The German Model Tout Terrain makes use of many years of expertise equipping cyclists to discover the globe on two wheels. At this time we have a look at their two new highly effective downside solvers, the CINQ Plug is a handy USB-C charging port that’s now obtainable to cyclists in North America.
The CINQ Plug6 Plus integrates immediately right into a bicycle steerer, permitting the consumer 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. That means that charging might be affected by the velocity of the dynamo hub.
The CINQ Plug is at present in its sixth iteration and is appropriately named the CINQ Plug6 Plus. It takes the place of an ordinary stem prime 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 power generated by a dynamo hub. Subsequently, 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 injury the electronics, assembly the necessities for an IP65 score.
Plug6 Plus Charging
Wanting below the hood, you’ll see the place the Plug6 Plus is completely different. The absolutely encapsulated electronics reliably defend the plug from environmental influences. It would additionally mechanically detect when the dynamo gentle is on, dynamically optimizing the quantity of present going to the machine 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 top machine. Energy-hungry units might be buffered with as much as 1200mA.
CINQ Plug6 Plus Specs and Retail
Plug6 Plus Retail: $359
Plug5 Pure Retail: $249
- Suitable with 1-1/8″ forks with prime headset cup (tapered or straight)*
- Connectivity: USB-C normal
- Protected against mud and water jets (examined based on IP65 normal)
- 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 parts
*The fork should have an interior steer tube diameter of 24.1 mm. There should be enough steerer size and the fork should be open on the backside or have inside cable routing.
