IDC Stout II - Shimano Hub Dynamo (Dynohub) Front Wheel (Silver) - 650B/27.5"

Description

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** The photo is of at 700" wheel but the actual wheel is 650B/27.5" **
** QR skewer
is
included
**
Approachable, strong and reliable
IDC Stout
II
hub dynamo (dynohub)
front wheel 650B/27.5"
The Stout II front wheel
is
the upgraded, updated and more versatile version of the venerable Stout Dynamo front wheel. Its components have been upgraded to DT Swiss spokes and nipples. The front wheel has also been updated in response to the increasing popularity of modern 9mm QR disc brake equipped bikes with OLD 100mm front – while maintaining full compatibility with rim brake setups. The Stout II comes with the factory original Shimano rubber boot designed to protect the Centerlock disc brake splines when used with rim brake bikes. The boot can of course be removed for use with Centerlock disc brakes. We also have beautiful IDC/Ashima Centerlock to 6-hole disc adaptors available upon request.
When I decided to begin commuting to work by bicycle some years ago, I did what every grown man would do to psyche himself up. I went shopping for bling new kit to bolt on an old racing frame from my halcyon college bike team days. At the time, the most attractive upgrade for my re-purposed race bike was a hub dynamo lighting system. This
,
I expected
,
would free me from the mindless drudgery of installing, removing, recharging, losing and replacing battery lights on a regular basis
-
and that is exactly what
I
did.
To install the dynamo light, however, I needed a front wheel fitted with a hub dynamo. Since I had grown quite a bit heavier since my college days and would be riding on city streets with a fair share of rim crunching hazards, I wanted a sturdily built front wheel and an equally stout rear. That is when I found that the cost of entry for hub dynamo convenience could be pretty hefty and, moreover, technically challenging. Getting a hub dynamo, selecting appropriate spokes, nipples and rims as well as locating a proficient wheel builder … and paying nearly as much again to have them delivered from the UK to France (where I was living at the time), was quite a bit of work. As an enthusiast with a descent income, I enjoyed the challenge (it took my mind off work), but I imagined that such an effort was probably beyond the “comfort zone” of many individuals that could most benefit from this useful technology,
i.e.
harried sedentary office workers relatively new to cycling seeking to shed a few lbs. and improve their health.
And that is how the IDC "Stout" hub dynamo wheelset was born. The idea was to produce an affordable high quality replica of the French rim, Swiss spoke and German hub specification “dream” wheelset I arrived at when creating my first hub dynamo commuter wheelset. After
over a decade
of
use by myself,
our testers and customers around the world, the Stout dynamo wheelset (once ingloriously named “Sanyo dynohub (hub dynamo)/Vuelta rim 700c front bicycle wheel”) has to date proven no less reliable and elicited considerable positive customer feedback. In essence, the Stout wheelset is what I would have liked to have had the first time around - a high quality field-tested battle ready dynamo commuter wheelset built with care and eager to take on the rigours of commuting and even loaded touring applications … at a reasonable price.
This wheelset is suitable for pretty much anything you might put it up against. Strong, reliable and uncomplaining, the IDC Stout Dynamo
II
Wheelset is
our latest iteration of
dependable companion
ship
for the light commuter and the
fully-
loaded adventure cyclo-tourist alike.
Specifications
Weight: F: 145
0
g
(w/o QR)
Build
:
These wheels have been meticulously engineered by highly experienced wheel builders at Pro-Lite (who also produce wheels for some of the most exclusive brands). Legend has it that an offer to provide OEM wheels for a certain well known Italian component manufacturer was even refused by the "Boss" on grounds of moral principle ... which is rare these days. By “engineered” we mean that the precise spoke tensions to which each wheel is built takes into account the specific characteristics of the rims, spokes, nipples and hubs employed. Getting a wheel true on the stand is a relatively simple thing to do ... talk to any LBS. Developing a wheel that "stays" true under rigorous laboratory testing
is rather different.
Just a
sk wheel companies about “lateral stress testing” and reality testing under "competitive riding conditions". Notably, the specification spoke tensions for the front wheel as well as the drive and non-drive side of rear wheels each differ and have been calibrated to optimise stiffness, resilience and thus durability. Indeed, each wheel must pass through a rigorous Pro-Lite QC process requiring:
·
Complete hand lacing and tensioning
·
Stressing (by specialized equipment) and re-truing by hand a minimum of three times to “seat” the build
·
Each front wheel comes complete with a serial number and bar code that can be used to identify the build date and builder for each wheel
Beyond the minimum three rounds of stressing and re-truing, each wheel is also subject to inspection for evenness in spoke tensions. This is the CRUCIAL, often overlooked and essentially “invisible” element determining the long-term durability of a bicycle wheel. (An evenly tensioned wheel is better able to disperse shocks from road imperfections “throughout” the wheel rather than stressing a number of highly tensioned spokes which are then more likely to loosen or break.)
Pro-Lite takes this step further requiring the inspection of
each and every
spoke with a DT-Swiss spoke tension meter which
each and every
one
of its wheelsmiths are required to re-calibrate
each and every
morning for accuracy
Rim
:
IDC Stout box style double walled, anodized with break wear indicator (rim profile and dimensions can be seen in the photos section)
Hub
:
Shimano DH-3D37
hub dynamo (
650
g w/o QR), known for its
highly
reliable sealed bearing design
and is compatible with rim (complete with a high quality rubber boot to cover the Centerlock spline when used with brake bikes), Centerlock and 6 hole disc brake bikes (Our IDC/Ashima adaptors for Centerlock to 6 hole disc brake are available on request)
Spokes
:
Front wheel: DT Swiss Champion 14 gauge
stainless steel for strength and corrosion resistance
Nipples:
Front Wheel: DT Swiss c
hrome plated brass to protect against galvanic seizing with the spoke while also protecting the exterior of the nipple against corrosion
Lacing
: Tried and true 36 hole 3 cross pattern for strength, reliability and durability
Dependable and effortless power
The
Shimano DH-3D37
hub dynamo is a proven design and among the
most durable
on the market
*
Although this seller is based in Taiwan, the wheels are warehoused in California and will be shipped from there
*
*
Free shipping is available only to the contiguous 48 United States. For other states, I will be glad to provide a quote on additional cost for approval prior to shipment
Dealer inquiries invited
Limited Warranty
All goods purchased through IDC come with a ONE (1) YEAR Limited Warranty from date of purchase by the original customer unless otherwise stated. IDC will at its discretion replace products with material or workmanship defects during the warranty period. This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and/or material requiring renewal during normal use. IDC cannot be held liable for damages to personal property due to misuse, implied use or improper maintenance of the product.