Re: For those who believe in electricity

On 4/9/2025 10:04 AM, AMuzi wrote:

I'm with Mr White on that. None of my dynamo systems have switches and haven't since I wired past my first failed one in 1972.

Switches, especially low-voltage switches are prone to failure.
But higher-end dynamo lights will often have multiple modes that require a switch but it is often handlebar mounted.
For a mid-cost, switchless, dynamo light, I recommend the 100 Lux H-Black Pro Dynamo <https://herrmans.eu/products/front-lights-4147/dynamo-10038/h-black-pro-dynamo/> for about $50 <https://www.bike24.com/p2214107.html>.
It's a lot better than the low-cost dynamo lights at 20-40 lux. I bought one in 2017 for €62,94 so they come down in price.
Not the latest in LED efficiency, but more than adequate, and the optics are very good.
A lot of people don't realize how vitally important the optics are in bicycle lighting, especially in dynamo lights where you only have a few watts of power to work with.