Old 01-04-17 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by kim43235
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Just another newbie question, the drag will be same whether I turn on a dynamo light or not, correct? My dynamo light has a switch so just wondering if it would make any difference whether turning on or off.

My ultimate goal would be install dynamo USB charger to charge USB power bank to turn on lights and cell phones, etc.

there have been a few articles/papers written about the drag of various hub dynamos, both with and without the light turned on. There usually is more drag with the light on, but it's usually just a few watts, and most people don't notice it (myself included).


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