Originally Posted by
Rob_E
I commute daily with a hub dynamo. I still like to have a battery light as a back up, because my dynamo light is more of a "be seen" light, but you can get brighter dynamo lights, I just haven't spent the money yet.
For touring a lot of people try to do their touring during daylight, so a dynamo solution might seem like too much hassle/weight/expense with limited pay off. It depends on your riding style. I wouldn't want to be without mine.
Interesting, i did a test with my 6v dynamo light, and it was very bright. (or maybe my cateye LED battery light is not as powerful or highend. Or It could simply be i need to replace the batteries).
I dont prefer riding at night, but during winter, i would love the option of using having bright dynamo powered lights to ride as long as want. (it get awfully dark even at 5 PM during winter). The rest of the year, I can use the dynamo to charge a auxillary battery to recharge my phone or laptop. (i'm not sure whether anything exists like that..but I haven't done a search yet. )