Question, is it possible to take a standard wheel, namely the one found on the Dawes Super Galaxy:
http://www.bikesheduk.com/dawes-super-galaxy
And replace the standard hub with a dynamo hub? Ideally I'd like to do this myself, but would I need to buy new spokes too?
Thanks
What is the best dynamo hub for touring?
Re: What is the best dynamo hub for touring?
Yes you would need to buy spokes because the flanges on the dynamo hub are larger and you need shorter spokes.
At this point the only part of your old wheel that you would be using is your rim. You can buy decent quality rims for £18. So for just £18 of new rim you save dismantling the old wheel and have your old wheel as a spare or possibly sell it for £20 to recoup the money.
I would not rebuild the old wheel if it was my bike, I would keep it and use it for those times of the year when the dynamo was mostly redundant.
At this point the only part of your old wheel that you would be using is your rim. You can buy decent quality rims for £18. So for just £18 of new rim you save dismantling the old wheel and have your old wheel as a spare or possibly sell it for £20 to recoup the money.
I would not rebuild the old wheel if it was my bike, I would keep it and use it for those times of the year when the dynamo was mostly redundant.