Dynamo Lights

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TheShipwright
I'm a complete novice with Dynamos and their associated kit but I just got myself a SP PD-8 dynamo wheel and want to kit out my commuter bike with a decent front light, back light with potential to use USB power from the front light.

I think I read you can't have the lights and charge from the USB output??

99% of my use will be on lit roads in and out of central london but I'm planning on doing some late evening jaunts for training in the winter.

Q's are:
1. What's a reasonably priced, reliable, front light that I can charge Apple/Samsung phone from.
2. Decent back light
thanks

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russmeyer in reply to @TheShipwright
1. Don't know as I don't use charging, but
2. Any old thing will do, e.g. this, which I've got on two bikes and no trouble for a few seasons.
Edit: This is at least v inexpensive for a usb front light. Fwiw, I have a büchel front light without the usb bit and have had no trouble with it.
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hippy in reply to @TheShipwright

I have an SP dyno and a Supernova front/rear light combo, plus a D1 Igaro USB charger.

You can run the lights and charge at the same time but you do lose light power. So, my preferred method is to charge a cache battery (any Anker, etc will do) during the day and then use that for gadgets during the night.

It's fine if you just need a 'be seen' light but I like full power when riding lanes/unknown roads in pitch black.

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