The German Model Tout Terrain makes use of a long time of expertise equipping cyclists to discover the globe on two wheels. At present we take a look at their two new highly effective drawback solvers, the CINQ Plug is a handy USB-C charging port that’s now out there to cyclists in North America.
The CINQ Plug6 Plus integrates instantly right into a bicycle steerer, permitting the person to conveniently cost their electronics with out the concern of dynamo hub velocity.
The CINQ Plug5 Pure is an ordinary charging port that saves the rider 145 grams by doing with out the charging optimizer that the Plug6 Plus has. Which means that charging shall be affected by the velocity of the dynamo hub.
The CINQ Plug is presently in its sixth iteration and is appropriately named the CINQ Plug6 Plus. It takes the place of an ordinary stem high cap, with the physique of the ability submit becoming snuggly inside a 1-1/8″ steer tube (inter diameter should be 24.1mm).
Then, as soon as the CINQ Plug6 Plus is put in, it optimizes the vitality generated by a dynamo hub. Due to this fact, offers constant and dependable charging, no matter using velocity. It additionally comes with an exterior safety cap to guard it from the weather. After exterior testing, the outcomes had been that mud and heavy rain wouldn’t harm the electronics, assembly the necessities for an IP65 score.
Plug6 Plus Charging
Trying below the hood, you’ll see the place the Plug6 Plus is totally different. The absolutely encapsulated electronics reliably shield the plug from environmental influences. It is going to additionally routinely detect when the dynamo gentle is on, dynamically optimizing the quantity of present going to the system being charged.
PowerModule that matches down into the steer tube will present sufficient energy no matter dynamo hub velocity and when stationary. So, the Plug6 will proceed to cost the tip system. Energy-hungry gadgets shall be buffered with as much as 1200mA.
CINQ Plug6 Plus Specs and Retail
Plug6 Plus Retail: $359
Plug5 Pure Retail: $249
- Appropriate with 1-1/8″ forks with high headset cup (tapered or straight)*
- Connectivity: USB-C customary
- Shielded from mud and water jets (examined based on IP65 customary)
- Dimensions (Energy Module): ( L x W) 160 mm x 24.0 mm
- Working vary: -15°C to 60°C
- Enter: AC from the dynamo
- Max output: 1.2Ah
- Battery Specs: 1100mAh LiFePo
- Weight: 195 g together with all elements
*The fork will need to have an inside steer tube diameter of 24.1 mm. There should be ample steerer size and the fork should be open on the backside or have inner cable routing.
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