I wasn't sure if this was best suited to the Commuting or Touring sub-forums, so thought I would ask here first. I'm considering a wheel build with a dynamo hub. I'm reading reviews but was hoping to get some real world feedback from the community. The bike is vintage Schwinn MTB set up like a Surly Long Haul Trucker (drop bars, 26" wheels) and these are a couple models I'm considering (any choice would be silver/polished):
https://www.sp-dynamo.com/series8-pv8
https://www.kasai-tech.com/fs-dynacoil-rb---qr.html
This would get laced to a 32h polished rim with polished spokes and nipples for a total vintage look. I'm open to other options; those 2 seem to get decent reviews and are economical. The Kasai hub that is field serviceable is interesting. Due to father & husband duties, my ability to ride tends to be sporadic and last minute. I also live in MI, so cold temps. at various times of the year do not help the health of batteries if I leave them on the bike. Having a lighting solution that doesn't require me to manage batteries is attractive. I've never owned a dynamo hub, so I'm wondering if that is the answer to my growing distaste for battery powered options...at least for this bike.
Thanks!