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Ty Smith  
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 More options Nov 7 2012, 4:34 am
From: Ty Smith <tyj...@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2012 01:34:15 -0800
Local: Wed, Nov 7 2012 4:34 am
Subject: Re: {BL} Son Hub problem/question
Hi Peter,

All works well after reversing the connections on the taillight. I
confirmed it riding home. You are a genius! Headlight VERY bright, far
exceeding my expectations. I have some dark sections without
streetlights going home and it was amazing. Far better than my old
Dinotte 600 headlight, and I thought that was powerful. I really like
the focused beam as well. With the old Dinotte, I got cars coming at
me flashing their highbeams at me. I used to think they were just
being jerked. I didn't realize that I was shining the equivalent of
high beams at them. I can tell I will have no such issues with this
light.

Regarding the issue of where to put my Ixon IQ,, I can see that I
should get the handlebar adapter you sell along with the bracket, and
mount it on my front rack next to the Edelux. Do you agree?

Thanks again,

Ty

On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 2:50 PM, Ty Smith <tyj...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey Peter,

> I just reversed the wires at the tailight, spun the wheel, and I think
> that did the trick. Hard to tell during daylight hours, but the light
> output looks very good on the headlight, and the standlight is working
> for both the headlight and tailight.

> Your therory really made sense to me, since the Edelux had standlight
> working, but no main light. The tailight had its main light going, but
> no standlight. Reversing seems to work.

> Big test will be going home from work tonight, but I think it will be
> good. I'll let you know.

> Oh, another question: Since my edelux is on the handlebar rack at the
> height you reccomend, it is not interfering with my wireless Cateye
> computer.
> However, I have been putting my Ixon IQ on the handlebar, and no
> matter how wide I put them, it knocks out the bike computer.   From
> what I read on your site, it seems moving it down next to the Edelux
> would be the best move, short of switching to a wired computer.
> Please see enclosed pictures.

> Thanks again,

> Ty

> On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Peter White <peterjwh...@gmail.com> wrote:

>> Try reversing the wires connecting the headlight to the taillight. The
>> Seculite Plus can ground to the fender via its mounting bolt. And the Edelux
>> can ground to the frame via its base. So you may just have a short between
>> the two lights. Reverse the leads at the taillight and let us know what
>> happens.

>> PJW

>> On Monday, November 5, 2012 3:02:06 PM UTC-5, Ty Smith wrote:

>>> Hi Peter,

>>> I just tried calling, and left WAY too long of a message, sorry!

>>> I'm at work, and I don't have the bike with me. I'm in California, and
>>> I'm sure by the time I get home ( 6:30 Pacific, 9:30 Eastern) you will
>>> be long gone.

>>> Should I bring my bike in tomorrow, so that I can call you and you can
>>> direct me where to look? One thing to throw into the mix is the
>>> standlight feature of the tailight is not working. Sorry, it was
>>> months ago that I bought the light through Zack Kaplan, so I had
>>> forgotten the specifics. My tailight is the seculite plus, so it
>>> should have a standlight feature.

>>> So please let me know if I should bring the bike in tomorrow.

>>> Thank you very much!

>>> Ty Smith

>>> On Mon, Nov 5, 2012 at 11:54 AM, Peter White <peter...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> > How fast are you going?
>>> > The Edelux is a bit over twice the brightness (according to my camera's
>>> > light meter) of the Ixon IQ. Sounds like all you have is the standlight
>>> > working. You should give me a call.

>>> > 603 478 0900

>>> > PJW

>>> > On Monday, November 5, 2012 11:45:53 AM UTC-5, Ty Smith wrote:

>>> >> Update on my lighting situation. To recap, I have a used SON classic
>>> >> hub, which I got from a trusted source. I have a new Schmidt Edelux,
>>> >> and  a new B&M Seculite tailight, which were brought from a LBS who
>>> >> deals directly with Peter White. Wiring and mounting hardware were
>>> >> bought the same way.

>>> >> Got Edelux hooked up front. It is on my front rack. It is the right
>>> >> way up.  I have the seculite mounted on the rear fender. It is
>>> >> grounded. I used only the wires from Peter's shop, and all the
>>> >> connections seems good.

>>> >> Everything seems to work at a basic level, but I am very disapointed
>>> >> with the headlight output. The light comes on when switched to "On" or
>>> >> "standlight" (if at night). The only issue is the light output from
>>> >> the Edelux is very poor, like a very low watt standard headlight. I
>>> >> have the Ixon IQ light as well, which has the same optics, and I would
>>> >> say it is at least three times as powerful as the headlight. The
>>> >> capicitor on the Edelus seems fine a as the light does stay on for a
>>> >> few minutes after I stop. I don't see the tailight staying on, but
>>> >> that is to expected, I

>>> >> The tailight seems fine, but not sure how to judge that. When I look
>>> >> behind while peddling (carefully) it seems very bright.

>>> >> I'm guessing I did something wrong in hooking this up.Is there is a
>>> >> simple fix that I am unaware of?

>>> >> Thanks!

>>> >> Ty

>>> >> On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 4:00 PM, Ty Smith <tyj...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> >> > Thanks everyone! Looks like all is ok based upon what you are all
>>> >> > saying. I really appreciate you taking the time out to address this
>>> >> > for me.

>>> >> > My Salsa Casseroll is  at the shop now! Very excited to have a true
>>> >> > Randonneur bike, capable of mulit-day trips... even if I'm not! ;)

>>> >> > At least, not yet...

>>> >> > Ty

>>> >> > http://thecrazyrandonneur.wordpress.com/

>>> >> > On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 2:05 PM, Peter White <peter...@gmail.com>
>>> >> > wrote:
>>> >> >> If you feel vibration or hear anything when the hub is in the fork,
>>> >> >> it's
>>> >> >> probably because the skewer isn't tight enough.

>>> >> >> PJW

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