Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,167
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
There is overvoltage protection built into the modern lights, so you don't have to worry. I have a bike with modern lights and an antique bottle dynamo. The system works fine except for the expected drag and noise. I also put modern lights and an old Sanyo under-BB (where the kickstand would go) dynamo, and that works fine, too. Drag is a little less than the bottle type, but it is said not to work when the tire is wet.
So go ahead. If you like the setup, and I expect you will, it's a good proof of concept. You might decide to get a front wheel with a dynamo hub. They weigh a bit more, but the convenience and lower drag are great. I leave my dynamo lights on all the time.
And you will love the new B&M lights.