Need a connector for this dynamo hub

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08-05-14 | 06:33 PM

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Need a connector for this dynamo hub

I bought this wheel from a friend, and I need the connector. Where do I find it? I've looked. The hub is a Velo-Orange, which I think is out of production.

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08-05-14 | 10:18 PM

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I'm pretty sure those were made by Shutter Precision. You should be able to get a Shimano to work, did you try? I tried the SP on a Shimano and a Shimano on an SP, and both worked.

08-06-14 | 12:37 AM

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OK, can you provide a link to the connector or cable that will work? Thanks.

08-06-14 | 04:27 AM

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Amazon.com : Shimano Dynamo Hub Wire Connector Cap & Cover : Bike Hubs : Sports & Outdoors

08-07-14 | 12:49 PM

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Bingo! Thank you!

08-07-14 | 01:48 PM

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Ok, now that you've found the connector, what's that thing around the flange for?

08-08-14 | 11:32 AM

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You can turn it to dis-engage the magnets when the lights aren't being used to eliminate the tiny losses you get from that.

08-08-14 | 11:34 AM

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Stating the Obvious .. VO etched on the Hub so it seems sensible they would have the connectors ..

08-08-14 | 03:29 PM

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Stating the Obvious .. VO etched on the Hub so it seems sensible they would have the connectors ..

I looked and couldn't find the connector on the VO web site. As I said, this hub might be out of production, so VO's demand for this connector may be vanishing.

And as you can see above (you can, can't you?), [MENTION=13059]zacster[/MENTION] supplied me with the required info. I've already ordered it.

But thanks for trying.

08-08-14 | 03:33 PM

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No one answered the Phone ? they're in MD. not that far away ..

08-12-14 | 12:06 AM

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For what it's worth, VO discontinued the hub due to quality control issues. Basically, lots of them stopped generating power. Yours could be a good one. It's a great idea. But if it stops working, it's probably the hub and not your lights.