Originally Posted by
ColonelJLloyd
Here's For what it's worth, I'm of the opinion it's a really good idea to run a headlight all the time. That's why I like a dynamo hub and a light that's always on for most riding I do. Personally, I wouldn't consider using a bottle dynamo. I'd prefer a hub dynamo, followed by battery powered lights, in that order.
+1. Well, with such a French looking bike, a bottle dynamo would be appropriate enough. They're really pretty good. But hub dynamos are just so simple and foolproof. Don't need a switch or anything; just wire the lights to be on all the time.