Impending SP Dynamo death (again)
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Impending SP Dynamo death (again)
Noticed a clunking that wasn't my lock rattling on the rack and it appears my SP Hub has developed what I call the Montana Shakes.
I wonder if I have set some kind of record by having one SP Dynamo last 23,000km and another start making funny noises on day 1 of the TD?
I wonder if I have set some kind of record by having one SP Dynamo last 23,000km and another start making funny noises on day 1 of the TD?
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Re: Impending SP Dynamo death (again)
As I'm not really a gambling man, I gave up on SP and switched to Shimano. Not as pretty or as light but I've had no problems since I changed and they are generally cheaper too.
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Re: Impending SP Dynamo death (again)
I have my warranty replacement SP hanging up in the garage. It has 1500km on it. I fear it will have suffered the fate your rested hub did!
Re: Impending SP Dynamo death (again)
I’ve also given up on these as my first one failed just out of warranty. My LBS managed to negotiate a reconditioned one for me. I kept this for ‘best’ to preserve its life and it failed after about 200km!! Switched to SON and had no problems in 2 years of pretty regular use. I won’t buy another SP hub unless their longevity improves substantially
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Re: Impending SP Dynamo death (again)
So.. Judging from this thread (except for probably the weight penalty and/or the cosmetic factor) am I right to say that Shimano dynamo hubs are almost or as good as SON...
*sorry to hear about your SP Johnny
*sorry to hear about your SP Johnny
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I, on the other hand, have been running 2 SP hubs for years now with no problems.
The newer of the 2, a QR one, I rest every summer as I use it on my commuter. It's been totally flawless for the last 4 years, I think this will be its 5th winter incoming. I have to admit though that whenever I put it back on the bike after 6 months not being used, I always have a heart in mouth moment for 30 seconds until the Revo lights up!
I also have the 15mm version, which did see loads of use before I had my break. I probably had one of the first 15mm ones in the country. I ordered it directly from the factory shop in er... Taiwan? when they first came out and you couldn't get in them in Europe at that point. Not used it for a while but it still turns and hasn't totally seized as Stu's did after a rest. Making me think I should at least just run it up and down the street to make sure it still powers owt.
I'm considering getting a 12mm version once I get the new bike I'm looking at although I'm open to other options. Might take a look at the Shimano offering.
The newer of the 2, a QR one, I rest every summer as I use it on my commuter. It's been totally flawless for the last 4 years, I think this will be its 5th winter incoming. I have to admit though that whenever I put it back on the bike after 6 months not being used, I always have a heart in mouth moment for 30 seconds until the Revo lights up!
I also have the 15mm version, which did see loads of use before I had my break. I probably had one of the first 15mm ones in the country. I ordered it directly from the factory shop in er... Taiwan? when they first came out and you couldn't get in them in Europe at that point. Not used it for a while but it still turns and hasn't totally seized as Stu's did after a rest. Making me think I should at least just run it up and down the street to make sure it still powers owt.
I'm considering getting a 12mm version once I get the new bike I'm looking at although I'm open to other options. Might take a look at the Shimano offering.
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Re: Impending SP Dynamo death (again)
In terms of service life I believe so, however the son has better output and is a gem of engineering, one advantage is some of the Shimanos have user serviceable bearings I believe.redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Thu Aug 22, 2019 11:48 pm So.. Judging from this thread (except for probably the weight penalty and/or the cosmetic factor) am I right to say that Shimano dynamo hubs are almost or as good as SON...
*sorry to hear about your SP Johnny
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Re: Impending SP Dynamo death (again)
I'm also in the lucky camp - I've had one since March 2015 and it's pretty much bombproof, if anything the output seems to have improved slightly with age.
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That was always the thing with Ford engines. Got faster and faster as time went on until they blew up.In Reverse wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 11:24 am I'm also in the lucky camp - I've had one since March 2015 and it's pretty much bombproof, if anything the output seems to have improved slightly with age.
Re: Impending SP Dynamo death (again)
Ive got both a SP QR (from very early on) and SON for the last 2 years - no issues so far
SP seems to be luck of the draw
SP seems to be luck of the draw
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Re: Impending SP Dynamo death (again)
My (15mm, Exposure-branded) SP is still fine. I bought a Shimano XT when I was building up my new wheelset though.
I've commented before, but the Shimano does seem to produce some light at lower speeds than the SP. I notice this even when just setting up the wheels before a ride. A couple of spins will have the Revo lit whereas with the SP it took quite a lot more revolutions. I've never accurately tested it though.
I've commented before, but the Shimano does seem to produce some light at lower speeds than the SP. I notice this even when just setting up the wheels before a ride. A couple of spins will have the Revo lit whereas with the SP it took quite a lot more revolutions. I've never accurately tested it though.
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Re: Impending SP Dynamo death (again)
I've got a Mondeo with 170,000 on the clockjohnnystorm wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 12:00 pmThat was always the thing with Ford engines. Got faster and faster as time went on until they blew up.In Reverse wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 11:24 am I'm also in the lucky camp - I've had one since March 2015 and it's pretty much bombproof, if anything the output seems to have improved slightly with age.