A small, service oriented bike shop in West Newton, MA

Photo courtesy of Supernova

Lighting season is here, and we are proud to offer the best dynamo hubs and lights available.

Hub dynamo lighting systems are great because the are always there and ready to go. Modern dynamos from Supernova and Schmidt have no discernible drag and there’s no need to worry about whether batteries are charged. Hub systems are indifferent to weather conditions, unlike bottle dymanos that were (and still are) prone to slipping in the wet, had notable drag, were noisy, and required precise alignment to work properly.

From the start, we have been particularly impressed with the products from Supernova. Their E3 Triple is the brightest dynamo headlight made. It is ideal for off-road use, in particular. Some of our customers (and staff) are using it on their daily commuters. The E3 Pro and E3 Terraflux (with asymmetrical non-glare beam) are perfect for road use, commuting, and general riding.

The new Supernova Infinity S (shown above) and Infinity 8 hub dymanos are due here before the end of the month. The Infinity S is a mere 10g heavier than the Schmidt SON Delux yet has a higher output than the even larger and heavier New SON28. This means brighter light at lower speeds – never a bad thing!  Cost will be comparable to he Schmidt hubs. The Infinity S is compatible with the Shimano centerlok system for disc brakes and will be available in grey or black.

Hubs and lights from Schmidt and Busch & Müller are also in stock.  We stock both the SON Delux and New SON28 hubs as well as the eDelux, CYO, and LYT headlights.  Our lighting section is here.

Some may be unable, or don’t wish, to ride with a hub dynamo system. Perhaps it’s a budget thing, or you ride multiple bikes, or it’s only an occasional need. For these situations nothing can beat the Supernova Airstream.   The Airstream has an asymmetrical (non-glare) beam pattern that is exceptionally smooth and wide. There are four power settings that burn from 2.5 to 24 hrs, with the dimmest being adequate for normal riding needs in a pinch. The next brightest is 7 hours. It’s the one I generally use for most riding (when I’m not on a bike with a hub dynamo). This light is fabulous, and there’s a new Airstream tail light that connects to the power/charge port to make it a complete lighting system.  The optional USB charging cord will connect the light to your computer to charge while you work/surf/game/etc.

Let There Be Light!