Bicycle Mechanics - Sturmey Archer Dyno

Anybody have any Tech Info on wheelbuilding with the Sturmey Archer Dyno hub?

They are not a conventional build. Sturmey Archer had a Tech Manual especially for lacing these hubs, but that's been out of print for many years.

Have checked many sites on the web, but no pertinent info about building a wheel.

Go to http://www.bunchobikes.com

ask Mark Smith via his webpage. He can help you.

LJ,
I'm sure you have already looked there, but Sheldon has stuff about these hubs on his website. If you can't find what you need you could write him. He is very good about responding. I have not looked closely at one of these, but why would wheelbuilding be any different?
Regards,
Raymond

Rainman, the dyno side of the hub is very large with conventional spoke holes while the opposite side is quite small with unconventional holes. There is no land area between them. The holes are joined by a larger hole to allow for lacing. In essence, there are three holes joined together. Trying to get spokes to stay in those holes is part of the problem.

Sturmey Archer had specific directions for lacing these.

Thanks to you and Mike for the input --and anyone else who might respond.

I was wondering if it might be the same as the Schmidt Dynamo that Peter white sells, but looking at the web page, it clearly doesn't match your description:
http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/Schmidt-Lumotec.asp
However, he seems to know a lot about these sorts of hubs in general, and might also be able to give you some info on the lace up.

Thanks, OldDog. I'll look him up.

L.J.

Check out OLD ROADS (http://www.oldroads.com/)
they have alot of information about old english roadsters
and Sturmey Archer spare parts.
If they don't know the answer I'd bet someone there
can point you to someone who does.
Also Classic Rendezvous (http://www.classicrendezvous.com/British/SA_gallery.htm) has info and tons of links.

Marty

By the way, Mr. Horton, that S/A Dyno Hub you have is worth some solid dough.

You might want to check the value of it before you put it on your commuter!

LJ,
Thanks for the info. It's true; you do learn something new every day!
Regards,
Raymond

Mike your new avatar looks like Harry Belafonte. Are you that handsome?

Actually, I built the wheel for a friend who's going to put it on a recumbent. I laced it conventionally, using 3 cross. I just hope it holds up. That small side with that large hole between spokes looks scary to me. Whether he knows how valuable it is, I don't know. He's picking it up today. I'll ask him.

Thanks to everybody who gave reference to other sources. Peter White responded saying he had never worked on one; also Mark Smith and Sheldon Brown responded; both giving excellent advice.