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Hub Generator Wheel Building & Lighting Class

Hello Chainlinkers, I wanted to start offering my first instructional class here on the chainlink - getting your opinion and clarifying any questions that come up. I think I have been pretty inclusive in my requirements and fair in my pricing, I would appreciate constructive feedback.

Here are the basics: - the full listing can be found on the event page.  

In a one-day, hands-on hub generator wheel building class, you'll build a new front wheel and install lights and wiring on the bike you bring to class. Learn practical techniques including:

• An Introduction to Generator Lighting

• Building a New Front Wheel: Lacing and Truing

• Light Mounting and Wire Routing on your bike

Date: Saturday, January 18, 2014 10am–5pm

Location: Legacy Frameworks studio in the Bubbly Dynamics Building (1048 w 37th street)

Class Cost: $260 per person, includes components, instruction and lunch

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on December 18, 2013 at 1:33pm

Sounds like a good deal!

Permalink Reply by Dave Grossman on December 18, 2013 at 9:46pm

Surely a great price for a dynamo wheel build plus instruction!

Permalink Reply by Duppie on December 18, 2013 at 10:07pm
Great idea. Most people may want to build a wheel that fits their bike (rim style, color, hub choice, etc), so be flexible.
Permalink Reply by Jose Zayas on December 18, 2013 at 11:29pm

Great idea and awesome deal. Will try to get one of those 4 spots!

Permalink Reply by Legacy Frameworks on December 20, 2013 at 9:51am

Thanks for the feedback! 

Thanks Duppie, I included both 700 (2 widths) and 26 in the default options, but might have to make it clearer that upgrades and substitutions will be available.

Permalink Reply by David 4.0 on December 20, 2013 at 2:26pm

The class is a good idea.  I hope that I can make it, because I am in need of a good hub generator wheel myself.  You already make good bikes, so I am sure this will be an awesome opportunity.

Permalink Reply by Legacy Frameworks on January 9, 2014 at 2:20pm

Just wanted to let everyone know what last call for signing up for the class is this coming monday 1/13. I have a few spots remaining.

For those looking for an affordable disc option, I am checking daily on a reliable supply for the hub. Other, premium disc hubs are still an option.

 

Permalink Reply by Steven Vance on January 9, 2014 at 4:23pm

This is a great value. I love my dynamo light – it's very bright, I leave it on at all times, and it's secure on my bicycle so I don't have to remember to remove it if I leave my bike alone. 

I would do this if I didn't already have dynamo hubs on the bikes I ride!

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on January 9, 2014 at 5:25pm

That sounds like a really great deal, and a great service to the Chicago biking community and to Chainlinkers.

For those wondering about flexibility in hub and rim choice, this will inevitably cause the number of possible needed spoke lengths to be necessary have on stock for the class to become an issue.  This would create much more work and expense for those putting on the class.   

Permalink Reply by Duppie on January 9, 2014 at 9:08pm

Not necessarily. You decide on hub and rim upfront, and order all parts before class starts. That is how WTB does their wheelbuilding classes.

But whatever gets more dynamo hubs on the road works for me. I love them.
James BlackHeron said:

That sounds like a really great deal, and a great service to the Chicago biking community and to Chainlinkers.

For those wondering about flexibility in hub and rim choice, this will inevitably cause the number of possible needed spoke lengths to be necessary have on stock for the class to become an issue.  This would create much more work and expense for those putting on the class.   

Permalink Reply by Legacy Frameworks on January 10, 2014 at 3:51pm

For people wanting a disc brake option, I have been waiting for stocking info on the SRAM hub I have on my bike, but looks like it won't come in in time. The next option available is the Ird Zero Drag Generator Hub (switchable on and off), which would add $40 to the cost of the class. This hub is also available in non-disc for the same price.

I will be ordering spokes cut if they are a funny length and I don't have the box quantity. 

Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on January 10, 2014 at 4:30pm

Are you a local dealer/supplier of the IRD hubs?  How can you offer this hub in the class (even the non-disc version) for the same price as the Sanyo?  I assume you are using the H27 for the normal build. 

Legacy Frameworks said:

The next option available is the Ird Zero Drag Generator Hub (switchable on and off), which would add $40 to the cost of the class. This hub is also available in non-disc for the same price.

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