What light for a dahon generator hub?
05-14-09 | 01:33 AM
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What light for a dahon generator hub?
I have a generator hub on order and I'm going to slap it on my Speed P8. I'm about sick of removing my light every time I go in the store or something so somebody doesn't take it.
Looking for a more permanent solution. Don't know much about bike lights or this hub for that matter.
What connector do I need with this thing and any recommended lights that will easily mount on the P8 fork or handlebar.
I work in electronics so I don't need a huge push in the right direction just trying to save some time trying to figure out what connectors I may need but definitely need a light recommendation.
Here's the hub. https://www.dahon.com/us/accessories/...nce/dynamo.htm
Looking for a more permanent solution. Don't know much about bike lights or this hub for that matter.
What connector do I need with this thing and any recommended lights that will easily mount on the P8 fork or handlebar.
I work in electronics so I don't need a huge push in the right direction just trying to save some time trying to figure out what connectors I may need but definitely need a light recommendation.
Here's the hub. https://www.dahon.com/us/accessories/...nce/dynamo.htm
05-14-09 | 03:44 AM
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As you can see, small spade connectors.
Had it about a year but as yet unused. Hopefully yours will be more efficient as rotating this wheel by hand feels like turning a big stepper motor, lots of "cogging".
I read recently that the German Son hub feels no different connected or not, so must be far more efficient than this Dahon one. I'm thinking of trying it out in a garden small wind turbine project
John
05-14-09 | 07:50 AM
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yeah they feel horrible when you turn them by hand ... all do ...
The Dahon Joule hub can use a nice little adjustment of the cones.. but than it will still feel rough.. thats what the electric does ... it pushes and pulls.. and here is the secret of any gen hub.. when you drive the two forces almost eliminate eachother .... hence much less problem to rotate the wheel....
you need small spade connectors ..I would suggest that you put a glob of silicon glue on them when you have the wires connected ...
Light you need a 6 volt light with a switch .. thes witch will engage the generator hub
h the son hub is nice I am working on a complete wheel deal for 20 inch bikes... dont expect it to be anywhere near the Dahon wheel ( 89 dlr ) Its more like 360 dlr for the son wheel
The Dahon Joule hub can use a nice little adjustment of the cones.. but than it will still feel rough.. thats what the electric does ... it pushes and pulls.. and here is the secret of any gen hub.. when you drive the two forces almost eliminate eachother .... hence much less problem to rotate the wheel....
you need small spade connectors ..I would suggest that you put a glob of silicon glue on them when you have the wires connected ...
Light you need a 6 volt light with a switch .. thes witch will engage the generator hub
h the son hub is nice I am working on a complete wheel deal for 20 inch bikes... dont expect it to be anywhere near the Dahon wheel ( 89 dlr ) Its more like 360 dlr for the son wheel
05-14-09 | 09:55 AM
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My head light choice would be one of the current generation of LED's they power up quickly and provide a goodly amount of light, they are also not prone to bulb failure. I have been using the B&M IQ Lumotec Fly Senso Plus on my larger bike and have been very pleased with it. I am going to give the Spaningia Luceo LED a try on my R20 folder build up. That bike has an Sturmey Archer AG hub on it, talk about heavy and notchy!
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
05-14-09 | 01:44 PM
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I recommend you check out Peter White cycles https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt-headlights.asp.
05-14-09 | 07:38 PM
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funny, the shimano alfine dynohub i just got feels really smooth even when i turn it by hand.
i have paired it with a Schmidt Edelux headlamp and a B&M Toplight Flat Plus in the rear. I am very very happy with this settup, all wires and connectors came with the lights, and the Edelux is really amazing allowing me to ride at full speed at night.
i have paired it with a Schmidt Edelux headlamp and a B&M Toplight Flat Plus in the rear. I am very very happy with this settup, all wires and connectors came with the lights, and the Edelux is really amazing allowing me to ride at full speed at night.
