# it wouldn't be tarck without a dyno thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Bikes\ **Created:** [August 17, 2018, 11:13pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747 "2018-08-17T23:13:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 105
**Author:** ![karl\_dandleton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/karl_dandleton/32/177_2.png) [@karl\_dandleton](https://tarck.cc/u/karl_dandleton)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 2:39am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2089 "2022-02-22T02:39:33Z")
my post may not have made full sense IQ-X is great- bright AF but the standlight sucks, it flickers at a higher low-end than most, and the beam is good but not phenomenal. I have some iteration of cyo senso that has a fantastic beam, great standlight, more normal low speed flicker, but is maybe 70 or 80 lux vs the X at 100. but once its really fucking dark 70 lux is really great anyway so how much am i really missing there when the optics are on fleek ---
**Author:** ![Emor\_please](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/emor_please/32/89_2.png) [@Emor\_please](https://tarck.cc/u/Emor_please)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2090 "2022-02-22T02:46:32Z")
it’s been a while but I recall my cyo premium beam _felt_ a little better on the road than my current iqx, even if it wasn’t quite as bright. both are leagues ahead of the vanilla cyo I run on my winter bike also, the cyo premium I formerly ran was a goatee model with high-viz LEDs on the bottom. the light, overall, was noticeably dimmer than a standard non-goatee cyo premium the one time I rode side-by-side at night with one. not sure if that was design difference or manufacturing tolerances, who knows. but I won’t be buying any more goatee models. ---
**Author:** ![drwelby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/drwelby/32/142_2.png) [@drwelby](https://tarck.cc/u/drwelby)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 3:07am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2091 "2022-02-22T03:07:09Z")
`"IQ Cyo Premium Senso Plus", part number 1752QSNDI` ---
**Author:** ![Master\_Stabby](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/master_stabby/32/39791_2.png) [@Master\_Stabby](https://tarck.cc/u/Master_Stabby)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 3:12am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2092 "2022-02-22T03:12:47Z")
I’ve got the QNDI and it’s great. ---
**Author:** ![panda\_heavy\_metal](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/panda_heavy_metal/32/37770_2.png) [@panda\_heavy\_metal](https://tarck.cc/u/panda_heavy_metal)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 3:27am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2093 "2022-02-22T03:27:43Z")
> [@Emor\_please](#): > > it’s been a while but I recall my cyo premium beam _felt_ a little better on the road than my current iqx, even if it wasn’t quite as bright. Pretty much everyone that has had both (that I’ve spoken to) says the same thing. I did a night ride with my Premium beside a guy with an IQ-X and the brightness vs optics thing is real. I’d take a premium any day of the week tbh. ---
**Author:** ![Jacobell](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/jacobell/32/895_2.png) [@Jacobell](https://tarck.cc/u/Jacobell)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 2:57pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2094 "2022-02-22T14:57:01Z")
I just bought an iq-x soley because it looks way better than the cyos ---
**Author:** ![dotMR](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/dotmr/32/640_2.png) [@dotMR](https://tarck.cc/u/dotMR)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2095 "2022-02-22T15:04:55Z")
That rotating mount on the IQ-X is p nice. But I returned mine after one ride and went back to Cyo Premium as well. ---
**Author:** ![Bootus](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/bootus/32/110971_2.png) [@Bootus](https://tarck.cc/u/Bootus)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 3:12pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2096 "2022-02-22T15:12:30Z")
> [@Jacobell](#): > > I bought an iq-x soley because it was easier to mount upside down. FTFM, otherwise that bike would have a Cyo Premium. In my unscientific non-back to back testing on different bikes, the IQ-X throws light farther and not as wide compared to the Cyo’s slightly wider and not as far beam. ---
**Author:** ![Jacobell](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/jacobell/32/895_2.png) [@Jacobell](https://tarck.cc/u/Jacobell)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2097 "2022-02-22T15:15:50Z")
I probably just should have gotten an edelux but it doesn’t feel right powering one from a non son hub ---
**Author:** ![Bootus](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/bootus/32/110971_2.png) [@Bootus](https://tarck.cc/u/Bootus)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 3:16pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2098 "2022-02-22T15:16:23Z")
They expensive too ---
**Author:** ![Orc](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/orc/32/2244_2.png) [@Orc](https://tarck.cc/u/Orc)\ **Post date:** [February 22, 2022, 5:44pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2099 "2022-02-22T17:44:01Z")
Yes, the -X has a ridiculous light throw. It’s not so good for puttering around the city, but it’s great for wandering around on tertiary roads in the middle of the night. ---
