Bottom Bracket Generator Set which includes a 2.4 watt halogen headlamp, .6 watt taillight and the bottom bracket generator. This is a 6 volt 3 watt bottom bracket system.
Submitted by
Fred
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: March 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:
the hallway of the biology building at 3AM
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
I forget
Strengths:
There when you need it, works in rain, not a lot of drag, no drag when it's off
Weaknesses:
There when you don't need it, a bit noisy, more drag than a dynohub when it's running, slips in snow, light goes out when you stop, do they still make these?
A good compromise between price and function if you want a reasonably efficient occasional use generator light that you can count on to actually work when you need it. For regular all-weather commuting use I'd suggest a dynohub (Schmidt, very expensive, or Shimano, which is draggy when off) with a blinky as a backup, or maybe one of the fancy low-drag Euro generators like Lightspin or Busch & Muller
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