Bicycle parts: lighting
As with the other loose bicycle products we sell: we generally only sell what we like and what we tested. So we will not sell halogen headlamps for example as these are useless on unlit or poorly lit roads.
Prices in EURO are for customers within the EU and include VAT (sales tax). Prices in US$ are for customers outside the EU.
For any lamp or dynamo, click on the name to go to the page with my experiences with it. Everything is either in stock or can be delivered within a few days via a distributor (unless otherwise noted).
Complete light set
Upgrade your bike lighting: SP PV-8 or PD-8 dynamo hub + Philips Saferide 60 headlamp + Philips Lumiring taillamp + cable to taillamp (2m or 2.6m for recumbents): $250,- (for outside EU, including worldwide postage, no VAT) / € 210,- (for EU, including VAT and EU-wide postage). Combination offer only valid with these components, changing a headlamp or taillamp may mean a price increase different from the part prices depending on cost from distributor of the loose components...
Head lamps
Dynamo powered head lamps
- Philips Saferide LED dynamo (now called: Saferide 60) black: $90,- / € 75,- (in stock, the version with better mounting bracket)
The Philips SLD/Saferide 60 is about as good as the Edelux, has near-field light and some light going to the sides which also means the standlight is useful to put the bike in a dark shed without having to switch on the lights there first.
- Philips Saferide LED dynamo (now called: Saferide 60) gray: $90,- / € 75,- (in stock in a few days, the version with better mounting bracket)
- Lumotec Luxos B: €105,- / $ 125 (available within 2 days)
- Lumotec Luxos U with USB power output: €150,- / $ 180,- (In stock, just a few) [ In German forums there were various problems with the few early lamps that were delivered. B&M has delayed further distribution until ca. mid April 2013 and stock at the distributor at this time is low...)
- Other options:
- B&M Cyo-60: $85,- / €75,- (available within 2 days)
- Schmidt Edelux (black or silver, with cable to taillamp): $175,- / € 140,- (available within a week)
Battery powered head lamps
Modified headlamps for dynamo or battery
I'm considering selling modified Philips LBLs:
Especially the latter is going to take a while, but if you're interested, send an email to indicate your interest, if you would like USB output, price you think would be ok for such a product etc.
Rear lamps
Dynamos and dynamo hubs
SP series 7 switchable dynamo hubs
The switchable SP hubs are the best regarding vibrations (which you can notice depending on bicycle and road surface, see my lighting review pages for more on this problem with dynamo hubs). They come without quick-release.
- SP switchable dynamo hub PD-7 (previous designation: HB015) (6V3W, disc brake) $195,- / €155,- (including worldwide postage)
black, 36 spokes: in stock, silver, 36 spokes: in stock
The dynamo part of the hub can be completely switched off for those who are worried about losses while riding. For me the main point of interest is that these hubs are the smoothest running dynamo hubs. They are not super low weight so I wouldn't think 28 or 32 spokes are of real interest, I think these hubs are best used in (loaded) touring bikes or similar.
Other colours | 28/32 spokes: Will be stocked if there's enough demand (please email to indicate your interest...)
SP series 8 small/light dynamo hubs
The series 8 are the most efficient en lightweight dynamo hubs currently available. They come without quick-release. Regarding the issue of vibrations (which you can notice depending on bicycle and road surface, see my lighting review pages for more on this problem with dynamo hubs)), the series 7 is a little better.
- PV-8: smallest hub/6V3W for 622mm=700C/rim brake 390g: $120,- / €110,- (including worldwide postage)
32 spokes black: in stock, 32 spokes silver: in stock, 32 spokes red: in stock in limited number
These hubs are very good for all types of bikes, but for loaded touring 36 spokes are better and as weight doesn't matter much in such bikes, you might as well use the PD-7. Perhaps 24/28 spokes is good for those who want to use it on a roadbike?
Note that these hubs are symmetrical in flange diameter left-right, and without the disc brake mount they look cleaner, so if you want most flexibility even if you don't have disc brakes, then the PD-8 is better, but if you don't envision using disc brakes, then the PV-8 makes for a cleaner looking wheel.
Other colours | 24/28/36 spokes: Will be stocked if there's enough demand (please email to indicate your interest...)
- PD-8: smallest hub/6V3W for 622mm=700C/disc brake 410g: $125,- / €115,- (including worldwide postage)
black, 32 spokes: in stock, silver, 32 spokes: in stock, red: out of stock but email to enquire about the current status
These hubs are very good for all types of bikes, also for loaded touring although 36 spokes is best for touring, but then you might as well use the PD-7. Perhaps 24/28 spokes is good for those who want to use it on a roadbike?
Other colours | 24/28/36 spokes: Will be stocked if there's enough demand (please email to indicate your interest...)
- SV-8: smallest hub/6V2.4W voor 622mm=700C/velgrem 367g $120,- / €110,- incl. worldwide postage (black 32 spokes: in stock, silver 32 spokes: in stock)
Update on stock (not much at the moment, only in outside-EU location at the moment):
hub spokes colour in stock?
SV-8 32 Silver yes
SV-8 32 Black yes
SV-8 24 Silver no, wil try to get more.
SV-8 24 Black yes
SV-8 20 Black yes
[ These hubs have less power output than the 3W hubs in 622mm wheels, but also less losses. Suitable for roadbikes, or recumbents and other bikes with small wheel (the hub is then equivalent to a 3W hub in a 622mm wheel). ]
If you are interested in other colours or spoke no's, send an email!
- SD-8: smallest hub/6V2.4W for 622mm=700C/disc brake 385g (=6V3W for 20 inch): $120,- / €110,- (black/silver/custom colour, 28,32,36 spokes) [ no stock at the moment ]
Sunup rear wheel generator
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Sunup eco rear wheel dynamo: $125,- including postage (in stock for deliveries outside EU) / €120,- (incl. VAT and postage, on order, 2 week delivery time).
An interesting and high quality alternative for a dynamo hub. If there's interest we will stock it in NL as well.
Complete wheels with dynamo hubs
You can build a wheel yourself even without expensive equipment with a little effort, I will write about this soon. With spoke tensiometer and nothing else it's easy, but you also take a dynamo hub to your local bike shop, and they can spoke it in for you for about €25 cost to spoke in the hub into a wheel, and about €15 for stainless spokes (€20 for black stainless).
Sanyo dynamo hub
Dual strand cables to connect the taillamp to the headlamp:
- 160 cm with 2.8 mm plugs on one side, and a section of the wires is spiral wound: $5,- / €4,50 (in stock)
- 200 cm with 2.8 mm plugs on both sides: $5,- / €4,50 (in stock)
- 260 cm with 2.8 mm plugs on one side: $5,- / €4,50 (in stock)
- 260 cm with 2.8 mm plugs on both sides: $5,- / €4,50 (?)
Just send an email with what you want and I'll send payment details or a paypal invoice: Email.
You can also pick up stuff if you are in the Netherlands. Demonstration of bicycle lighting is possible on appointment in the evening. You can also try out various of the pumps and saddles that I reviewed. For more details see here: Ordering, postage, taxes etc.
Last modified: Thu Apr 18 19:01:16 CEST 2013
