Dynamo hubs

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trigs

Hopefully a simple question... will a 2.4 W dynamo hub sufficiently power a front light?

Specifically, I'm looking at pairing this cheapy Shimano hub (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392281228871) with a B&M IQ-XS. No intention to run a rear light as I only feel comfortable using blinking rear lights (except in group rides).

Motivation is an approx £80 hub+light setup vs the £300 or so SON I'd planned. £220 would be nice not to spend. Google has led to some real rabbit holes so any help would be grand.

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GeneralStrike in reply to @trigs

I think the 2.4W standard for front light only/3W for front and rear related to using incandescent bulbs (of which halogen achieves much better brightness). LEDs are much more efficient, although I wonder to what extent modern lights are still developed with a 2.4-3w standard in mind?

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