Front wheel generator project
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Front wheel generator project
Any suggestions for a matching rim for my wife's Linus Dutchi 3? And affordable generator hub?
A stock rim from Linus will run me $40 + shipping, but I'm guessing the quality is not as good as an aftermarket one? Thoughts? It's important that they match, or close to it.
A stock rim from Linus will run me $40 + shipping, but I'm guessing the quality is not as good as an aftermarket one? Thoughts? It's important that they match, or close to it.
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Do you have a pic of the rear rim? As far as dyno hubs, my favorite is the Shutter Precision (SP) PV-8. I've run one through several Boston winters now, and it's held up like a champ.
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I've been very happy with the IDC Stout wheels, and the price is right:
IDC Stout Dynohub Hub Dynamo 700c Front Wheel 36h Silver | eBay
You can definitely get higher-end generator hubs with slightly less resistance, but for a city bike it should not matter at all.
IDC Stout Dynohub Hub Dynamo 700c Front Wheel 36h Silver | eBay
You can definitely get higher-end generator hubs with slightly less resistance, but for a city bike it should not matter at all.
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Do you have a pic of the rear rim? As far as dyno hubs, my favorite is the Shutter Precision (SP) PV-8. I've run one through several Boston winters now, and it's held up like a champ.
https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server31...0.1280.jpg?c=2
Any thoughts on the Busch and Muller Classic headlamp? Looking for something with a retro look.
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I'm leaning towards this hub as well. The rim is a triple box section(?). I'll try to take a pic tomorrow but for now
https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server31...0.1280.jpg?c=2
Any thoughts on the Busch and Muller Classic headlamp? Looking for something with a retro look.
https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server31...0.1280.jpg?c=2
Any thoughts on the Busch and Muller Classic headlamp? Looking for something with a retro look.
I love the look of that light but it seems dim. I like the Eyc better. A bit less retro but way brighter. Still retro-ish.
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I'm leaning towards this hub as well. The rim is a triple box section(?). I'll try to take a pic tomorrow but for now
https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server31...0.1280.jpg?c=2
https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server31...0.1280.jpg?c=2
Any thoughts on the Busch and Muller Classic headlamp? Looking for something with a retro look.
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Sturmey Archer X-FDD with a CR18 would be perfect on that bike. +1 on the Eyc.
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