Re: [Classicrendezvous] Audax & Generator Bosses

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From: "dave bohm" <davebohm@azstarnet.com>
To: "Jerry Moos" <moos@penn.com>, "Classic Rendezvous" <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <3A06B7B6.A69E3A8E@penn.com>
Subject: Re: [Classicrendezvous] Audax & Generator Bosses
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2000 08:37:45 -0700


> I'm contemplating an Audax/Randonneur machine, possibly purchasing one,
> but more likely modifying a suitable old road bike. Either way, I'd
> like a brazeon generator (dynamo) boss, but I have a question in that
> regard.

Is it possible to use a dynamo front hub? Does this go against the classic theme or is there a disadvantage over standard tire run dynamo's?

Here is a link to Schmidt generator hubs that looks promising. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/Schmidt-Lumotec.htm

Hope it helps.
David Bohm
Bohemian bicycles