Originally Posted by
usndoc2011
Specifically, my current line-up is the Nexus, Alfine, DH-3D70, DH-3D71 and DH-3D72 (the last three are disc compatible versions of the 3N70, 3N71 and 3N72, if you have them). Anybody have any experience with these hubs or advice on which to buy?
The other problem I'm having related to this is finding a prebuilt wheel with these hubs already laced. Anyone have any ideas about how to make this happen if I don't want to buy everything to lace my own hub?
Don't buy the 3D70/3D71 versions, Their cones (identical on both versions) are just too thin and may crack under stress. They are obsolete models too. All the current Shimano "Sport" dynamo hubs I have seen have much improved cones, so the 3D72 is an excellent choice for a modern dynamo hub wheel.
I guess most wheel builders would be happy to lace a 3D72 hub to a rim of your choice.