[OrRando] Ye Olde Lighting Question

[Michael Rasmussen]

Lesli Larson wrote:
> My question for the or group: is there a consensus regarding the best
> hub/lamp selection?

Consensus?  Ha! No, or at least not really.

> I know the E-6 is the staple lamp choice

I use Lumotec ovals.  On the Screech Owl Susan commented that when I rode behind
her she sometimes thought it was a car back there.  I've also ridden side by side
with E6 folks and thought the lights were very comparable.

The LED Lumotec is putting out full brightness before you finish your first pedal
stroke.  It's a great light.

If I were to add a secondary it might be an E6.

As to LBS vs. Peter, it's a thorny issue.  Having Peter build your wheel (for a
whopping $30) will give you a bomb proof, or at least 230 pound rider who likes to
load up with too much gear proof, wheel backed by someone with years of experience
and happy customers.

Yes, there are great wheel builders in our area too.

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   Michael Rasmussen, Portland, Ore, USA
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