Originally Posted by
vanttila
In addition, setting up a dynohub requires building a wheel around it (or buying one that comes with a wheel, I suppose), which may or may not be a problem depending on the OP's skills and budget. Dynohubs alone cost $100+.
While some hubs cost $100+, many don't -- dynohubs are a mainstream commuter/utility item in countries where bike commuting is common. A $30 Shimano dynohub is a perfectly fine entry point for commuting.