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@TheShipwright - you can charge and have light. The only light I am aware of that's worth bothering with is the B+ M Luxos U. I've got one - it hasn't missed a beat in over a year. When charging and lighting the road ahead of you, the light will be noticeably less bright. Also, if you're doing a lot of stopping and starting, the device may not charge as well - it will stop charging and start charging again if you're stopping frequently. Probably not very good for your devices battery life. It's more likely to charge 'properly' if you're on a 'proper' ride where there aren't traffic lights. I'd advise mounting it above a mudguard if possible. Water has been known to break some models - though mine's never had any issues with water. One thing I will say about USB charging is that, I've found myself using an Anker charger from Amazon for charging my phone on the move - I think the consistent power, as well as the fact that it doesn't dim my light, makes it more worthwhile than having a USB charger on my dynamo. Though with that said, it is nice to have the backup option of the dynamo.
A rear B+ M will work nicely. The one I've linked below gets brighter when you slow down, like a brake light. There is a non-usb option of the Luxos below that costs almost £40 less. Great light though - has great side visibility, which a Supernova/Schmidt don't have.
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/b--m-lumotec-iq2-luxos-u-senso-plus--front-headlamp-with-usb-connection/aid:620049
https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/b--m-toplight-line-brake-plus-rear-brake-light/aid:553806