Phil (ascentale)6d ago

@poorpossum asks:

I'm teaching myself to wheel build, and green-lit to work on this endeavor on shop time, so it's time to buy a dynamo hub.

Q7. Who's rocking dynamos? What are you using? Lights, hubs, pictures, experiences, and any other accessories would be great to see!

If anyone needs specifics: 36h, quick release, and disc (ideally center lock). Oh, and vanity demands that it must be silver.

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Show threadGemma ⭐️🔰🇺🇸 🇵🇭 🎐6d ago

@ascentale @poorpossum @bikenite #BikeNite A7. Sorry, no. I have zero use for dynamos. I use battery lights with replaceable and/or rechargeable cells, or lights that are integrated into my ebike's main power system.

I get why people like dynamos, but any power coming out of my legs needs to go to the road, not the lights.

Show threadBob Downie6d ago
@gcvsa @ascentale @poorpossum @bikenite
I would absolutely agree with you for sports cycling, but for touring and utility cycling I would go dynamo every time. You never have to ask yourself "where are my lights?", "are my lights charged?". They are on your bike and they are working. They really take the stress out of using your bike(s) 24/7.
Show threadGemma ⭐️🔰🇺🇸 🇵🇭 🎐

@geomannie @ascentale @poorpossum @bikenite I mean, sure, if I were planning on going around-the-world on a bicycle, to places where i might be without mains power for days or weeks at a time, then a dynamo is definitely worth the tradeoff.

But for someone like me, who physically cannot ride more than about 5 miles from home (terrain and injury), and will virtually always be carrying backup cells and/or powerbanks, plus an EDC flashlight, battery powered lights make much more sense.

Nov 22 at 9:18pmWeb
Show threadGemma ⭐️🔰🇺🇸 🇵🇭 🎐5d ago
@geomannie @ascentale @poorpossum @bikenite Cycling is not a "sport" for me, it's transportation (ebike) and a fitness routine (60-75 minute short rides only).
Show threadPoor 'Possum5d ago

@gcvsa @geomannie @ascentale @bikenite

Cycling is purely transport/commuter based for me, and this isn't a "hey, tell me why dynamos are a bad idea thread," it's a "I've decided on using a dynamo, help me narrow it down" thread.

So again. Thanks for taking the time. Clearly this question wasn't one that overlaps with your experience or expertise, and that's okay!