Thread: Are Dynamo Hubs Worth It?
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Old 01-05-14 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Nickfrogger
... ... Anyone know where to find an estimated current and voltage output for the different hubs on 700c wheels at a given speed? Right now if I go the generator route I have my eye on the Shimano DH-3N72. Any critiques of that choice?... ...
Excellent discussion of several models.
http://www.ctc.org.uk/file/public/fe...ub-dynamos.pdf

I bought the SP Dynamo PV-8 but I only have a bit over a thousand miles on that hub so I can't really say if it will be as reliable as other favorites. So far it is trouble free.
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