Retrobike Touring.

[hamster]

NO problem at all!

 

[RetroDavy]

Even with dynamo and/or solar, a power brick that can be charged whilst also charging a phone through it is a good idea for stops (overnight or otherwise) where there's a power socket available. Fairly heavy but reassuring to have.

 

[Tootyred]

I would also be interested to hear thoughts and tips on more modern...ish dyno hubs and how best to socket/ wire them.

Whilst im a paper map ordinance survey fetishist too, lights and phone charger might be useful off a rim brake friendly dynamo hub.

Apparently maps are now so unusual, I often get people point at me as they passing cars whilst consulting one......well i assume its the map!

 

[KayOs]

https://www.kurbelix.de/vorderrad-26-zoll-gora-19-felgenbremse-schwarz-dynamo-shimano-dh-t4000-1nI bought this dynamo and threaded the cable through the crown of the fork into one side of the fork and out the bottom through the small vent or drainage hole. I had to drill it out minimally for this.
But looks nice and tidy I think.

 

[widowmaker]

Need a set of new 26" touring wheels, I want to get a decent set so can forget about them for a while, probably go for a dynamo at the same time. I have heard good things about Ryde Andra 40 rims are there any others I should consider ? Looking for Deore spec hubs.

Also anyone know of a decent wheel building in the South West ?

 

[hamster]

Sputniks are the usual go-to touring rim and Spa Cycles have a great reputation for the wheels they sell.
I really rate my LBS in Ringwood, also of course @jonnyboy666 in Holbury - I have seen some beautiful wheels he's built although never owned a pair.

 

[widowmaker]

I'll have a look, on my recent tour my Rockhopper was just fine but the rear wheel has seen better days and I was carrying a fair amount of weight.

 

[DoctorRad]

Also anyone know of a decent wheel building in the South West ?

Ryan Builds Wheels in Bristol

 

[Imlach]

Andra 30 and zac2000 for me

 

[widowmaker]

Sputniks are the usual go-to touring rim and Spa Cycles have a great reputation for the wheels they sell.
I really rate my LBS in Ringwood, also of course @jonnyboy666 in Holbury - I have seen some beautiful wheels he's built although never owned a pair.

I may drop you a PM one day soon if that's ok, just to pick your brain a little ?