Doug Van Cleve asked:
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>Is it worth even using a S-A Dynohub now days? I have one, but
>thought I had read that they really don't put out enough power for
>effective lighting. Thanks in advance :^)
If you have a classic bike already equipped with one, they're pretty cool, but the low output makes them markedly inferior to modern units such as the Shimano or the rather overpriced Schmidt units.
I would not be much inclined to recommend a Dynohub on a new installation for major night time use.
Sheldon "Nexus Lover" Brown
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