tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748944590443977695.post4566131250747112215..comments2022-07-13T08:43:27.773-04:00Comments on Bobbin and Sprocket: Can You See Me Now? Part 1Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08236210810344032312noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748944590443977695.post-64746296792683309822012-11-09T23:02:52.387-05:002012-11-09T23:02:52.387-05:00Wow. That tape is awesome.Wow. That tape is awesome.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235831374184428641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748944590443977695.post-2045148883797073902012-10-13T18:11:50.219-04:002012-10-13T18:11:50.219-04:00Yup, it's in a 26 1 3/8 wheel. We had the LED ...Yup, it's in a 26 1 3/8 wheel. We had the LED conversion hooked up to test and it was WAY better than that old halogen. Much brighter and barely any drag on the wheel. So I'm looking forward to having it on that bike. That's good to know that the newer dynamo hubs perform better. Maybe I'll keep them in mind for a future build. But for the old Moto, it's going to be battery powered lights and lots of reflective tape. :) Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236210810344032312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748944590443977695.post-65181074555500914312012-10-13T14:38:13.408-04:002012-10-13T14:38:13.408-04:00That explains it. The old Sturmey-Archer Dynohubs ...That explains it. The old Sturmey-Archer Dynohubs were the state-of-the-art of the time, but the modern dynamo hubs, even the cheapies I have on my bike, are light-years better in the drag department. I've never noticed drag on my hubs. With the new LED lighting you will notice a difference in the lights, fer shure.<br /><br />Is the S-A Dynohub on a 26" x 1 3/8" wheel?adventure!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748944590443977695.post-37886360849639869582012-10-13T14:00:33.444-04:002012-10-13T14:00:33.444-04:00Yeah, it's an older SA hub. We're in the p...Yeah, it's an older SA hub. We're in the process of gutting the light and wiring in a LED. We've got it working, just need to attach it back to the bike! <br /><br />Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236210810344032312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748944590443977695.post-2298022439960507882012-10-13T11:55:29.203-04:002012-10-13T11:55:29.203-04:00Sounds like the light on your dyno setup is an old...Sounds like the light on your dyno setup is an older halogen one. Having a standlight makes a <b>big</b> difference. I have the basic B+M LED on my Raleigh. They retail for around $60, so they aren't that expensive these days.<br /><br />As for drag on a dynohub, I've never noticed a difference on either of the setups I have, but I know some people are more sensitive to it. What kind of hub is it on your bike?adventure!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748944590443977695.post-7344545082839875722012-10-13T11:29:09.373-04:002012-10-13T11:29:09.373-04:00I have reflective tape on my rear fenders too, tho...I have reflective tape on my rear fenders too, though only one strip down the center. I may go back and add more now, though. :)<br /><br />I've also put reflective tape on my cranks, on the part of the arm that faces back toward traffic. I'm hoping it "flashes" as the crank turns, and attracts attention.Janice in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642298460152468319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748944590443977695.post-5532716827934629292012-10-13T08:05:46.699-04:002012-10-13T08:05:46.699-04:00Hi Adventure! I've got dynamo lighting on one ...Hi Adventure! I've got dynamo lighting on one bike. It's ok. It doesn't have a standlight, so when I stop, the lights stop and I'm in the dark. Which out in areas with no street light is not good. Also, it creates some drag on the wheel (both the bottle and hub versions I've tried). I don't want to throw a lot of money at the Motobecane to re-build it's wheels around dynamo hubs. Now, I've got a Magic Shine headlight that is amazing. It runs off a rechargeable battery and throws out a beam of light wider than the road (handy for seeing critters hiding in the ditches) and extends probably close to 15-20 feet in front of me. People have commented that they thought I was on a motorcycle when they see it coming at them. It actually throws out more light than the headlights on my in-laws volvo. I'll be buying one of the Magic Shine taillights soon. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236210810344032312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2748944590443977695.post-63757976083180546812012-10-13T00:24:35.567-04:002012-10-13T00:24:35.567-04:00Since you do a lot of night riding, have you thoug...Since you do a lot of night riding, have you thought of investing in the dynamo lighting option? I've got it on my primary bikes, and it's great to not have to worry about dying batteries or recharging batteries.adventure!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.com