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Paul:Everyone in San DIego ... have all also encountered that broken USB connection.NiteRider owner here (four units) - never had issues with USB port (knock on wood). Also happy with my Cygolite Metro (maube two or three units) series of headlights - their daylight blink mode is brighter than I've ever seen it.
Sigurd:Does anyone know of a local tech who can service a Schmidt SONDelux dynahub?
I don't know if servicing requires special tools or knowledge, but my regular bike shop was loathe to take on the task out of concern of messing something up. The Schmidt web site is thin on info about dealers outside of Germany.
Thanks for ideas.
Sigurd:I spoke Linda White today, who told me that no servicing is needed unless the hub is making noises.
t.e.d:Nothing at all - it's actually better than new, as those little "bumps" when you spin the wheel are much less pronounced now than when the hub was new.Sigurd:I spoke Linda White today, who told me that no servicing is needed unless the hub is making noises.What's wrong with it?
Sigurd:t.e.d:Nothing at all - it's actually better than new, as those little "bumps" when you spin the wheel are much less pronounced now than when the hub was new.Sigurd:I spoke Linda White today, who told me that no servicing is needed unless the hub is making noises.What's wrong with it?
But I am used to hubs that regularly need servicing (bearings, grease, adjustment), but if the SON needs _nothing ever_, all the better.
HippyOnaBike:I have been totally enamoured with Blitzu lights lately. I've given more than a few away, and I own at least 2 rear lights and a multitool of theirs currently. Their lights are so cheap and so good, I feel like I must be doing something terrible as a consequence, like unwittingly supporting child slavery or somesuch. Anyone else got a Blitzu light? $15 for a sweet rechargeable taillight. $20 for an even brighter awesome rechargeable taillight that includes a free multitool (that has a socket wrench attachment set !!!). $23 for a rechargeable front and tail light combo pack- 350 lumen headlight!?!
Sigurd:Does anybody have recommendations for a helmet mounted tail light (or just a helmet rear mount that is compatible with Planet Bike, Portland Design Works, etc)?
Daylight Saving time ending brings shorter days, the San Diego County Bike Coalition invites all bike commuters to receive free front and rear bike lights 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at the San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. The Bike Coalition and the San Diego Central Library will encourage safe, nighttime commuting with helpful tips and important safety information about riding in the dark.
Daylight Saving officially ends on Sunday, Nov. 5, which means more people who commute by bikes will pedal home in the dark. As California state law requires cyclists to use front and rear lights when commuting at night, the Bike Coalition wants to ensure all people in San Diego have access to what they need to be visible on busy streets and get home safely.
Stephan:I'm looking for a local shop that can diagnose problems with a dynohub-powered lighting systemVery timely question for me, as the wheel with my SONDelux hub has developed a hub related wobble, and I see no way of tightening the SonDelux the way I do it on a traditional hub (cup, cone and locknut).
New Parts from SONIf it's a solid threaded axle, maybe the threads have been crushed down, increasing the gap between the hub and axle. A new axle might do the trick if there is no other solution. In the links below, SON states the axle is solid just for this reason. It could have been modified by a bike shop however. Also they state that there is normal bearing wear and can be ignored as it relates to the generator. How do you ignore your front wheel wobbling side to side?
Posted on September 5, 2018
by Jan Heine, Editor, Bicycle Quarterly
https://www.compasscycle.com/tech-info/lights/
At bottom of page is a link to Compass Bikes. They claim they'll answer any questions within a few days.
https://nabendynamo.de/en/service/faqs/
How much play may the bearings have?
New grooved ball bearings have about zero play. During longterm-use the play may increase within a few hundredths of a millimeter. At the rim you may feel a small movement to the right and to the left then. Even when you continue cycling with a lot of bearing play no damage will occur.
Can I use 15 mm or 12 mm thru axle dynamos in standard 9mm QR forks?
Yes, with a suitable axle-adapter that is certainly possible. The fork will need to be of 100 mm width , of course.
https://nabendynamo.de/en/service/downloads/
https://nabendynamo.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Montageanleitung_SON28-SON28disc_EN.pdf
Fitting the Front Wheel
The SON 28 is suitable for fitting in forks with 100 mm fork width and 9mm axle slot. The electrical connections may be placed either on the left or on the right side. The front wheel is fastened with a standard skewer (an Allen fitting, a quick release or anti-theft device).
The shaft of the bolt should not be greased to prevent clogging of the pressure compensation system.
It is indispensable that you regard the manufacturer's instructions.If the skewer is tightened insufficiently, the axle might move in the fork slots causing a rattling noise. Regularly check the firm fitting of the front wheel.
- Thread and bolt head should be greased, but not the shaft of the skewer.
- Fasten the SON 28 with a tightening torque of 8-10 Nm at the Allen skewer.
- Following installation check the tightening torque after 300km.
Care and Maintenance
The generator itself is optimally protected within the hub and is fully wear and maintenance free as it works without gears or contact. To prevent water ingress, the hub should never be exposed to strong jets of water (hose, pressure washer) or immersed in water.
The deep groove ball bearings of the hub are permanently lubricated and also maintenance free under normal conditions of usage, i.e. they cannot be adjusted and require no further lubrication. A small amount of play is normal in deep groove ball bearings and will not result in damage. The SON 28 axle and the parts on it have no threads so that nothing can or may be adjusted.
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https://www.peterwhitecycles.com/schmidt.php
gottobike:
Light & Motion - VIS 360 PRO
https://www.lightandmotion.com/choose-your-light/vis-pro/vis-360-pro
Favorite things about this light include orange side markers and being a helmet light, it also allows hands-free lighting off the bike. I typically run headlamp on pulse during the day and then steady on low at night. And of course, just in time for Tuesday Night Social Ride and the "fall - back" of daylight savings time on 11/4 (dark morning commutes).
t.e.d:gottobike:
Light & Motion - VIS 360 PRO
https://www.lightandmotion.com/choose-your-light/vis-pro/vis-360-pro
Favorite things about this light include orange side markers and being a helmet light, it also allows hands-free lighting off the bike. I typically run headlamp on pulse during the day and then steady on low at night. And of course, just in time for Tuesday Night Social Ride and the "fall - back" of daylight savings time on 11/4 (darkmorningevening commutes).
Doesn't the Fall time change mean lighter mornings?
gottobike:t.e.d:gottobike:
Light & Motion - VIS 360 PRO
https://www.lightandmotion.com/choose-your-light/vis-pro/vis-360-pro
Favorite things about this light include orange side markers and being a helmet light, it also allows hands-free lighting off the bike. I typically run headlamp on pulse during the day and then steady on low at night. And of course, just in time for Tuesday Night Social Ride and the "fall - back" of daylight savings time on 11/4 (darkmorningevening commutes).
Doesn't the Fall time change mean lighter mornings?
Good catch, t.e.d:. I'm consistently 50% correct with the time change.