Looking for a budget-priced dynamo hub wheel.

I recently discovered the convenience of dynamo hubs. Now I am looking to equip a second bike with a dynamo hub wheel. Since this bike won't be used as frequently, I am looking for a budget option. Any thoughts on a LBS that has some affordable dynamo hubs wheels in stock? Prefer local, but will consider online recommendations as well.
Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on September 11, 2013 at 3:19am

I cannot think of a shop that would stock a fully built wheel; to many possible combinations and to little demand to make it really worthwhile.  I think Boulevard would be most likely, you could try there.

Having a wheel built to the Sram hub is probably your cheapest option if you can deal with a black hub, if not expect to pay about $120-150 for a Shimano depending on the type of brake you want.

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on September 11, 2013 at 3:58am

Here's one from Harris Cyclery:

Center-Lock Adaptor

WE898 700C Front Wheel, Alfine DH-S501 Hub / Sun CR-18 rim. $179.95 

  • Silver (satin finish) rim. Silver hub.
  • Stock front wheels. Machine built by our supplier.
  • Built strong. 36 DT Swiss double butted spokes, brass nipples.
  • Sun CR-18 Rim. Presta drilled.
  • Ready for your tube and tire.
Permalink Reply by Tricolor on September 11, 2013 at 4:40am

They don't generate a current suitable for powering phones and tablets, do they?  I've got a long trip coming up and tracking it with my phone would be fun.

Permalink Reply by Duppie on September 11, 2013 at 4:48am

They do, thru a converter. There are various products on the market at various price points. Here is one such solution.

http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/pedalpowerplus.asp

Of course, if this is a one time event, and you don't have a dynamo hub yet, you will be better off looking into an external battery pack for your phone. That would be a much cheaper solution. I picked up a 5000mAh for $40 or thereabouts.


Tricolor said:

They don't generate a current suitable for powering phones and tablets, do they?  I've got a long trip coming up and tracking it with my phone would be fun.

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on September 11, 2013 at 4:59am

I've got one already, but I'm doing a six day trip and would like a cushion if possible.  Siva's working on that little battery charger but it's not coming out until November and I don't know how robust it will be for long distances, rain, bumps and so on.

Wow that Peter White stuff is expensive.  I'm better off spending that money for an extra night in  Georgetown.

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on September 11, 2013 at 5:02am

There is the Siva Cycle Atom as well:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/332999904/the-siva-cycle-atom-p...

http://sivacycle.com/

I contributed to the Kickstarter campaign. In theory, I should be receiving my unit and t-shirt in November.

Permalink Reply by Bailey Gene Newbrey on September 11, 2013 at 8:08am

What size wheel are you looking for? We have a hand-built 700c Velocity A23 to a Sanyo dynamo in stock at Comrade Cycles for $175.

Permalink Reply by Duppie on September 11, 2013 at 8:17am

It will need to be a 700c with rim brakes. Does that rim fit 35mm tires? What color is it?



Bailey Gene Newbrey said:

What size wheel are you looking for? We have a hand-built 700c Velocity A23 to a Sanyo dynamo in stock at Comrade Cycles for $125.

Permalink Reply by Bailey Gene Newbrey on September 11, 2013 at 8:18am

Sorry, just corrected myself. It's $175. It will fit a 35. The rim is black and the hub is silver.

Permalink Reply by Duppie on September 11, 2013 at 8:32am

Price is right, but I'd prefer an all silver wheel and hub.

Thanks

Bailey Gene Newbrey said:

Sorry, just corrected myself. It's $175. It will fit a 35. The rim is black and the hub is silver.

Permalink Reply by prof.gfr on September 11, 2013 at 10:24am

Sorry to hijack this thread, but the Siva looks like it would offer resistance to pedaling. Is it as low-resistance as a good modern dyno hub? Or is it like an old bottle generator? 

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on September 11, 2013 at 10:41am

I'd like to know, too, which is why I hope Skip will have a review when he gets his.  The price seems very reasonable but I wonder about durability.

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