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If I get a cheap Shimano hub am I going to be disappointed?
Maybe, but it depends if you care how ugly your front hub is. I have the 'high end' shimano one, the 3N80 or something, which to me didn't look as boxy as the lower end ones and is apparently more efficient, and is almost certainly lighter. For me the extra 15 or 20£ seemed worth it for something that will last a long time, and I think if you search this thread (and the hub thread?) you will find most people are happy with their Shimano dynamos, no matter where they are in the range hierarchy.
I can only comment on the lights I have - the B&M Luxus and toplight taillight. But routing the rear light was pretty simple. Mine is just taped under the top tube, and mounted on the rear rack. My bike is black though, so the cable is discreet.
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Mind if I ask some basic questions?
I have an uber-practical commuter bike which needs a new front hub. So I'm thinking of getting a dynamo and lights to get rid of the need to charge my USB lights.
If I get a cheap Shimano hub am I going to be disappointed? Also, what's a good option for city riding for lights? Lots seem like they'd have no side visibility, which is no good. Also, how do you route a cable to the rear? That seems like it'd always be a bodge.