http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Dynamo hub for discs en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:14:28 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5826#post-65660 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:22:17 +0000 DaveC 65660@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Update:</p> <p>The parts arrived late last week. The local bike workshop guy collected them and built the wheel yesterday and delivered the wheel back to me. I fitted the new wheel and the light (and other goodies I bought) last night and went for a quick ride round - Success! Lovely new German light with square beam and very bright!... just in time for summer.... ;-) I'm a happy bunny now.</p> <p>The light came with an over voltage protector and wiring for a rear light. Kind of wish I'd ordered a rear Dynamo light too, now... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5826#post-62523 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:24:46 +0000 steveo 62523@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>The answer to your next question is B&amp;M IQ Cyo mitt standlicht </em></p> <p>Or Johnny 5 ;)</p> <p><a href="http://yfrog.com/ntmu4jij" rel="nofollow">http://yfrog.com/ntmu4jij</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5826#post-62522 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:23:42 +0000 steveo 62522@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Centre lock disks are shimano's standard you can get compatible disks pretty cheaply (try <a href="http://superstar.tibolts.co.uk/">superstar</a>) or you can get an adaptor. Most companies go with the 6 bolt affair because, as is typical, shimano patented the centre lock and charge silly licence fees. There is no difference in use. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5826#post-62520 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:21:15 +0000 kaputnik 62520@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The answer to your next question is B&amp;M IQ Cyo mitt standlicht.</p> <p>I thought about swapping the wheel about on different bikes, but to be honest I haven't bothered as it would be easier with multiple lights (but that gets expensive.)</p> <p>It's worth spending a bit of time getting the cables neat and securely cable-tied on and the light mounted securely and rattle-free. You could swap over in about half an hour I suppose, but it's a faff taking the mudguard and brake out each time. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5826#post-62517 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:15:58 +0000 DaveC 62517@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've been looking to replace my front wheel on the Dawes Galaxy for a while now. The front wheel is begining to grind and the bearings need replacing (if this is possible). The rim is worn and need a rebuild.</p> <p>I started looking at Dynamo hubs and decided I wanted something which I could swap over from my Dawes to the Cotic &gt;X&lt; for winter. I was recomended to look at Rose Cycles as they are good value by a freind. Well the website is clear but its not as easy as flicking through a catalogue.</p> <p>I posted a question to Rose cycles as the picture didn't apear to match up with the description yesterday but when I got home I found Rose have sent me a catalogue, I had previously registered with theior website - which appears to have paid off. The catalogue is nearly an inch thick - and this from a shop in another country who I have yet to place an order with. 5 mins of flicking through and I found out exactly what I need and will be placing an order shortly.</p> <p>It appears marketing works.</p> <p>Now for those looking for those interested:</p> <p>I wanted the Shimano DH-3N80 but which has the 6 holes for disc brakes. Well they don't exist, you have to get the DH-3D30, not the top spec'd hub. Instead you can get the DH-3D80 but this comes for discs which don't have the 6 mounting holes (like traditional MTB discs) but instead is for different discs with holes in the middle. So you have to get the disc with the toothed round hole in the center or the adapter, in the disc section, or an adapter for discs with the 6 mounting holes.</p> <p>Looks like Rose might not be able to sort me out completely as the Cotic has 140MM discs and the minimum size on Rose appears to be 160mm. </p>