*** Dynamo front wheel *** Sorted now thanks :)

[fiveSixteenths]

Pref 3v, 700c road (running 25's), black rim, rim braking, 32 spokes. Not that I'm fussy or anything
Also looking for light set as well.

 

[fiveSixteenths]

Re: Dynamo front wheel

No one? Going to have to press the button for a new one shortly.

 

[jm]

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I did see earlier that Spa Cycles had XT dyno hubs on offer.

 

[fiveSixteenths]

Re: Dynamo front wheel

Ah, cheers, will take a look now.

 

[fiveSixteenths]

Re: Dynamo front wheel

Bargainz. Need to understand if I can get by with 1.5w vs. 3...

 

[jm]

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Yes I’ve slways wondered if modern led lights need 3w. I’ve just bought a 3w Shimano one. My third now. Never had any issues with them other than general wear and tear.

 

[daccordimark]

Re: Dynamo front wheel

Bargainz. Need to understand if I can get by with 1.5w vs. 3...

If you're only running lights (modern LEDs) and not charging stuff from the dynamo then 1.5W should be enough according to the collective Internet wisdom especially with 700C wheels. IIRC the other difference between the XT and the cheaper Shimano ones is that it has an alloy axle as opposed to steel.

I would've bought the same hub if I hadn't thought charging would be useful. As it happens I've never used the charging port of my B&M front light in the first year of ownership.

Mark.

 

[fiveSixteenths]

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Cheers Mark, sounds like the clincher view for me. Off to Spa Cycles then...

 

[Old Ned]

Re: Dynamo front wheel

I've got a complete front wheel with a Dynohub but it's a steel rim and probably a bit 'shot' so to say. However, it has lights etc. with it so could be built into another rim.

PM me if interested.

 

[fiveSixteenths]

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Cheers Old Ned, bought the Spa Cycles one (with a lamp upgrade) and it's doing ok right now. Apologies, should have amended the post to 'sorted'.