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Dynamo options are Shimano, SP, Schmidt or Schmidt XS, I would consider that in reverse order the best options. The Shimano has some serious resistance and I would personally go for the SP because I couldnt afford the Schmidt!
Rhobbs-
I've got the SP hub, no problems so far and it was easy to build up. One thing to watch out for is that you get the right version, you need the 74mm OLD SV8 model with the 7.9mm axle (the link below shows both types of SV8).
http://www.ison-distribution.com/english/product.php?part=HUSPS72S
Works really well with my Edelux Mk1.
spj7
Thanks for the info this is really helpful. I was configuring one on the Brompton website and seeing what's the difference in weight saving and granted there is a lot saved in the gears options and lights options I was to go via the dynamo route as well.
I think at the moment i have no bike to play around with and I always love the idea to have a Brompton, however, weight of the damn thing took me by surprised and kind of the reason i want to know if anyone has made/modified one before. Granted it will be a silly project i know. The only other lightweight folding but i know is the carbon fibre hummingbird for 3.5k.
There are a few stories on the internet I have been reading where people have got their Brompton to about just under 9kg, which IMO isn't really weenie weight in this day and age.