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what the latest take on dynamo vs battery pack is?
For most rides, either works well.
If you are doing something really remote, like Silk Road MR or Race to the Rock, then you pretty much need a dynamo. If you are going to be able to get to a hotel about every fifth night, batteries work fine.
Dynamo probably gives you better lights, but costs a few Watts.
Alee Denham did a good write-up recently https://www.cyclingabout.com/how-much-do-hub-dynamos-really-slow-you-down/
frank9755
Ah, sorry to hear that.
Think they must have been inundated. Having had to pick people to run the London Marathon for a charity I used to work for I don't envy them having to make the decision.
A couple of us have jumped on the reserve list for Sverige Tempot (northern tip of Sweden to the south, 2100km or so- technically a brevet I think?). DIY option of that or GBDuro still on the cards, dependent on all restrictions.
Still going to go ahead and build a bike for these types of events, probably a Mason Bokeh. Interested to hear what the latest take on dynamo vs battery pack is? Currently leaning towards a dynamo setup.