Got one of the harder to get parts for the build today from a fellow enthusiast. A 1955 Sturmey Archer Dynohub in 36H.
I already had a 28H and a 32H model that I have been gathering over the past few years for the always suspended
1969 Gazelle Super Licht. If only silver 40H rims were cheaper to get here in Europe. But I digress.
Currently I'm on the fence on whether I want to disassemble both wheels for the hub and rims and rebuild them with the dynohub in the front. These black steel rims are awesome with their golden line but I can also understand some of the other collectors who would prefer to keep them intact.
Alternatively I could build entirely new wheels using the
Cordo Rodi Westwood rims as they look the same (
including gold pinstripes) and come in either the same
700B / ERTRO 635mm or the modern
700C / ERTRO 622mm size.
It would allow me to use a much wider variety of tyres and maybe even go wider than the stock 38mm. There is barely anything available in the 635mm size.
Something to ponder in the coming months I guess.
Gave the bike its first cleaning in ages and now it looks closer to the original black colour. My current thought is to chemically remove most of the rust and give it a clearcoat next spring.
