Dynamo Hub Power and Drag Testing: SON vs Shutter Precision vs Shimano
This latest round of testing pairs four popular dynamo hubs with a variety of dynamo lights and USB chargers, with power and drag measurements taken from 0 to 30 km/h.
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A Guide To The Best Dynamo Lights For Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking
Explore the best dynamo lights for touring and bikepacking, with tips on brightness, beam shapes, USB charging, and more.
List of Hub Dynamo USB Chargers That Power Your Electronics While You Ride
There’s a wide array of hub dynamo USB chargers available, so I've created this page to help you to see and compare the different models.
The New SON 29 S Dynamo Hub Generates 45% MORE Power (Lab Test)
The new SON 29 S dynamo hub gives you significantly more power for charging and lights. Let's see how it compares to other SON hubs.
Lab Test: How Quickly Can You Charge A Battery or Smartphone With A Dynamo?
Let's indulge in some data to find out how quickly we can charge different batteries and devices using a bicycle dynamo USB charger.
How Much Do Hub Dynamos Really Slow You Down?
While it may not feel like it, there's a cost when it comes to bike power production, and today, I'll tell you how much dynamo drag will slow you down.
Rim Dynamos Can Now Generate 70% MORE Power Than Hub Dynamos
As of this month, if you want to harvest power from your bike, the most powerful and most efficient way is using modern rim dynamos.
All About Buffer Batteries With Pass-Through Charging For Dynamo Hub Systems
These special batteries provide continuous power to your devices during times when your speed is too low for USB charging, for example, when cycling on hilly terrain, or when stopped at traffic lights.
All About The Best Dynamo USB Chargers For Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking
There is a wide array of dynamo USB chargers available (24 of ’em, in fact), and while most…
How To Choose The Best Dynamo Hub for Bicycle Touring and Bikepacking
Dynamo hubs are becoming more and more common on bikes used for bicycle touring and bikepacking. This can…