Took that out of context. The SP-Dynamo PV-8 was least efficient downhill at night.
On Oct 25, 2012, at 6:56 AM, Kelly <[email protected]> wrote: > I couldn't find where you found the SP PV-8 to be the least efficient. I > just re read the article and it performed well from what I saw. Not even > close the least. I could be mis reading or missed something all together. > Looking at charts and comments it looked as though the only concern was > longevity as it's new and un tested, not to mention the problems with the > switched versions. > > It looked to me that they rated it very high and the graphs showed decent > performance. What that a typo and you meant some other hub? > > Confused.. > > Kelly > > On Thursday, October 25, 2012 12:34:45 AM UTC-5, danmc wrote: >> >> Sure. Although I do think that BQ is a publication well worth supporting >> with a subscription. Lots of great info. >> >> Hubs tested were >> Sanyo H27 >> Shimano 3N80 >> SON28 >> SON Delux >> SON Delux wide-body >> SP HB013 >> SP PV-8 >> >> Article is "Generator Hubs for Performance Bicycles" >> >> None were bad. Quality control of SP hubs unknown. >> >> SP PV-8 is least efficient. >> >> If on a budget, extra $ better spent on headlights not hub. >> >> Favorite was SON Delux SL wide body. Wide flange = stronger wheel. Likes SL >> connector-less system. Low resistance. >> >> For casual riding Sanyo H27 is tempting. >> >> That is the nutshell version. >> >> >> Dan >> >> Marin >> >> On Oct 24, 2012, at 7:21 PM, PATRICK MOORE <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > Dan -- can you share with the list, for those who don't subscribe to BQ? >> > >> > Thanks. >> > >> > On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 7:16 PM, Dan McNamara <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I ended up going with a Sanyo hub on my >> >> commute/grocery-getter/baby-hauler >> >> and it has been great. The price is right and it has been solid. There is >> >> an >> >> article on all the current dyno-hubs in the most recent BQ. Lots of info >> >> on >> >> drag and output. I can summarize and email you later tonight. >> >> >> >> Dan >> >> >> >> Marin >> >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 5:50 PM, PATRICK MOORE <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> I've not used the newer Sanyo or Supernova hubs, but I have owned >> >>> several DH3 N72 models which I understand were improved over the >> >>> earlier ... 71 -- Sheldon had this sorted out. At any rate, he said >> >>> that the 72 and 80s have the same bearings, so I'm not sure what the >> >>> difference, if any beside name, is. >> >>> >> >>> The 72, at any rate, is an excellent bargain and frankly, I personally >> >>> don't need anything better than this. I think my SON 20 wheel spins a >> >>> little more freely than the ...72 wheels, but not so you can tell the >> >>> difference when riding. IMO and IME, a Shimano hub and the Cyo are >> >>> excellent value. >> >>> >> >>> If I were looking for another dynamo system, I think I might first >> >>> look for a decent Sanyo BB dynamo and wait to see what some of the new >> >>> bike generator gadgets come to. There's one that is supposed to affix >> >>> to any wheel, and another that -- do I remember correctly? -- works >> >>> off the rim?? Vapor as of now, and I don't have the links, but perhaps >> >>> someone else can point us to them. >> >>> >> >>> The Sanyo BB generator I briefly owned and sold with the Herse worked >> >>> fine: less drag than a Soubitez bottle (which itself wasn't horrible >> >>> for shorter distances) and, of course, much cheaper than a hub + >> >>> wheel. >> >>> >> >>> Lastly, there have been several dynohub wheel offers on this list in >> >>> the last few months that were excellent buys -- this and the boblist >> >>> might be worth searching. >> >>> >> >>> On Wed, Oct 24, 2012 at 6:28 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>>> Hi >> >>>> Today I did my first mixed mode commute (bus in AM, bike in PM) and >> >>>> realized how much I truly need dynohub lighting on any bike I plan to >> >>>> ride >> >>>> after dark or at dusk here in Philly. I have a previous generation >> >>>> Shimano >> >>>> dynohub on my Saluki and love it. Also the same on my Rich-built >> >>>> wheelset on >> >>>> the lady's Univega commuter conversion. Today I rode my (new to me) >> >>>> SimpleOne home and realized that with my job (2nd grade teacher) and >> >>>> the >> >>>> time of year I'm going to be riding home in the dark quite a bit. I'd >> >>>> like >> >>>> to not have my riding choice limited so I turn to you. Now there's >> >>>> Shimano, >> >>>> Sanyo, SON, Supernova, that other one and who knows? I think that SON >> >>>> is >> >>>> probably out. Too expensive and I think I'd like to have a Shimano-type >> >>>> connector. No need to power a tail light but I'll probably use another >> >>>> CYO >> >>>> upfront and maybe a ToutTerrain USB charger. What say you? Is Shimano's >> >>>> offering solid enough? What about Supernova and that other new one? >> >>>> Thanks in advance! >> >>>> >> >>>> Justin "Dyno in the front, batteries in the rear" August >> >>>> >> >>>> -- >> >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> >>>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> >>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >> >>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/5TnNQB-wKI4J. >> >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> >>>> [email protected]. >> >>>> For more options, visit this group at >> >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> -- >> >>> Vote early, vote often, vote Rhinoceros! >> >>> http://tinyurl.com/d7muj2t >> >>> >> >>> ------------------------- >> >>> Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA >> >>> For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW >> >>> http://resumespecialties.com/index.html >> >>> ------------------------- >> >>> >> >>> -- >> >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> >>> Groups >> >>> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> >>> [email protected]. >> >>> For more options, visit this group at >> >>> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> >> >> >> -- >> >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> >> [email protected]. >> >> For more options, visit this group at >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> > >> > >> > >> > -- >> > Vote early, vote often, vote Rhinoceros! >> > http://tinyurl.com/d7muj2t >> > >> > ------------------------- >> > Patrick Moore, Albuquerque, NM, USA >> > For professional resumes, contact Patrick Moore, ACRW >> > http://resumespecialties.com/index.html >> > ------------------------- >> > >> > -- >> > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> > [email protected]. >> > For more options, visit this group at >> > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rbw-owners-bunch/-/PFudj1DRMF0J. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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