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+1 SP hub and B&M IQ-X light. I have around 10k miles on mine and no issues or maintenance. Had a Shimano 3N80 before, the SP hub has a bit less vibration while light is on but I still feel it.
IQ-X has one annoying thing, it starts up automatically when you start rolling. This means if you want it off during the day, every time you stop and start again it will turn on again. Not a huge deal but it annoys me. However, the beam is extremely bright and I have happily used it for all night rides randonneuring, including fast descents at night. I just angle it up a bit if I'm going into a longer descent to get longer throw ahead of me. |
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So do you mean even when the unit is turned off, it automatically starts up when the wheel starts rolling?? I assumed if the unit is off, the hub would not be engaged?? Still learning how these all work!!
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not in line with OP but has anyone ever tried the "Velogical Rim Dynamo" system for at least powering lights while riding? Also, interested in a powerful light powered by bike but not necessarily for charging stuff. Looking to setup for faster 400 to 600k credit card touring and dont really wanna build up a new front wheel...
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The switch on my prior light, and IQ-Cyo, was a dial that had "off" "standlight" and "on", so it didn't have the same problem. However, eventually after about 5 years of heavy usage, my switch broke and that's what caused me to get the new light. |
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Edeluxe has none of this weirdness. I also feel vibration from the Son hub. I consider it normal so it doesnt bother me at all. In fact can be sort of soothing. The hum of your equipment working properly. But I mostly forget about it immediately. |
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Interesting, it didn't even occur to me that it might be a bug rather than a feature. I might have to go for an Edelux next time.
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Apart from the always-on aspect to the IQ-X that was already mentioned, the thing I dislike about the IQ-X and Cyo is the hard-wired primary wire to the dyno and short pigtail leads for the taillight. I have had to modify that wiring on more than one occasion and in one case, the taillight leads on the Cyo broke off from winter corrosion and I had to install new ones. Some of the cheaper B&M head lights (including the Lyt and Avy) just have two sets of male terminals on the rear, allowing you to deal with wiring separate from the light itself. A little easier for those who are not comfortable with fiddling with it and in some cases, using a soldering iron. KJ Last edited by xnetter; 10-29-2020 at 03:32 PM. |
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https://www.darkerside.org/2017/02/b...dlight-review/ |
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Joining this party late, but I'll share anyway.
My preference is Shimano hubs over SP unless Shimano doesn't have an option for the bike. I've had four, soon to be five, wheels with Shimano dyno hubs and they've all been good across a whole range of wheel sizes (20", 26", 650b, 700c). The one SP hub I had (PL-8X, 100x15 thru) had tight bearings and was noticeably more draggy, light on or light off, than any of the Shimano hubs with the lights on. It was draggy enough that I eventually had a new fork made for that the bike to use the 100x12 thru Shimano hub after it was released. The IQ-X is a nice light. The rotating bracket is nice for mounting flexibility. Compared to the 80 lux Cyo Premium, it doesn't have as good of a standlight and it flickers more at low speed. The IQ-X throws light farther, but the beam is narrower. The Cyo's beam is shorter, but wider. So which light might depend on the bike it's going on. I have an IQ-X on a faster bike and three Cyos on other slower bikes. For rear lights, I'm a fan of the B&M Line (aka Topline) if the bike has a rear rack, or the Secula if it doesn't. The fender version of the Secula matches the hole pattern for reflectors, so lots of mounting options with all those unused reflector brackets. Also, the Di2 wire cover/tape is nice for routing wires along the frame. Heatshrink is another nice option when routing it along housing. |
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Anyone using a dynamo hub?
Lately I have been toying with the idea of a dynamo front hub. This would be new territory for me so I am hoping to hear from experiences you all may have. Anything such as ease of use, system drag, lighting options / versatility would be helpful to hear. Thanks!
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Budget/use/aesthetics/specific needs will lead you to a bunch of different end results. |
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Get a SON hub if you can afford it. Use the coax connection. Also an IQ-X and a dyno taillight.
Now you don't need to read the other thread. |
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