SONdelux Dynamo Front Hub 650B Wheels for Randonneuring

 

Greatly in need of wheels to be complete, the Soma Grand Randonneur also needed lights to be a true randonneuring bike. A specialty Dynamo hub fit the docket to do double duty. The 390 g. SONdelux dynamo hub (Schmidt's Original Nabendynamo) is a low drag front hub that produces 3 watts of electric current to power 6 volt front and rear lights, and as an additional feature a module with a USB port to power auxiliary devices such as a smart phone or GPS is available as an aftermarket accessory. Nifty. See in the dark and not get lost? No brainer for your upcoming 1200 Km. event or for daily commuting. 32 hole Velocity A23 rims allow for heavy duty usage using wider tires like the ones shown to provide a smoother ride for the long road.

 

 

 

 

 

Left: Wilfried Schmidt Maschinenbau front light. Available in upright and inverted mounting options, this light provides the best output and uses an assymetric beam to direct light on the road and reduce glare for oncoming traffic. Stays illuminated while standing, say, at a traffic light for instance... stay sharp!







Left:  SECULA plus ist das ideale Rücklicht für die Schutzblechmontage
         "Seculums plus is the ideal taillight for rear mount"
"Linitec" technology for a broad beam with a large reflector built in. Uses .6 watts of power for a low drain on the headlight. Cleanly mounts into fenders, but is available in seatstay mount and various other positions.

 

280 g Suzue Classic sealed hub oozes class, not grease, thanks to sealed Japanese bearings, high flanges, and a polished finish to create a beautiful durable wheel.

 

                                                               Artsy Faux Floating Wheels Angle

 

 Front Hub side profile

 

Rear Hub side profile

 

Thanks for reading. It's always fun to work on some of these unique projects. Technology, specifically German, has made available many intriguing designs for specialty usage that retain a seamless utilitarianism. It's easy to see that a bike with lights that don't need recharging make a lot of sense for someone who's on a bike all the time or even for those sensational recreational riders, but it is rare to find one. The same is true of bikes with fenders. Although these common sense features are coming into vogue in bicycle design as the general public continues to expand it's propensity for such a mode of transportation. With increasingly crowded roadways and the limited resources to sustain the gridlock of the daily grind, there is an alternative. That alternative doesn't have to be poorly lit. Relacing the SON delux hub and adding a light to your current bike is not all that difficult or expensive and could be one of the best time investments. That is, no longer taking the time to recharge your lights or riding in the dark haphazardly because you forgot to. Something to consider down the road. For more info or to plan something special contact me: gene_ruiter@cycleloft.com