Hub dynamo help needed

[steveindenmark]

I would like to have a hub dynamo on my Koga Roadchamp. The current wheel is a Shimano RS11 and the tyres are 700x28c.

I dont know how to choose which wheel and hub to fit my bike any assistance would be appreciated.

Would this one fit?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vorderrad-2..._Fahrradteile_Komponenten&hash=item27ed0a319b

 

[mjr]

Not enough details on that listing to be sure. In general, you should be able to check whether a hub dynamo's Over Lock Nut measurement will fit your bike once you know its model name, or maybe the seller will tell you.

 

[vernon]

You don't usually have to worry about the over lock nut dimension as road bikes and tourers tend to have the same distance between the fork drop outs. Your only concern is to make sure that you have a suitable rim but to be honest, I can't imagine anyone building dynamo wheels that wont accept 28mm tyres providing the wheel diameter is correct of course.

 

[mjr]

So it's only me still riding old imperial sizes? Both OLN and diameter different to my utility bike.

 

[MacB]

You could get a wheel and lights deal from Spa and any rim up to 622-19 will accept a 700x28. Depends on what clearances your frame has, for example if you have clearance for a 700x35-40 tyre and may want to use them then I wouldn't advise getting a 622-13 narrow road rim. I know Spa do rims in 622-13, 622-15, 622-17 and 622-19 - the first number is the diameter and the second the internal width

 

[tyred]

Taylors wheels (German seller on Ebay) sells some great bargains with dynohubs.

 

[Gravity Aided]

@tyred , I just looked at that site, and their prices are really amazing, considering all that goes into a dynamo wheel. Rigida Rims are nice rims, IMHO, and it would be nice to have a hub dynamo . Do have to be able to read German, though.