Thread: Are Dynamo Hubs Worth It?
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Old 01-03-14 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Nickfrogger
I'm putting together a touring build for my first long tour (~2000mi). It will be primarily "stealth camping" and I'm concerned about plug availability for charging for my phone and gps. On the other hand, getting a USB charging system with a Shimano dynohub looks like it'll be $200-$300, which is more than a month's rent for me. Anyone have advice in regards to whether or not a dynamo hub would be a worthwhile investment? Sorry if this has been covered already; I didn't have much luck searching the forums.

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For your application, I'd suggest going with a solar panel/battery pack rather than a generator hub. I'd also suggest trimming down the electronics. A smart phone does nearly as well as a GPS.

As for using a generator for lighting while touring, I'm with imi. I don't ride at night on tour. It's easy enough to lose your way during the day while in unfamiliar territory and I'd rather not surprise someone on a dark back road. It's just not worth having your 3rd dimension invalidated.
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