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Old 09-25-07, 02:54 PM
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HardyWeinberg
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expensive headlight

Is there a functional argument to be made for a generator hub plus lamp(s) rather than the brightest LED money can buy, or a HID, in the multi-hundred dollar price range of headlights?

No batteries (no need to charge, no need to strap them to the frame) is excellent. No light when stopped in traffic, not great. No wheel swapping (I keep snow tires on a spare set of wheels right now) somewhat of a downer. Easy (enough) fork crown mounting is nice (if bar bag is taking up the handlebar real estate).

I realize this might be an angels-dancing-on-pins kind of question, appreciate your patience...
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