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    VLCD5 display - night ride, with lights, without backlit display ?

    Here's the removable "nightshade". Seamgrip urethane glue, plastic fabric off-cut (from the base of a modified rack bag that covers the e-bike battery), two strips of double-sided velcro, and two layers of car window tinting film (20% variant). Sharp knife, steel edge and cutting board. Put...
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    Woosh Advice requested - powering e-bike lights

    It's not a religion. It's called pragmatism.
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    Woosh Advice requested - powering e-bike lights

    Your guess was wrong. BTW, it's poor form to edit your posts after someone has responded to the point your trying to make.
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    Woosh Advice requested - powering e-bike lights

    Once again, we differ in the amount of light we'd choose for our own lights. Dynamo-powered systems are perfectly able to light my way. Back to your reference article: "Does Dynamo Hub Drag Really Matter? Only a little."
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    Woosh Advice requested - powering e-bike lights

    TBH, I think those in the "brigade" who have had the foresight to spend time making a permanently fixed lighting system, they will have had that covered. For such eventualities, there's a long-life single AA torch in my tool kit.
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    Woosh Advice requested - powering e-bike lights

    Yes. Did you understand why they included it >
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    Woosh Advice requested - powering e-bike lights

    From the article you quoted: "Given the leverage of a wheel and the flywheel effect of the rotating mass, dynamo hub drag only has a small effect on your speed. The result for most people is likely to be an extra three to six minutes riding time over 100km, all while getting a good charge to...
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    Woosh Advice requested - powering e-bike lights

    I think you're overstating the effect the resistance has when the dynamo is on - those of us who do ride dynamo-option bikes/trikes won't notice a huge difference when actually riding. Theoretically, yes. In Practice, No. Sure, put the dynamo-hubbed wheel into a stand, and compare the...
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    Display waterproof

    Unfotunately, the casing for the VLCD5 display has its join line running all the way round, and I doubt very much if it is a watertight seal, so my concern remains that rain will seep into the unit from all angles, including the cable entrances. I'm not taking any chances, and will be using...
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    Display waterproof

    I had the same concern and thought I could adapt this - it's big enough to cover the VLCD5. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bicycle-Handlebar-Front-Storage-Bag/401625371914?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Mine's arrived, and I plan to do that this weekend. I've already...
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    Woosh Advice requested - powering e-bike lights

    Axa LED Headlight " Blueline 30 E-Bike " 6 Volt Dc and Busch + Müller 2C E Rack Mounted 5V - 15V DC Rear E-Bike Light Hard-wired into VLCD5 speed sensor splitter. Standard TSDZ2 (with throttle) wiring harness. On/Off via VLCD5 display button. Custom-made LED 12v sidelights and Cree...
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    Woosh Advice requested - powering e-bike lights

    That all very well and good, but any suggestions as to how to actually help the OP with his problem ? The lights he's chosen should work fine, but they're not working at all.
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    Advice on 3 bikes

    Yeah, easy. If you're skint, I'd recommend the Haibike. On the other hand, if you've loadsamoney, get the Cube ! (I'm also pretty sure if you want to share a little more about what you're looking for the bike to do, and other things that are important to you, someone will chip in with a more...
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    Woosh Advice requested - powering e-bike lights

    When you looked for a voltage on these wires, was the VLCD5 "on" AND the "Lights" icon showing on the display ? Pressing the on/off button on the VLCD5 has an additional function - momentarily pressing it turns on (off) the power to the lighting circuit. At least this is what I have on mine...
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    Checking off decision to convert

    You won't be stranded if you've chosen a crank-drive system that includes a throttle. It's an option on several of the TSDZ2 conversion kits from Woosh (and other suppliers). Cranks and pedals coming loose will be as common on a pedelec as they would be on a non-powered bike. Are your nuts tight...