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Old 05-16-16 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by VegasTriker
Seems like an expensive solution for what can be accomplished for just a few dollars using the newer Lithium polymer battery packs. The Plug III sells for $158-$171 online. It has a 500 mAh built in battery. That's not very large. I have one of the same 500 mAH capacity built into a tiny LED USB rechargeable 100 lumen taillight.
It's enough you don't get annoying "external power lost" pop-ups on your GPS when stopped for traffic lights.

On smart phones those can result in a net discharge so you're not gaining ground on remaining battery life.

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Old 05-16-16 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
.. but still have to 'Rob Peter, to Pay Paul ' doubling the load wont increase the supply ..
It increases electrical power, but takes more mechanical power turning the dynamo hub.
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