Hub page with a small sample of complete wheel prices is now up.

Schmidt has redesigned the SON28 to take advantage of the lighter hubshell and efficiency of the SONdelux hubs. The estimated drag reduction versus the SON28 Classic hub is 15%, and the weight is reduced by 140g. Unlike the SONdelux hub, the new SON28 hub is suitable for use with “ride and charge” devices used to charge batteries, cell phones, GPS’s, etc. while riding.

I still have 32H and 36H black SON28 classic hubs, so I’m only stocking silver 32 and 36H 2012 SON28 hubs for now. As stock of the other hubs runs out the hubs will be replaced with the 2012 SON28. Prices are the same as SONdelux hubs–$285 silver and $301 black.  Disc hubs cost a little more.

Schmidt has designed the SON 28 hub to take advantage of the lower drag and lighter weight design of the SONdelux. The new SON 28, however, will work better than the SONdelux when used with “ride and charge” devices for charging batteries and electronic gizmos while riding. No pictures of the new hub yet. Prices will be slightly higher than the current SON 28, which is now known as the SON 28 Classic. The new SON 28 will be shaped much like the SONdelux but have wider flange spacing. Since the hub flanges will be relatively small, the new SON 28 will not come in 40 and 48 hole drillings (no room for all those holes). The SON 28 Classic will continue to be produced in these drillings. If your bicycle has disc brakes, the new SON 28 will be available in both six bolt and center lock versions.

Current production 32 and 36 hole SON 28′s are being significantly discounted to make room for the new hubs. Prices for hubs below. Go here to purchase hubs or complete wheels. Complete wheel prices have now been update to reflect discounted hub prices.

• SON 28 polished silver 32 and 36 hole $200 (24 and 28 hole $225)
• SON 28 black 32 and 36 hole $230
• SON 28S (six bolt disc) polished silver 32 and 36 hole $260
• SON 28S (six bolt disc) black 32 and 36 hole $300

A few people have been waiting on SONdelux hubs to arrive from Germany. If you have a wheel on backorder with these hubs your wheel will be built soon.

Front wheels with dynohubs and track wheelsets are my most commonly requested custom wheels, so I’ve tried to simplify ordering for them. 90% or more of my track wheelsets are ordered with Velocity Deep-V or B43 rims and sealed bearing Formula/Origin8 hubs, so I’ve set up an easy order page where you can customize these wheels all the way down to the spoke and nipple color.

Wheels with dynohubs are another big seller, and I’ve added a section to my more commonly ordered dynohubs’ pages so that the most requested wheelbuilds can be put into the cart with a click of the mouse. You’ll find these sections on the respective pages for the Shimano DH-3N72, SON 28, and SON 20R (now called the SONdelux) hubs.

I should have new dynohubs from Sanyo in the next couple of weeks. This hubs are very affordable $40 and I’m excited to test the quality.

If none of these combinations suits your needs, custom wheels can still be ordered by placing individual components in your cart, or calling me at the shop.