On 3/8/2017 8:22 PM, Doug Landau wrote:


Okay, I'm reading the sp-dynamo site, but I'll tell ya rite now, all of this is pure sensory overload. Or pure overload, at least. Meaning every dam light on Peter White's site sounds like the greatest thing ever. I don't see how one can possibly go wrong no matter what one buys from Peter except by getting one that's too good and blinding oncoming traffic with it.

That said, I was just thinking that I see no reason not to get the schmidt hub, for its fantastically low drag and wide spacing, and the luxos U for its ability to charge one's phone. Just as soon not have the handlebar switch , but whatever.

(Also, I don't understand the difference between the shimano 3N70, 71, and 72, and 80 for that matter, and also see that the 80 is not available in 36h, and I have a 36h rim I'd like to use.)

I guess I do see the point of going with Sanyo, as they are about 1/4 the price, at $50. Whatever. I'm drooling over the schmidt, so...

Choosing the light is mind-boggling. I was relieved to see the words of praise for the luxos U and its charging ability, cuz until then my head was swimming; as stated, they all look like the headlight-to-end-all-headlights. I guess I need to read the whole dam site over again because - as stated - since I am not shopping for Mtn-biking, and not trying to illuminate the trees up above and the forest on both sides, it seems like any of the lesser lights will be just fine.

About price, quality, cache', etc.: There's no doubt that some people
buy certain bike components - including lighting systems - partly
because they enjoy the thought of having "the best." Heck, I have a
friend who spend over $130 on fenders for one bike. I doubt very much
that they're four times better than the ones I bought. But he likes
them, and it's his choice.

Changing the subject slightly how many lumens does it take to blind oncoming traffic? Am I doing so with my $100 Cygolite Pace 850?

It's not a matter of lumens. You can blind someone with a laser that's
got a very low lumen count.

But if you're worried about that, or any other aspect of your lighting
system's appearance, why not work with a friend so you can see what your
lights look like to others?


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- Frank Krygowski