Also, I have a Phil Wood front wheel that I'd be interested in trading for the SON. It's a 36H Phil Wood high-flange track hub with a Mavic A719 rim and DT Swiss spokes. It has about 2500 miles on it.
On May 31, 11:08 pm, Mike S <[email protected]> wrote: > I know it... I could have had a killer deal on an N71 and would've > paired it with a Lumotec...but alas, I want something that will ride > me through the next Rapture. I've researched this list and Bicycle > Lifestyle and have seen too many complaints about Shimano's > unreliability when it comes to dynamos. I figure with the lower drag, > better looks and likelihood of the SON lasting at least as long as two > Shimanos, it's worth it. > > And I can always rationalize purchasing the finest bike finery! > > On May 31, 10:56 pm, Montclair BobbyB <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > The Schmidt SON and Edelux together are indeed things of beauty... > > BUT... at half the price the Shimano DH-3N72 dynohub and the Busch & > > Muller Lumotec IQ Cyo N Plus are formidable challengers... I've owned > > both, and I actually prefer the Shimano/B&M combo. > > > But hey, if you can find a Schmidt/Edelux combo used for a good price, > > go for it. > > > BB > > > On May 31, 10:10 pm, Mike S <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Hey All - > > > > I'm looking to electrify my Rivish Trek 520 Resurrectio and I'd like > > > to do it with premium Schmidt stuff, and I'd prefer to save some cash > > > with used parts. I am looking primarily for an Edelux headlight, and > > > I'm also interested in a SON wheel. > > > > After having one bike with the full Schmidt setup for a while, it > > > really does seem like a bike is just a "mere plaything" without a > > > dynamo system, especially as I don't drive. Much thanks for any leads > > > on this! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
