[Closed] Dynamo lights what to buy

I've got B+M lamps on my Brompton and also Fargo and they're great, but for the next build I'm looking at Supernova, anyone any experience? Will be wanting some kind of usb power during daylight hours as well.

I got my dynamo and light from Spa Cycles who are touring specialists. Here's their [url= http://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s197p0/Parts-and-Accessories/Lights-Dynamo-Lighting-Front-Lights ]dynamo lights page[/url] Basically B&M or Schmidt.

Exposure Revo?

The OP was after a road light. The Revo isn't road friendly - it suffers from the same problems as all MTB specific lights do, namely glare. The Schmidt and B&M lights conform to the German road regulations and also illuminate the road ahead evenly with a well defined drop-off in light level at their limit.

New B+M IQ-X 100 lux light or the SON Edelux 2. I really rate my Edelux 2.

Spa Cycles+1

I just phoned them and asked a few questions.

On road - I have a B+M Luxos U - very bright, daytime running, "intelligent" lighting according to speed (the beam pattern becomes more distant at higher speeds), and has a handlebar mount with on/off controls and a USB port for charging.

Off road - Exposure Revo

Supernova - only tried their triple for off road, not as good as the revo

What size & lengty is the bolt to hold them onto the fork?

philtricklebank
Supernova - only tried their triple for off road, not as good as the revo

What size & lengty is the bolt to hold them onto the fork?

Pretty sure it's an M5 bolt, unsure of length - measure your forks and add 10mm. I used the same bolt that held my mudguard (SKS) there was just enough thread to allow for the light mount as well.

The [url= https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/axa-luxx-70-plus-steady-auto-front-light/aid:642351 ]AXA Luxx 70 has a road beam and a useful USB port. Just under £70 at rose bikes (inc postage).[/url]
(No personal experience; I have a now-discontinued Philips SafeRide 60, but I'd be buying one if I needed a replacement)

I have a supernova e3 triple ... been faultless for years. Its a round beam, so not shaped like some of the others, but manages me fine for commutes.

I've been back-to-backing an Edelux II, B&M IQ-X and a Supernova e3 pro2 for the last month to compare on a mix of commuting, general road riding in urban areas and unlit country lanes and some training rides on a mix of A and B roads lint and unlit.

IQ-X and Edelux have a senso mode, and it works, that's about all there is to say on that bit. The Supernova is on/off via switch but I just leave it on...

I've run them off a mix of Shimano 3D37, Shimano 3N72, Shimano 3N80 and a SP PV8, no appreciable difference in output between then (as expected).

[b]IQ-X[/b] - definitely the brightest, but not so much so that you care after the first 5 mins. Beam pattern is nice and wide nearby, and has good throw, annoying junction between the near and far split of the beam though, but you get used to it pretty quickly. Standlight is a bit pants, and doesn't last long. Build OK, light enough and the flexibility of mounting (hanging or normal) is good. Flimsy cabling, it works but not sure how robust it will be if snagged...

[b]Supernova E3 pro 2[/b] - different beam to the above two for sure but I like it, the nearfield illumination is a little weak bu the main bulk of the beam is nicely shaped to the point that you have seen everything you need to see before it goes into the weaker bit nearby so not an issue. it is quite a heavy lap though, not in a make your bike heavy way, but if you're using anything but the included mount you need to be aware its a bit of a biffer.

[b]Edelux II[/b] - not quite as bright as the IQ-X, on a par wiht the Supernova but spread better, has the best beam pattern[i] for me [/i]with good throw and nearfield, and fairly even between transition them. Standlight is the best of the 3 by far and the build quality is superb and it's a sensible weight. The Cable is the sturdiest by a long way.

I think you'd be happy with any of them, and by extension the cheaper B&M IQ that the Edelux borrows the optics from (whichever model it is)

One thing to bear in mind with them is that as proper road lights with beam cutoff they are of course very friendly for oncoming people, but they can be a little lacking for faster riding, I'm happy up to about 25-30mph, but high 20's and anything over 30 and you can start to outrun the beam so you either need to be aware and ride appropriately, or have something beefier with more throw to turn on when required.

For off road riding, are there any viable options other than the Revo?

What kind of bike?

Change of mind.
Ordered up a set of supernova lights for the new bike; E3 pure 3 front and Tail light 2 for rear. Had considered amedias' post above, but really wanted the tail light, so felt it best to get a front from the same range.
Just arrived, in neat Black tins with dense foam inners - buyer's remorse extinguished. Shame that the frame & dynamo wheelset will be another month...

drlex - how are you building up your Bokeh?
Would be interesting to compare.....

aP
Di2 with a 700c Hunt wheel set, plus a 650B dynamo hand built (stans Crest with Son / Hope hubs) for rougher rides. Basic contact points. Email in profile if it gets OT for this thread.