How To: Install the Bicycle Dynamo Light Kit from Cantitoe Road

[CrazFilmz]

id rather use a 9.6volt rc car battery for the lights

[CantitoeRoad]

@CrazFilmz Cool man. I have a friend the has the Cyclops C18MIL-FE Thor X Colossus (and replaced the stock bulbs with two Seoul H4 55 watt 6000K Xenon HID bulbs -- talk about sun beams in the middle of the night) mounted to his bike, weights like a ton. Total maniac that guy.

For me personally, if I'm going to get around under my own power, I want to light the night under my own power.

Just personal preferances...

[uSee218]

Which one is better: The Generator Hub or This dynamo that can attach to the wheel... reply ASAP pls

[CantitoeRoad]

@uSee218 The short answer: It's all up to personal preference and your wallet. Abridged answer, full answer is too long for YouTube comments: Side Running Dynamo * Cheaper * Light weight * Disengage to stop producing electricity and reduce drag * Easy to install * Hangs off side of your bike, can get knocked around Hub Dynamo * Is vastly more expensive * Heavy, always creates drag * Self contained, very low maintenance for you * Lights need on/off switches (more expensive)

[pthorsteinn]

Where can I buy an fb bracket just by itself?

[Electester]

Yep, HUB dynamo have more advantages than bottle dynamo. But it is more expensive, havier, and you can not turn it off from wheel if you want. SON hub dynamos are the best in my opinion, axa basta accessories are very good quality-because they are made in Europe, not China. Even the BM accessories (lamps, dynamos, others) are excellent too!

[Jackziom]

On which side dynamo? Those on the film is on the right? PLEASE Answer!

[CantitoeRoad]

@Jackziom  it is on the left, opposite side from the chain.

[metro2002]

Dynamo powered lights still rule. Only a bit tricky when wet. hub dynamos are better imho but more expensive.

[CantitoeRoad]

@metro2002

Hub Dynamos are pretty cool, and more expensive.

The HR Traction Control dynamo in this video has a special rubber running wheel and gets great grip in the rain and the cold. It can run on the side of the wheel or tire. I have it setup on two bikes, and it works great in both positions during heavy rain.

We use to sell the Basta Quatro Dynamo but it wasn't very good in the rain, and only for a few dollars more you can get the HR Traction, which has fantastic performance.

[carlos45703030]

Long ago bike tires used to come with the little grooves pre molded, so the dynamo traction teeth grasped them and thus dynamo action was ensured. good vid, thanks.

[CantitoeRoad]

@carlos45703030 This particular dynamo (HR Traction Control) has a rubber running wheel, and gets awesome traction, even in the rain. It also has a great deal of less drag than those old dynamos, which existed when tires had dynamo groves molded into them. Glad you liked the vid.

[sr5813]

you are going to destroy those michellins with that dynamo

[CantitoeRoad]

@sr5813 It's been five months, and the Michellins are perfectly fine.

[SrtaComeflores]

You are good with your hands :-)

[andrewclark360]

Thanks Steve, very helpful video. After watching it, I realized I attached the rear light upside down. Everything looks and works perfect now!