**Author:** ![plutarck](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/plutarck/32/205_2.png) [@plutarck](https://tarck.cc/u/plutarck)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2100 "2022-04-18T22:06:10Z")
Anyone have any tips on mounting methods for a toplight when there’s no rack on the bike? I know igor sells some v.nice alloy mounts but their shipped cost to prison island makes me want to look at other options. The plastic b&m thing which clips onto saddle rails is out as it isn’t resitant to casual theft. Presently it seems best options are aliexpress mix and match saddle rail mounts for gopros unless there is a silver bulllet out there? ---
**Author:** ![asterisk](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/asterisk/32/84135_2.png) [@asterisk](https://tarck.cc/u/asterisk)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2022, 10:54pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2101 "2022-04-18T22:54:32Z")
Do you have access to a 3d printer? @drwelby made a thing that I’ve been using with much success: > [@it wouldn't be tarck without a dyno thread](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/81): > > I wanted to mount a German rack taillight (with the two bolts 50mm apart) to my rack bosses. So I made this parametric OpenSCAD model and put it on Thingverse Customizer: [32%20AM] You can change the inside width of the mount to fit your rack bosses, the height of the light, and the thickness of the part to fine-tune it. Then you can download the file to get it 3D printed. This is designed to fit on barrel bosses - if you have the washer style you’ll probably have to factor in spacers. If y… ---
**Author:** ![plutarck](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/plutarck/32/205_2.png) [@plutarck](https://tarck.cc/u/plutarck)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 9:53am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2102 "2022-04-19T09:53:28Z")
Thanks, that does look good but am both without a printer and without rack mounts. Thinking more along the lines of saddle rail or brake bridge bolt style. ---
**Author:** ![Shiny\_squid\_green](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/shiny_squid_green/32/1981_2.png) [@Shiny\_squid\_green](https://tarck.cc/u/Shiny_squid_green)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 7:26pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2103 "2022-04-19T19:26:09Z")
Maybe one of these and some scrounged hardware? [https://www.salsacycles.com/gear/rack-lock](https://www.salsacycles.com/gear/rack-lock) ---
**Author:** ![jame5on](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/jame5on/32/81952_2.png) [@jame5on](https://tarck.cc/u/jame5on)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2104 "2022-04-19T22:06:55Z")
> [@plutarck](#): > > … a toplight when there’s no rack on the bike? I know igor sells some v.nice alloy mounts but their shipped cost to prison island makes me want to look at other options.The plastic b&m thing which clips onto saddle rails is out as it isn’t resitant to casual theft.Presently it seems best options are aliexpress mix and match saddle rail mounts for gopros unless there is a silver bulllet out there? get two of these ![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/0/0/006d06f63899f2fc2f4b511c2c15155ac6f05438.jpeg) throw away that heavy middle bit then find a short length of aluminum angle drill some holes like so ![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/7/2/7265238a77b938a796cc184e86eb530a0a18dfe9.png) use the cable clamps to clamp it to the rails and then mount your light to the vertical surface. bevel the corners to make it fancy and don’t tell igor cause I don’t want him to hate me ![IMG_0341](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/3/6/367edb8c6bfdd476b1d240df5b35fb36ffb23e55.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![æfop](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/%C3%A6fop/32/71206_2.png) [@æfop](https://tarck.cc/u/%C3%A6fop)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2105 "2022-04-19T22:10:05Z")
Internal wiring, me like. Where do you have it entering? ---
**Author:** ![jame5on](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/jame5on/32/81952_2.png) [@jame5on](https://tarck.cc/u/jame5on)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 10:15pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2106 "2022-04-19T22:15:54Z")
![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/5/4/54641c936f6fa3774eef7faa4b0bc4253ef81c4d.jpeg) P Split in the bb ![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/9/e/9e4eaaea78cd022330ef4246f71f70e58ee7cc57.jpeg) ![image](https://cdn.tarck.cc/original/3X/0/8/08439e4e4559ce94ff2d9d972b198de2d0ec3754.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Bootus](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/bootus/32/110971_2.png) [@Bootus](https://tarck.cc/u/Bootus)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 11:31pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2107 "2022-04-19T23:31:44Z")
Nom for tarcklebee of best nu person of 2022 ---
**Author:** ![jame5on](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/jame5on/32/81952_2.png) [@jame5on](https://tarck.cc/u/jame5on)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2022, 11:36pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/it-wouldnt-be-tarck-without-a-dyno-thread/21747/2108 "2022-04-19T23:36:52Z")
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