I am reviving this old post just to see if the Edelux light was the culprit? I am installing Dynamo on my Clem currently (Thanks Roberta for the B&M Taillight!). I ordered a B&M headlight so won't be using the Edelux but want to know about Leah's issue resolution. Thanks, Doug
On Monday, November 29, 2021 at 12:36:15 PM UTC-5 Mr. Ray wrote: > I'm not sure if this was mentioned anywhere but for SON hubs it is > important to not put much grease on the skewer otherwise the hub can > malfunction: > > "A lot of grease on a 5mm or 15mm skewer may block the pressure > compensation system. Nevertheless, to avoid corrosion, we recommend a > slight film of oil or grease; best idea will be applying some spray wax. In > any case contact areas at screw head and thread need some grease". > > Most mechanics grease hub skewers generously. > On Monday, May 3, 2021 at 11:47:02 AM UTC-4 Doug H. wrote: > >> I can see the virtues of dynamo lighting but I'm still rocking the >> portable rechargeable ones on my ride. All the wiring and contact points >> and all that would complicate my bike too much. I hope you get it resolved >> Leah. Your bike is awesome-sauce! >> Doug >> >> On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 1:16:12 AM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: >> >>> Andy, yes, this is the hard stuff! It’s freeing knowing I could ride at >>> any time and not worry about lighting. In college I had bottle- on-wheel >>> generator system. Talk about drag! Still, I always had working light. >>> >>> Peter White and Analog come thru with their “legendary” customer >>> service. >>> >>> Roberta >>> >>> >>> On Friday, April 30, 2021 at 5:08:44 AM UTC-4 ascpgh wrote: >>> >>>> "I can’t exactly go without one." >>>> >>>> Generator hubs and LED lighting will do this to you. They are the hard >>>> stuff, no gateway necessary. >>>> >>>> I'll be enjoying my SON dynamo and Luxos B/Pixeo lights riding to and >>>> from work today, concentrating on being thankful for the gift of their >>>> functions. They cleared my thoughts for my new bike which is a SON SL with >>>> Edelux II and Compass tail light. I would be hard pressed to depart >>>> from making my own light. Night riding, even when dictated by commuting to >>>> work, is great! >>>> >>>> Andy Cheatham >>>> Pittsburgh >>>> >>>> On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 7:27:40 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding >>>> Ding! wrote: >>>> >>>>> Update: it’s the light. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The mechanic who installed the dyno system on my Clem for me last >>>>> year was working today, and he handled my Platy. He investigated the >>>>> whole >>>>> system, ensured that all the wires and connections were correct and >>>>> sturdy. >>>>> The rear tail light does light up, so it seems unlikely the hub is the >>>>> issue. He feels like the issue is originating in the headlight. Like >>>>> there’s a short in it or a loose connection. He fiddled around with the >>>>> switch and was able to get the headlight to come on in the stand. This is >>>>> exactly what happened for yesterday‘s mechanic. When I picked the bike up >>>>> and spun the wheel myself, the headlight did not light up. >>>>> >>>>> I’m going to see if Schmidt will make this right. If not, I guess I’m >>>>> just ordering another headlight. I can’t exactly go without one. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> On Apr 29, 2021, at 12:44 PM, masmojo <mas...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I'll weigh in a on a few things >>>>> >>>>> Yes, Contacts on the right (drive) side. >>>>> Notchiness? It's just an element of the way the magnets work, it will >>>>> be worse when the light is on and when they bike is in the air. Once the >>>>> bike is on the ground with weight on it; it will be imperceptible. >>>>> Dynamo hubs will loosen up a small amount over the first months of >>>>> use, but it's hardly noticeable and likely no more than regular hubs. >>>>> Funny noise could be an element of having it mounted backwards (?) >>>>> (just a guess) >>>>> JMHO, but I am also somewhat loath to trim the stock dynamo cables, >>>>> It's easy to shorten them, but more difficult to make them longer. >>>>> Typically when joining dynamo wires I head down to the local hobby shop >>>>> and >>>>> get mini R/C connectors. this makes connecting and disconnecting a darn >>>>> site easier and also cutting/soldering. >>>>> Important to note: that some lights are DC and some are AC, shouldn't >>>>> really be an issue especially if the Tail light is the same brand as the >>>>> front light. I don't remember which brand is which, but I think typically >>>>> there's a circuit in the light that does the conversion. >>>>> I like the SON hubs, but I have to say I prefer the Plastic quick >>>>> connect plugs over the small insulated connectors the SON uses, the SON >>>>> are really fiddley! >>>>> Also note that some lights won't switch on unless you turn them on >>>>> while the wheel is moving; I haven't had a big problem with this, because >>>>> I >>>>> leave mine on all the time! >>>>> >>>>> FWIW, I have a SON hub and Edelux light that I bought in a package >>>>> deal of ebay, Hub seems fine, but I mounted the light up on my Evasion >>>>> and >>>>> the light (like yours), doesn't seem very bright. (may be why the >>>>> original >>>>> owner sold them) I haven't really done much towards figuring out why, but >>>>> it is interesting that you've had a similar experience. Since I am >>>>> currently not working, I mainly ride in the daylight, so the light is >>>>> primarily to be seen and it does that suitably well. Once Covid is over >>>>> though I think I'll get a Supernova from Germany!!! 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