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Yes but the son dynohub only outputs a few watts so would make a rubbish motor I think. I’d like to get a USB output adapter for the big battery as powering a phone for the day for navigation wouldcause minimal drain on a battery this size.

The other wheel I have has a Son dynohub. One of the cables powers the Dynamo lights, the other powers the PowerBug USB charger to charge up a power pack or my phone.

Thank you, hopefully now sorted and something I’ll double check in future. Also added a Velcro tie wrap for securing the cable.

Oh good idea. I think I have a few for sorting electrical cables in the drawer. I’ll dig one out.

I added a removable zip tie to close up the loop a bit.

Thanks @Jodel ill have a read through

Thanks @Woosh thats put my mind at ease.

Thinking about the torque arm conversation earlier, while it may not be necessary, is it a good idea for peace of mind given that it's a cheap thing to do? If so, what sort of kit should I be looking at?

thanks, I’ll do that. Will make it a removable tie wrap so it’s easy to drop the wheel out for puncture repair etc.

Was up early this morning so went out to the garage to finish up. Installed the wiring as neatly as I could, though it might be changed later, will see if there’s anything that rubs or pulls after a couple of rides. then took it for a quick test ride. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...

I ground down the bracket screws so they didn’t protrude past the bracket. Then I glued a couple of strips of old inner tube to the bracket and mounted it back up.

I looked at the one @Cadence mentioned but it's not as long effectively as the one I went for because of the section below the cutout for the bottle boss bolts. I've now fitted it and, as you can see, there's just enough room for the bottle to fit on the downtube. The bracket bends down...

Any particular reason? Everything I’ve read says that torque arms are only usually used on aluminium forks but it’s ok on steel. My forks are steel so thought I’d be ok. Happy to add one if folks think it worthwhile.

That looks to be the same one I bought. Saw it on AE but wanted it today :)

tyre and tube arrived from SJS cycles so into the garage. once fitted to the wheel and offered up , I found the dropouts are a little too narrow so out with a couple of files and a few minutes later, the wheel slotted in. Then found that I needed to remove one of the washers from one side and...

Very neat, thanks for pointing that out. I'd like to keep it above the bottom bracket, just to keep it out of potential harms way hitting things but will give that some thought when I have time to consider a replacement.

I looked at the adapter that Andy suggested but I think it's too short given that the water bottle bosses on the Thorn are at the very bottom of the tube. I've found an alternative that I think will work from the measurements given and from measuring up the bike...

Thank you everyone, I had no idea you could get adapters. Should have thought to ask. @Woosh I’ll message Andy in the morning. Thanks.

After al the help I received in choosing this kit, I figured I'd post a thread on the installation which may be of use to others but also for me to ask a few specific questions as well. Kit received within 48 hours of ordering from Whooshbikes, all securely packed. Offering up the battery to...