The light itself is produced by dual CREE LEDs, which at approximately 16 mph (26 km/h) are said to kick out a respectable 150 lumens. In its present prototype state, the Magnic Light simply turns ...

And then, perhaps an even more exciting bike light breakthrough, is the “Magnic” light from Germany. Hub-dynamo powered lights are becoming standard issue on serious city bikes these days, but they ...

A dynamo light doesn’t need batteries since it’s powered by the motion of your rear wheel so you don’t have to think about detaching it from the bike, replacing AA’s or charging it.

On the other hand, battery operated lights need to be recharged regularly, while those powered by a dynamo mounted to the bike create friction and drag that slows the rider down.

ByBen Coxworth February 16, 2012 / Magnic Light claims new form of no-contact bicycle dynamo lighting The Magnic Light is a contactless dynamo bike light, that reportedly utilizes eddy currents to ...