meic
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- Caerfyrddin (Carmarthen)
I like to use a lot of electrical gadgets. GPS, MP3 player etc. I would like to have a Dynohub and a B&M ride and charge set up, so that I could be self sufficient for my electronics.
However
Schmidt hub £110+
Ixon IQ £40+
Ride and Charge £20
Then the hub weighs 600g on its own. 400g more than a normal one. The equivalent of 6 pairs of AA batteries.
I would have to be on the road for over a week to justify it and I dont do that often enough. The resistance of the hub is negligable when riding and the lifespan is very great.
Instead I have a 100g battery charger and visit a YHA or find a socket somewhere.
Also I ride a 700C bike and a 26" bike so I would have to consider buying 2 Schmidt hubs.
However
Schmidt hub £110+
Ixon IQ £40+
Ride and Charge £20
Then the hub weighs 600g on its own. 400g more than a normal one. The equivalent of 6 pairs of AA batteries.
I would have to be on the road for over a week to justify it and I dont do that often enough. The resistance of the hub is negligable when riding and the lifespan is very great.
Instead I have a 100g battery charger and visit a YHA or find a socket somewhere.
Also I ride a 700C bike and a 26" bike so I would have to consider buying 2 Schmidt hubs.