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If I build up a wheel with a dynohub (looking to be either a schmidt or a supernova infinity S) onto an archetype rim, is there anything that will stop me swapping it between two bikes - one with mechanical disc brakes and one with rim brakes - providing of course that I remove the disc.
I have a Soma Double Cross DC with Avid BB7 road brakes and a more standard road bike. I'm thinking that if I had the wheel built as per above, I should be able to maximise versatility by being able to choose the bike I want it on depending on where I am going / what riding I am doing.
At the moment, I have archetypes on the Soma with Jack Brown tyres, but the rims could just as easily be fitted with a more standard 700x25. So, by removing the disc and swapping the tyre, I should be able to run the wheel on my roadbike. With regards swapping the light, I am aiming for brake bolt mounted, so it is not too complex to swap. Cabling can reasonably be ziptied in place.
Although there is a bit of faff, it isn't too much and certainly cheaper than buying two wheels and two lights.
Edit: I also realise that the supernova is centrelock and the schmidt 6bolt. A problem solver may or may not be required according to the wisdom of the internet.
Have I missed anything glaringly (pun intended) obvious?
Advice welcome.