Originally Posted by
noglider
Hmm, I'm trying to imagine what it would feel like for my dynamo hub to draw that much kinetic energy from me. Anyone know how to describe what it might feel like? Maybe like taking 10 psi out of my tires? I love dynamo hubs, but I use them mostly to power a headlight. If I wanted more energy, I might prefer to carry a 1- or 2-pound battery. They can carry plenty of energy between stops at an outlet, depending on what I want to power.
I think it would feel like you are going up a very shallow hill, shallow enough that you do not notice the drag, but you wonder why your speed is 10 or 15 percent lower than you anticipated.
A year ago I did a two week tour with an old friend. He was complaining about the steady shallow uphill while we were riding next to a lake, thus the bike path was quite level. But he had put Schwalbe Marathon Plus Touring tires on his bike which are probably the slowest tire you can buy, but they have great flat protection.