Shimano Dynamo Hub for TD13, now what?

[sthig]

I guess first I'm going to build up the wheel... and then go from there. lots of options!

[sthig]

going with the Revo

[mtntraveler]

 Keep the forum updated once you have the light and have put some miles on it.  I was also thinking of getting a Revo   

[phil_rad]

I've been using a Shimano dyno hub (don't know the model, it was cheap!) and a Super Nova E-3 Triple for three years with great results. Beats the hell out of anything with batteries for the long haul, IMO.
All of the other electronic stuff that you guys are talking about sounds great but personally a bit too complicated for me. Too many things that can break and or fail. Maybe I'm just being a stubborn old fart! :-) I'll look into some of this stuff like the B&M E-Werk, as I have an iPhone and GPS device.
Great thread here.
Cheers
Phil

[RossC]

Not trying to pimp Kerry's gear here, just thought some fellow dynamo nerds might enjoy reading this: http://www.theunknownrider.com/2012/09/11/k-litesp-pd-8-dynamo-bike-light-review/

[gregclimbs]

I am a big dyno fan.

For off road, I would use the e3 triple light (800 claimed lumens):

http://supernova-lights.com/en/products/e3_triple.html

or the newer exposure (also claiming 800 lumens):

http://www.exposurelights.com/product/000098/revo-dynamo-mk1-(new)/

<edit> both have a capacitor that manages energy and runs for up to 10 minutes while walking </edit>

and I prefer the Schmidt dynos over the shimanos, but the shimano's do also have a solid reputation.  Also of note is that schmidt just this year started making a 15mm TA version (that I would recommend)...

Also, for usb power, I prefer the tout terrain "plug":

http://www.en.tout-terrain.de/accessories/electric-power-supply/

also sold under the supernova brand.  The wiring is nice and tucked into the steerer tube and the plug is the top cap...works on iphones/garmins etc.

hope that helps...

g

p.s. disclaimer: I did open a bike shop this january and sell such things...

[Pizzaz]

I've been running a Supernova Infinity S for about a year now and its a great little unit - fairly lightweight as far as dynamos go.  Currently built into an ENVE XC rim and it is lovely 

Light-wise I'm using the E3 triple also.  Interestingly Supernova's recommendation was the smaller E3 light, the reasoning being that whilst the E3 triple has a higher output (lumens) it really needs more than 15km/h to get that.  Less than that it drops pretty quickly back to a single LED.  The smaller E3 (duo?) has less output but will put out more light at lower speeds.

The capacitor does keep the light going when walking but its pretty dim - about ok for seeing where you're going to step and thats about it...

Based on my experiences with it I have added a Exposure Diablo IV to my setup... both for walking and attempting anything technical where you don't have the prerequisite speed to make stuff works.

I also have the plug - this is a great piece of kit.  I had an iPhone and an Edge 800 on a 6 day race and only had one charging 'incident' (my fault not the system, charged iPhone rather than GPS... tactical error!) I might try using a small USB hub on the next ride although the iPhone is pretty power hungry.

The plug probably needs more than about 8km/h to charge the Garmin and 10+ to charge the iPhone... and won't charge anything while you're running the light