{"product_id":"shimano-alfine-dh-s501-dynamo-hub","title":"Shimano Alfine DH-S501 dynamo hub, silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the demise of the rim brake Shimano 3N72 dynamo we have started to sell this pretty shiny silver Alfine dyno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the dyno hubs we sell are great, but I (Will) use Shimanos most often because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe connector is super easy to use. It's a plastic plug that you poke the wires through and bend around this elbow inside. Even typing that out makes it seem harder than it is. I find the Schmidt's spade connection user un-friendly, especially if you have to take your wheel off a lot. They're hard to pull off and push on. They have a co-axial magnet thingy now, but I haven't tried that yet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI trust Shimano to make a bike part that'll work really well, even if it lacks some of the panache of the more expensive stuff. Yes, this isn't a great looking hub, but it's not bad. If you're getting nervous about how much you're spending on a build, going with this Shimano hub instead of a Schmidt is a great way to save $200 and not lose \u003cem\u003eany\u003c\/em\u003e functionality. Actually, you'll get the benefit of the Shimano plug, and your wheel will won't be as shiny desirable to thieves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll dyno hubs have drag, especially when you spin the axle with your fingers, but while riding I haven't noticed any more or less when using any of the ones we sell. I know the Schmidts are supposed to have the least amount, but when you're out there riding, it doesn't matter. They're all almost imperceptible.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick release lever and black center lock disc mount cover included. Y31L12000\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e564 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHIMANO AMERICA CORPORATION (23)","offers":[{"title":"32 hole","offer_id":42659160162415,"sku":"DH-S501-S-B-32h","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 hole","offer_id":42659160195183,"sku":"DH-S501-S-A-36h","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1403\/7343\/files\/shimano_s501_alfine_dynamo_dyno_3.jpg?v=1731628708","url":"https:\/\/www.rivbike.mom\/products\/shimano-alfine-dh-s501-dynamo-hub","provider":"Rivendell Bicycle Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}