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I'd get the SP.
The SP is rated up to 10.000 km before it might need service, the SON supposedly goes a lot further than that. So if you do lots of miles the SON is nice for peace of mind, if not save yourself some money. Both are very good
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If you choose Shimano or SON, both are excellent.
I think most good lights run brighter with SON once you’re up to speed due to some over-voltage cleverness but don’t quote me on that. They also have a system to counter condensation. Getting them serviced in the motherland is reasonably priced and you can post them your wheel.
The Shimano 6v 3w are similar (or the same?) internally with typically ace bearings you can re grease. Friends who ride 9k miles + annually tend to use Shimano on commuters, touring and audax bikes and SON on their pride and joy.
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AIUI the flange spacing on the SP hubs is quite narrow, especially for the disk versions; some wheelbuilders won't recommend them for loaded touring for that reason. Shimano and SON are supposed to be better in this respect.
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So I am new to dynamo lights at all and am currently deciding between SON and SP front hub for my bespoked ti tourer that should be availble soon. My budget does allow me to get the top of the range SON hub, but is twice as much money to a SP hub really twice as good? I could think of 110 things I could do with the money saved if I went for a SP hub...
I don't know which ones in particular I want yet as it's all very confusing and am currently going through the many pages of this thread... but it is very confusing...
I don't plan on any super long tour anytime soon but I am lazy so once parts are on my bike they tend to stay on until they are broken...
I'll probably use the bike for my daily commute on some days... because why not?
Any advice? Suggestion? Can someone just tell me what to get? Please!