front shimano hub for brompton...
04-25-10, 08:36 PM
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front shimano hub for brompton...
any1 got ths hub yet? what do u think?
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/currency/...HMNO-22348.htm
can it connect to the dahon recharger also?
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/currency/...HMNO-22348.htm
can it connect to the dahon recharger also?
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I've got one, but as it's my first dynohub I don't suppose I can offer much insight, except to say my new Brompton M6R with Marathons rolled more freely than my old S6L with Brompton greens. Once I pumped up the tyres on the old bike, the rolling resistance seemed much of a muchness.
The light that came with it is OK, but not all that - no better than the battery Cateye HL530 I also use, but has the advantage of staying on the bike, not interfering with the fold, and not needing batteries. The hub uses what I take to be a standard plug, which doesn't look at all waterproof, but I'm almost certain it will work with the Dahon Reecharge, I researched this and found pictures that look the same. A friend of mine bought the Dahon iPhone mount, which is pretty good, but I'm not convinced it would dampen vibrations sufficiently for peace of mind.
The light that came with it is OK, but not all that - no better than the battery Cateye HL530 I also use, but has the advantage of staying on the bike, not interfering with the fold, and not needing batteries. The hub uses what I take to be a standard plug, which doesn't look at all waterproof, but I'm almost certain it will work with the Dahon Reecharge, I researched this and found pictures that look the same. A friend of mine bought the Dahon iPhone mount, which is pretty good, but I'm not convinced it would dampen vibrations sufficiently for peace of mind.
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Looks like a pretty much standard Shimano 3watt dyno hub. Run whatever lights you want up to 3 watts worth. FWIW I highly recommend the B&M Cyo a bit pricey but puts out a lot of light for it's compact size and weight.
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