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After that winter, I had new wheels built using Velocity's (now-discontined) 32-hole VXC hoops, Shimano Alfine dynamo hub in front, Velocity Road Disc hub in the back and DT Competition spokes laced 3-cross with brass nipples. These wheels have been flawless.
My current three-seasons and dry roads winter commuter (no pics available) is a 2013 Ribble Winter/Audax frame with Deda Black Rain carbon fork with fender eyelets. I bought the frameset-only and moved components over from the frame it replaced. It too rides on wheels I specified: 32-hole Velocity A23 (F), A23 O/C (R) hoops, the same Shimano Alfine dyno hub I came to like on the Portland, Velocity road hub in the rear, and laced 3-cross with DT Revolution spokes and brass nipples. This bike too sports SKS P-35 fenders.
Thank you for the pics, nice setup. It sounds like you've been happy with the Shimano Alfine dyno hub. I'm looking at the New SON28 to power a light setup on a new commuter/tourer I'll be getting. Assuming I love the dynamo setup I'll consider converting my existing commuter over as well, but was wondering if I could get away with spending less money on the hub for that bike. I have read mixed reviews on the Alfine, but it is definitely less expensive. Thoughts? Thanks again in advance.