Originally Posted by
Iowegian
I'm not sure if they are still made but there is (or was...) the option of a dynamo that mounted near the bottom bracket and rolled against the bottom of the tire. Has most of the pros of the bottom dynamo but perhaps fewer of the cons.
Peter White Cycles is importing the Sanyo bottom bracket mount dynamo. He lists it for $44 which is less than the B&M Dymotec 6. Should be a good option if it fits your frame. Supposed to be more efficient & quieter than a bottle dynamo.
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