On Sunday, July 15, 2012 6:21:48 PM UTC-7, Eric Norris wrote: > > I installed a bottle generator on the seatstay of one of my bikes, and > have used it occasionally for the past few months. I've used it for 30-40 > miles on two different occasions with no problems. > > It has been used in the rain with the standard rubber contact wheel. > Haven't had the need to try out the wire brush "rain wheel" yet--I'm a > little leery of that one, based on the warnings on Peter White's site about > tearing up your tires if it's not adjusted properly. > > I do like the fact that the bottle generator produces zero drag in the off > position. The drag when on is barely noticeable--slightly higher than a > dynamo hub, but a good tradeoff for me when factoring in the lack of drag > for most of the ride. > I'm with Eric. I've used the modern (meaning quiet and low-drag) bottle generator for years with no problems. The wire wheel in rain is also no problem, when adjusted well. Love the no-drag when the generator is not being used. Reid
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