They're all three good options. I have 2x SON28 Classic (the older version) and 1x Shimano DH3n80 (Ultegra level). I'm happy with them.
One of the SON hubs required servicing. I had been using it on my winter commuter and think I must have submerged it at some point in the spring thaw. It's possible the minus 25 Celcius temperatures also did it in. I had the hub serviced at great expense, but it came back as good as new. I now run battery lights on the winter bike and have the dynamos on my nice bikes.
My first choice nowadays would be a Shutter Precision SV9. It's small, light-weight and really efficient. Designed for 20" wheels, but fine on 700c for running front and rear lights. The price is reasonable too.
If you're looking to charge phone or GPS etc., maybe the PV8 is a better option.
Anton Tutter of Velo Lumino in Somerville MA is the expert and a dealer of SP stuff. Www.Velolumino.com/shop/shutter-precision-hubs/8.
IanA Alberta Canada
If you only have one or two bikes, they are both super nice and you have a secure parking area, go SON.
If money is a little tight or it's not a super nice bike, you'll be more than satisfied with the SP.
The Shimano is perfectly satisfactory otherwise.
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Thanks!
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Eric, I've put SP Hubs on "Nice" bikes too; I just don't think I'd throw down $240+ on a SON hub unless it was a bike that was worthy. SP's are (or were) good for those builds where you want something a little nicer than a Shimano, but a SON is out of the question. Ideal for a Clem., even a Cheviot or a Sam, but any nicer than that I am likely to want the SON. My exception to that would be some thru-axle applications and some of my recent builds where I have a second set of wheels. One set of wheels might be nicer than the other. SON on the primary set & SP on the second set.
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On the other hand, I try to remember that the Wilcox’s and King’s of the world are sometimes/often being paid to make the selections they do. Kinda like Joe Namath using Aqua Velva?
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I'd test this myself except that if I have a spare Shimano plug, I don't know where it is. I'd be very interested to hear from anyone who can try this.Michael, thanks for bringing this to the list.
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--On the subject of comparing SON and Shimano/SP connectors, does anybody have personal experience with this: https://www.reddit.com/r/bikewrench/comments/c9mbgn/hint_for_son_dynamo_owners_shimano_plug_fits_well/ ?MichaelSF / CA
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