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Old 02-10-16 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CafeVelo
I've got one for my commuter that I never bothered to install. Tons of drag, and weighs more than my crank. Wouldn't dream of installing it on a race bike. For some people though, a front hub that powered a di2 system would be ideal.
Dynamo hubs feel like they make a lot of drag when you feel the axle with your fingers, but in practice, the drag is completely imperceptible.
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