[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-19 Thread Anthony King
On the page (http://bit.ly/ > ubhx99) dedicated to the SON 28 he wrote an update on 14th March 2011. > In this update he specifically mentions that he ensured that the > skewers were properly tightened. I didn't see that part of the website. Apologies. -- You received this message because you a

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-19 Thread EricP
Happen to have 3 SON 28 hubs. The one on the Sam Hillborne does seem to vibrate occasionally. Although I'm not totally clear it is a problem or if I'm being "princess and the pea." Also find the referenced site's review of lights not in line with my personal experience. But he is entitled to hi

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-19 Thread Damian
Friends, Your criticism of that site is a bit harsh in my opinion. If you read it you will see that it is not out of date. On the page you reference, the latest update is 10th December 2011. On the page (http://bit.ly/ ubhx99) dedicated to the SON 28 he wrote an update on 14th March 2011. In this

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-19 Thread charlie
I have a Serafas 150 lumen that I use on my helmet and that sucker is really bright on high power. I use it on low in combination with my IQ Fly 24 and the VO dyno hub which by the way I experience no vibrations from. This combo just works for me really nicely. I did however take a ride in the fog

Re: [RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-18 Thread Michael Richters
Interesting info & reviews, but still quite subjective. Regarding the dynohub vibrations, it's important to keep in mind that he's not just comparing different hubs in isolation. The hub interacts with the rest of the wheel and the fork (and possibly even the rest of the frame). Anecdotes like t

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-18 Thread Matthew J
Same here. Have a SONs twice. Current bike never vibrates that I notice. Earlier bike was the smoothest rider I ever owned (sadly destroyed while parked on a sidewalk by an out of control truck). On Dec 18, 2:52 am, René Sterental wrote: > Thanks Kelly, > > I too have reconsidered the info on

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-18 Thread Anthony King
I'm almost certain the author of that site didn't have his SON28 skewer tightened properly. In this case you'll feel excessive vibration. If he built the wheel he was testing this should have been obvious, since the SON28 (like all dynohubs) must be clamped tightly in the truing stand to spin smoot

Re: [RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-18 Thread René Sterental
Thanks Kelly, I too have reconsidered the info on that website after re-reading it carefully. I can't feel anything when riding my SON28 wheel on the Atlantis, but just for the sake of it will try riding a regular front wheel to see if I can tell them apart. Today I picked up a new SON28 Dyad 36 f

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-15 Thread climbthemtns
Kelly: Glad to have your input. Goes to show how various blog reviews can be biased & outdated. Helps to have informed perspectives on other perspectives You have me reconsidering a hub change. Will stop in at Riv and see what Rich would charge for a hub change. I'm still going to go with a batt

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-15 Thread climbthemtns
Kelly: Glad to have your input. A great 2 cents worth! Goes to show how various blog reviews can be biased & outdated. Helps to have informed perspectives on other perspectives You have me reconsidering a hub change. Will stop in at Riv and see what Rich would charge for a hub change. I'm sti

Re: [RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-14 Thread Toshi Takeuchi
Yes, the 80 lux model is the one you want. If 1.5 hours is okay for you in terms of battery life on high (with 4 high quality NiMH AA batteries), then this is the light to get. I wish they produced the same philips light for dynamo. The dynamo is a 60 lux version, which is apparently more or les

[RBW] Re: A great link to the best overview I've seen on lighting systems

2011-12-14 Thread climbthemtns
Just heard back from Peter- He says - "The "40" isn't the bright one. The one I'll be stocking costs $220 and is twice the brightness. SR80." Just placed my order. Michael On Dec 14, 12:22 pm, climbthemtns wrote: > I've been researching of late to replace a NR light that has finally > failed.  I