Blueberry
09-25-2007, 12:45 PM
So...I'm sold on hub generators, and have them on 3 bikes. 2 Schmidts, 1 Shimano. One bike has an oval plus light, which is a halogen. No problems there.
The other 2 bikes have the oval LED. This has caused a major problem with all computers - every ridden 74 mph on a bike - I don't think I have, either (though my computer begs to differ). One of the oval LED's was a replacement for a defective (read has a circuit problem that causes it to blow out over a certain speed LED) which came with another bike. The other I purchased. Both from Peter White Cycles.
We informed Peter of the problem. Peter had us perform extensive testing to determine the source of the interference. We did. His response upon determining it was the light was oh well, buy a new (wired) computer or new lights. However, he apparently thought this was important enough to disclose on his website (though he says we resolved the problem - not so).
Much as I hate to do it, I think it's time to buy new lights to replace the ones that are messing up the computers (since I actually do try to do routes with cue sheets at night sometimes, and kind of need distance). Anyone have any experience with other generator lights? I was looking at the B&M Fly. Anyone know how it compares to the Oval Plus (except less expensive)? I can't use the Oval Plus like I have on the bike with the shimano hub (not compatible). Any experiences out there??
The other 2 bikes have the oval LED. This has caused a major problem with all computers - every ridden 74 mph on a bike - I don't think I have, either (though my computer begs to differ). One of the oval LED's was a replacement for a defective (read has a circuit problem that causes it to blow out over a certain speed LED) which came with another bike. The other I purchased. Both from Peter White Cycles.
We informed Peter of the problem. Peter had us perform extensive testing to determine the source of the interference. We did. His response upon determining it was the light was oh well, buy a new (wired) computer or new lights. However, he apparently thought this was important enough to disclose on his website (though he says we resolved the problem - not so).
Much as I hate to do it, I think it's time to buy new lights to replace the ones that are messing up the computers (since I actually do try to do routes with cue sheets at night sometimes, and kind of need distance). Anyone have any experience with other generator lights? I was looking at the B&M Fly. Anyone know how it compares to the Oval Plus (except less expensive)? I can't use the Oval Plus like I have on the bike with the shimano hub (not compatible). Any experiences out there??