non-R still puts enough light on the first few metres that I get a bold shadow from the front wheel / mudguard, so 'R' seems pointless. As you suggest, a second light aimed right down at your feet would be needed. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-130852 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 13:46:37 +0000 amir 130852@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Light test with evaluation of beam shape:</p> <p><a href="http://road.cc/content/news/97193-big-roadcc-lights-test-2013" rel="nofollow">http://road.cc/content/news/97193-big-roadcc-lights-test-2013</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-130830 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:27:08 +0000 DaveC 130830@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Oh I recall you saying when I loked into buying my current Cyo. I don't recall seeing the option on Rosecycles. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-130827 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:23:21 +0000 kaputnik 130827@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@DaveC there are two types of Cyo. The "R" stands for Rad as in Road and has a different spill pattern to the other. It is taller and focuses further away, to give a longer pattern for faster road riding where you would want to see obstructions further off.</p> <p>The regular Cyo has the more marked cut-off and a flatter, brighter beam (same amount of light but focussed on a narrower area). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-130823 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 12:10:29 +0000 DaveC 130823@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Its the mudguard which creates the blind spot, no? My Cyo IQ has a light spilling straight down, but the mudguard blocks some.</p> <p>I hate bright lights dazzling me, but my cycle cap stops these when I dip my head. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-130813 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:49:43 +0000 kaputnik 130813@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Dave agree totally. The Dynamo light is a cold, bright light, but isn't actually shining in peoples faces. I think they see the bright light and then imagine that they are getting an un-filtered offroad MTB searchlight being pointed into their retinas so decide to have a whine.</p> <p>If I'm going en-path at night I usually add my mini-newt lamp to the bike, but pointed well down to use it to fill in the gap between the light and the wheel, as the B&amp;M IQ Cyo R has a deliberate "blind spot" in the illumnation for the first few metres from the wheel. I'd hate to run over a frog or something worse (dog poo) and they might be lurking in the blind spot. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-130757 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 09:24:40 +0000 Dave 130757@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It's nice when riding along to see the horizontal cut-off in action. I only really see that now half of my commute is totally unlit (canal -&gt; WoL or Donkey Lane).</p> <p>There are still a few jokers who like to moan (although since they do that in daylight I suppose it's only to be expected at night).</p> <p>The other night I had a wonderful moment where an oncoming rider's legs from the waist down were being lit up by my light, with the sharp cut-off at his hips. Through the inky darkness above his waist I could just about see that he had his hand out to shield his eyes. There was some muffled whining going on.</p> <p>The other 100+ riders seem fine, so you just learn that some people are never satisfied IMO... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-130737 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 00:55:18 +0000 Snowy 130737@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Compared with previous years, I'm noticing a significant increase in the number of dynamo lights in use along the canal of an evening.</p> <p>Definitely bright but not dazzling, which I'm assuming is due to some intelligent shaping of the lens. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-130729 Wed, 30 Oct 2013 23:47:12 +0000 Greenroofer 130729@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>On my way home along the towpath tonight. Due to working later than planned it was the first time it was <em>properly</em> dark. The new dynamo lights were working well, because they were lighting up the whole path effectively, but keeping the light nice and low down and (I hope) non-dazzling for oncoming towpath users.</p> <p>I overtook someone on a bike and as I went by she said "I wish I had lights like yours".</p> <p>Woo hoo! With that one simple phrase she made me very happy and completely justified the 'you could buy a bike for that' money that I've spent on them. :-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-128216 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:10:10 +0000 Dave 128216@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Started off wondering why anyone would ever pay for a dynamo.</p> <p>Now have four dynamos and three sets of lights (between 7 bikes).</p> <p>Slippery slope. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-128195 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:20:21 +0000 Instography 128195@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Spare dynamo front wheel - that's another holiday job I'd forgotten about. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-128189 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 10:13:11 +0000 DaveC 128189@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It is great never having to be worried about batteries again. The only problem is you'll want a dynamo light on every bike and swapping tyres over (inless you have same tyres on all bikes) is a bit of a pain.</p> <p>I have three bikes, two sets of dynamo lights and one wheel/dynamo. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-128173 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 09:38:57 +0000 kaputnik 128173@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Installed the Seculite over the weekend, thought about running the cable inside the mudguard itself, but couldn't figure out how to reliably attack it, so went along the stay instead.</p> <p>Quite pleased with the results and even more pleased with the thought of never having to worry if I have a light / battery power with me. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-127837 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:08:43 +0000 wingpig 127837@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just beats £15.52 plus £7.60 delivery on <a href="http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/b--m-rear-light-seculite-plus/aid:50219">rosebikes.co.uk</a>. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-127833 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:00:26 +0000 kaputnik 127833@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.evanscycles.com/products/busch-muller/seculite-plus-rear-mudguard-dynamo-standlight-ec006386" rel="nofollow">http://www.evanscycles.com/products/busch-muller/seculite-plus-rear-mudguard-dynamo-standlight-ec006386</a></p> <p>B&amp;M Seculite Plus rear light mitt standlicht only £22.49 just now, and available to collect in Edinburgher. It was £30.99 on SJS cycles, and that's before postage. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-127646 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 11:01:12 +0000 DaveC 127646@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Dunno, but I'd love the Super Nova III These beauties are VERY bright! I rode up the A74 in May and the guy at the back of us three had one which was drowning out my IQ Cyo. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10700#post-127640 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 10:45:32 +0000 kaputnik 127640@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Dynamo light question.</p> <p>Does anyone know if the Supernova lights use standard output voltages for the rear light?</p> <p>I have the B&amp;M IQ Cyo front light, with the extra wires to run a rear light, and really like the look of the Supernova E3 rear light. I know the connector shapes are different, but nothing that can't be sorted by replacing the plug connectors with spade type.</p> <p>I've asked Supernova through the website but amn't sure what sort of answer I'll get (after all, they might want me to buy their very nice but very pricy front light too!) </p>