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My three year old NightRider battery (a six volt "smart" battery) looks like it's fixin' to die...sooo...I'm exploring my options.
One would be to buy a replacement battery -- that's about $90.
The other would be to change up and head a different direction. I've been fascinated with dynamo powered light systems. No batteries to futz with and an unlimited run time are the big benefits.
I've read about the Schmidt hub dynamos and the Busch&Muller sidewall dynamos offered by Peter White. They sound killer. And expensive.
My questions are:
Is anyone out there running a dynamo hub or sidewall dynamo?
How do you like it?
I'd prefer a system that I could easily swap between bikes, which makes a dynamo hub less attractive. Any thoughts?
One would be to buy a replacement battery -- that's about $90.
The other would be to change up and head a different direction. I've been fascinated with dynamo powered light systems. No batteries to futz with and an unlimited run time are the big benefits.
I've read about the Schmidt hub dynamos and the Busch&Muller sidewall dynamos offered by Peter White. They sound killer. And expensive.
My questions are:
Is anyone out there running a dynamo hub or sidewall dynamo?
How do you like it?
I'd prefer a system that I could easily swap between bikes, which makes a dynamo hub less attractive. Any thoughts?