thanks for the replies!

mander: I'm starting out with what I have already on the bike and I know that since I've left it in the 53/20 I've been happy with how fast I get around and the effort needed for my commute/joy rides. I may just go for batterie operated DIY lights and wait/cancel the dynohub idea.

wroomwroomoops: not so much a fan of the ENO? Otehr tha it being aluminium, do you have a specific problem with it? I know its not ideal but the Panic is vertical drop outs. Seemed the cleanest conversion.
Haven't bought the spokes yet. That will come this week I think. I'm a big fella so I figured that straight 14 was better than any weight savers I could put in place.