Hub dynamo set SP (SV8)
Kit comprises either the black or silver version of the SP (Shutter Products) SV-8 hub dynamo front wheel, front and rear light, cables, front mounting bracket and instructions
The SP SV8 is a small, lightweight dynamo hub - it is built into the Brompton front wheel to provide the power for front and rear lights with little increase to weight or rolling resistance over the normal Brompton front wheel
Brompton introduced the SP SV-8 dynamo set in 2018 to replace the Shimano and SON hub dynamo systems, it comprises a 16 inch Brompton / SP SV-8 hub dynamo 16 inch front wheel and everything you need for the complete dynamo system
What is in the kit / set?
Lights and connectors
The front light is a B+M (Busch and Müller) Lyt BN Plus- producing approx 25 lumens of power
On / off control is via a switch on the back of the front lamp
The light has an integral cable for connecting to the hub dynamo on the front wheel
The rear light is a Spanninga Solo single LED light with built in reflector
It has a stand light function - so it remains on for approx 4 minutes after stopping (useful at traffic lights so you are not left in the dark!)
The light is held in place with two self tapping screws (included) - the screws should be fitted to the two more central holes (the 50mm spacing) on the back of the light and mounted on the existing light / reflector bracket
A wiring loom is included for connecting the front light to the rear light
The "Electronic Safe Stop" - meaning stand light shown in the picture is a peel off sticker
Wheel / hub / rim tape
Wheel: Brompton 16 inch radially laced wheel,, spokes and rim (excluding braking surface)
Hub: SP (Shutter Precision) SV-8
Rim tape: Yellow
Fixings:
Front light fixing (replaces the existing reflector if one is fitted)
Axle fittings for front wheel
Zip / cable ties for securing the wiring
Another Note: Full fitting instructions are provided