[RBW] Re: shimano 3n80 dyno hub
On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 9:58 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > The debate is - should I get the 3n71 that I have built > into another rim or consider buying a 3n80 to see how it compares? On Peter White's website, he says the only notable difference is weight, and that's only about 70g... <<<>>> It would be nice to hear about a side by side comparison, but I doubt the drag difference would be detectable. I'm really enjoying my 3n71. Bill in San Diego --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: shimano 3n80 dyno hub
On Feb 26, 3:03 pm, 42MuskhamSt wrote: > I'd be very interested to hear how the Shimano hubs are in comparison > to the Schmidt hubs. > they are very comparable. as i stated in my previous post, i find any differences in weight and efficiency to be absolutely negligible. my only issue with the shimano is that if it craps out on me, i think i'm pretty much out of luck (i could be wrong on this), whereas the schmidt can be serviced. for what it's worth, i find my shimano/B&M IQ CYO lighting set-up is every bit as wonderful as my schmidt/edelux set-up. the big question is, which set-up will last longer? anyone have numbers on premature failures on the schmidt and shimano dynohubs? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: shimano 3n80 dyno hub
http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com/VBQgenerator.html It's an older report (summer 2005) which doesn't include the newest Shimano hub. Otherwise, very useful. Gino On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 12:03 PM, 42MuskhamSt wrote: > I'd be very interested to hear how the Shimano hubs are in comparison > to the Schmidt hubs. I've been debating the dynohub vs. battery LED > set up for rando rides and the dynohub seems to be at least the more > environmental choice. The only drawback with the SON hub is the > price tag, but at a 50,000km life between services, is it actually the > cheaper option in the long term? > > Also, with the lights off, does the drag from the Shminano units make > a noticeable difference? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: shimano 3n80 dyno hub
I'd be very interested to hear how the Shimano hubs are in comparison to the Schmidt hubs. I've been debating the dynohub vs. battery LED set up for rando rides and the dynohub seems to be at least the more environmental choice. The only drawback with the SON hub is the price tag, but at a 50,000km life between services, is it actually the cheaper option in the long term? Also, with the lights off, does the drag from the Shminano units make a noticeable difference? On Feb 25, 8:18 pm, Bill Rhea wrote: > I just popped for one of these hubs - haven't built it up yet, though, > so I have no insight into how well if functions. Feels lighter than I > expected (sub 500g, I think). > > Any suggestions on lights? At this point I'm thinking a Lumotec IQ > Cyo and a wired tailight also > > -br > > On Feb 25, 9:58 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > > > I noticed the shimano 3n80 hubs showed up on riv's wheel page,now. > > > I'm currently torn. I have a 3n71 on another bike that has seen a good > > number of miles. It's worked well and i've always been reasonably > > happy with it. The debate is - should I get the 3n71 that I have built > > into another rim or consider buying a 3n80 to see how it compares? > > > Does anyone have the 3n80 and can give a comparison as to what I might > > be missing/gaining? > > > -sv > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: shimano 3n80 dyno hub
I just popped for one of these hubs - haven't built it up yet, though, so I have no insight into how well if functions. Feels lighter than I expected (sub 500g, I think). Any suggestions on lights? At this point I'm thinking a Lumotec IQ Cyo and a wired tailight also -br On Feb 25, 9:58 am, Seth Vidal wrote: > I noticed the shimano 3n80 hubs showed up on riv's wheel page,now. > > I'm currently torn. I have a 3n71 on another bike that has seen a good > number of miles. It's worked well and i've always been reasonably > happy with it. The debate is - should I get the 3n71 that I have built > into another rim or consider buying a 3n80 to see how it compares? > > Does anyone have the 3n80 and can give a comparison as to what I might > be missing/gaining? > > -sv --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: shimano 3n80 dyno hub
i can't imagine the 3n80 is positively more efficient and lighter than the 3n71 from the riders point of view. i'm sure the numbers support that, but for all intents and purposes, i bet they're very, very similar. i think differences in weight, and drag for that matter, are neglible when considering the higher-end dyno hubs - they're all heavy, and unless one needs absolute top "performance" for marathon brevet riding or whatever kind of fast night riding one needs to do, i think the 3n71 is hard to beat, especially considering its price. for the record, I also think the 3n71 is more than adequate for brevet riding too. the schmidt is "state of the art" and super high quality (and the price tag reflects this), but i think i'd be just as happy on my 3n71 on a brevet as I am with my schmidt. for me, the only advantage of the schmidt (besides curb appeal) is that Peter White can take care of anything that might go wrong with the hub. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: shimano 3n80 dyno hub
Hi Seth, >From what I've read, it's significantly lighter, more efficient/less drag, closes the gap on the SON28. http://rattrappress.blogspot.com/2008/10/shimano-dh-3n80.html http://cyclinginseattle.blogspot.com/2008/12/new-shimano-3n80-dynohub-another.html If you google around, you'll find more info. Gino, flu-bound, Z. On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 9:58 AM, Seth Vidal wrote: > > I noticed the shimano 3n80 hubs showed up on riv's wheel page,now. > > I'm currently torn. I have a 3n71 on another bike that has seen a good > number of miles. It's worked well and i've always been reasonably > happy with it. The debate is - should I get the 3n71 that I have built > into another rim or consider buying a 3n80 to see how it compares? > > Does anyone have the 3n80 and can give a comparison as to what I might > be missing/gaining? > > -sv > > > > --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
