Partnering with trusted dynamo maker Shutter Precision, the wheel specialists at DT Swiss have created the 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub and two reasonably priced pre-built aluminum Gravel Dynamo wheels. Whether or not you’re searching for inexhaustible energy to gentle up your subsequent ultra-distance journey or just a dependable always-on lighting setup for year-round bike commutes, DT now gives a number of no-nonsense dynamo generator options backed by a model you already know and belief…
DT Swiss dynamo in 350 SP hub & DYN-series gravel wheels
DT Swiss is getting again into the generator hub dynamo recreation, working along with Shutter Precision to construct trendy dynamo hubs & wheels to ship limitless energy to the most recent crop of street, all-road, and gravel bikes. And whereas the trusted generator tech inside isn’t actually new, DT has constructed it into their strong & dependable 350 hub collection with straightpull lacing, 12mm thru-axles, and centerlock disc brake compatibility.
That is DT Swiss’ first dynamo in over 25 years – since their S’Mild hub from the 90s – and appears to suit properly with the expansion of ultra-distance racing, novice bikepacking, and perhaps even a resurgence of using versatile bikes for enjoyable and commuting.
As a result of actually, having to recollect to maintain your lights charged simply implies that ultimately, there’ll come a time if you don’t have lighting if you want it. Why fear about it, when you may at all times have pedal energy to gentle your method or cost your units.
Tech particulars
Contained in the DT-made 350 SP PL-7 hub shell are normal Shutter Precision 7 collection dynamo hub guts – made by SP of their new high-tech manufacturing facility in Taichung. Which means you get a dependable 6-volt, 3-watt energy output claiming 72% effectivity whereas pedaling at simply 15kph. DT says meaning “actually steady” energy to cowl your lighting wants, even at comparatively gradual using speeds round city and even off-road.
In fact, getting limitless energy provides some resistance as you pedal. SP claims <1W of added drag as much as using at 30kph. After which solely if you change in your lights does it require extra energy out of your legs. That sucks 4.2W at that 15kph threshold or between 6-7W at 30kph (therefore that effectivity share declare.)
Plus, the dynamo is StVZO examined & licensed, so it is going to present the required lighting to journey at evening below Germany’s strict guidelines.
New DT dynamo choices
DT makes it straightforward for riders to add a dynamo energy setup to their present bike, or in any other case for a whole self-powered new bike construct. DT gives the brand new 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub by itself, in only one configuration for road- & gravel-focused {custom} wheel builds. Or there are 2 reasonably priced pre-built entrance wheels to select from, slotting immediately into the two aluminum choices within the DT Swiss gravel bike wheel household, up to date final yr.
DT Swiss 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub
- Shutter Precision 7 collection dynamo internals
- 6V3W energy output, so StVZO-compliant
- centerlock disc brake
- 12x100mm thru-axle
- 24-hole drilling then for straight-pull spokes solely
- 376g claimed hub weight
G1800 Spline DYN alloy gravel dynamo entrance wheel
- alloy centerlock disc brake dynamo entrance gravel wheel, after all with the brand new DT 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub
- sleeved aluminum rim joint
- 24mm inside x 25mm deep, hooked tubeless-ready rim
- pre-taped, tubeless valve included
- 24 straightpull DT Aero Comp spokes
- laced 2x with Professional Lock, Squorx Professional Head aluminum nipples
- 1098g claimed weight (+234g vs. normal G1800 entrance wheel)
GR1600 Spline DYN alloy gravel dynamo entrance wheel
- alloy centerlock disc brake entrance dynamo gravel wheel, thus the DT 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub once more
- welded aluminum rim joint
- 24mm inside x 25mm deep, hooked tubeless-ready rim
- pre-taped, tubeless valve included
- 24 straightpull DT Aero Comp spokes
- laced 2x with Professional Lock, Squorx Professional Head aluminum nipples
- 1075g claimed weight (+245g vs. normal GR1600 entrance wheel)
DT Swiss Dynamo – Pricing & availability
If you wish to custom-build a dynamo wheel to match your present setup, you may choose up the DT Swiss 350 SP PL-7 dynamo hub by itself for $237 / 175€. For comparability, that’s the identical worth as Shutter Precision’s personal J-bend PL-7 hub, and nearly 2x the price of DT’s normal non-dynamo 350 street hub.
The better and higher worth resolution is one among 2 pre-built aluminum gravel dynamo wheels, which promote for simply $95/69€ greater than their non-dynamo analogue. The sleeved rim G1800 entrance wheel sells alone for $343 / 249€, or add in an identical rear wheel for a $688 / 499€ full wheelset (2069g pair).
The marginally lighter GR1600 setup with a welded rim retails for $443 / 321€ for the entrance solely, or for $923 / 669€ as an entire wheelset with an identical rear wheel (1993g wheelset).
The brand new hubs and wheels are formally accessible beginning right this moment. However relying the place you’re on the earth, it could be the tip of this month or early December earlier than it is possible for you to to get one in-hand.
All new DT dynamo hubs & wheels embody the usual SP wire connector that you will want to connect with a {custom} wiring setup by yourself bike, whether or not you join on to a dynamo-specific headlight alone or moreover to a taillight and/or USB accent charging setup just like the Sinewave Revolution. It’s not the best bike constructing challenge to finish. However when you do, you’ll by no means have to fret about battery-powered lights in your street or gravel bike once more!
