Is a Rohloff hub worth it?
According to independent testing, Rohloff hubs are just as efficient as a derailleur drivetrain at transferring the power from your pedals to your rear wheel (~95% efficiency). In the mud, they would presumedly be even more efficient!
How much does a Rohloff speedhub weigh?
The weight of a fitted Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 CC OEM including twist shifter, shifter cables and cable guide is approx. 1820g. The comparison between the Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 and the derailleur system shows only a slight increase in weight.
How do you service a Rohloff hub?
Remove drain screw (3mm allen key). Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 Draw the 25ml cleaning oil into the syringe, screw the filling tube into the drain screw hole and fill the cleaning oil into the hub. After this, use the syringe to draw out a little air out into the syringe. Remove the filling tube and refit the drain screw.
Where are Rohloff hubs made?
Rohloff AG is a German company from Fuldatal near Kassel that manufactures hub gears, bicycle chains and tools that are known for their durability and high performance.
How do Rohloff hubs work?
Very simply, a Rohloff Speedhub is a system of 14 gears completely sealed within the rear hub – doing away with the need for front and rear derailleurs, multiple chainrings and rear cassette. The gear ratios are equally spaced to provide an optimal range of gears comparable to a derailleur setup (no gear overlap).
How do I change the oil in the Rohloff Speedhub 500/14?
To change the oil, the Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 should be left at room temperature (because the oil flows better). Turn the hub, so that the drain screw can be seen on the top. Remove drain screw (3mm allen key). Draw the 25ml cleaning oil into the syringe, screw the filling tube into the drain screw hole and fill the cleaning oil into the hub.
How do I use the Rohloff oil change kit?
For easy oil change, we recommend the use of the Rohloff Oil Change Kit (Art. No. 8410). E Drain screw with new seal The oil filling tube should be placed over the syringe and secured with a drop of super-glue before use. * There will already be approx. 25ml fluid in the hub (old oil and any penetrated moisture).
How do I clean the hub?
To rinse the hub properly, ride approx. 1km or turn the wheel by hand using the cranks for approx. 3min whilst simultaniously swiching between gears #3 and #5. In these gears all planetary gear sets are in use, making sure that the cleaning fluid is well rinsed through in order to thin out the old oil for easier removal.