Hello,
I am pondering on the idea to have a 6 volt bicycle dynamo installed on my bike. Anyone here have any experience with bicycle dynamos?

I can see great benefits from a dynamo during touring, but i wonder why it's not as much popular in US as it is in Europe?

As with most dynamos, once you stop pedaling, there is no power, but I do have a plan to use it with small LED blinking lights, so that I am not totally left in the dark if i have to stop. However, if i could have a rechargeable battery installed, i should have no trouble at all at slow speeds or at a complete stop.

I have already purchased the 6v 3 watt dynamo, but have yet to install it. It does seem to be a bit noisy, but If i like it, i may upgrade to a hub dynamo.

Any advise from experiences users?

Thank you