How much does a Rohloff hub cost?
The Price There’s no beating around the bush here – Rohloff hubs are expensive. Expect to pay US $1600 or 1100€ just for the hub and shifter (complete bikes start at 2500€). You’ll need to factor in the cost of a new wheel build too.
Can you put a Rohloff hub on any bike?
The main reason I have refrained from compiling this list is that Rohloff hubs can be retrofitted to almost any bike – so any bike can technically be a Rohloff bike! There are many ways to tension the chain, manage the cables or secure the hub in any frame. That said, a dedicated Rohloff bike is very nice to have.
What is a Rohloff bike?
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 efficient is Rohloff speedhub?
Better efficiency: Designed as a high-performance alternative to traditional drivetrains, the SPEEDHUB operates at 95-98% efficiency, which is comparable to a new, well-adjusted derailleur system.
Why are Rohloff hubs so expensive?
However, the use of higher quality materials, more stringent manufacturing methods, and very tight tolerance requirements also account for a significant part of the premium you pay, and these factors are what make the Rohloff a superior product.
Why is Rohloff so expensive?
How much does a Rohloff hub weight?
Rohloff Speedhub is with a weight of 120g per gear, the lightest internal gear hub and at the same time the most reliable bicycle gear hub available. There are plenty of Rohloff Speedhubs rolling on the road – and off road – with more than unbelievable 100.000km!
Can you shift Rohloff while pedaling?
With the Rohloff, you can shift in anticipation of a climb, while keeping your pedals planted in attack position all the way through the bottom of the descent. Trying to shift while pedaling the Rohloff can occasionally cause the gears to get jammed.
How do you use a twist shift bike?
Twist the left grip shift forward one click, pedal for about 10 seconds, and then twist forward one more click. You should now notice that it has gotten significantly easier to pedal the bicycle. Use the left gear shift for rapid and significant changes, such as when you’re approaching a steep hill.
How heavy is a Rohloff hub?
How much does a Rohloff speedhub weigh?
Why is the Rohloff Speedhub such a good bike?
This makes it possible to climb steep climb hills off road and climb long and/or steep climbs with a fully loaded bike without damaging the hub. Better load capacity: The SPEEDHUB can handle an immense amount of load, including loaded touring tandems and heavily laden cargo bikes.
Is the NuVinci Rohloff speed hub suitable for off road use?
Nuvinci offers a heavy duty version of their hub for cargo bike use, but the Alfine hubs were developed for urban commuters, and are not recommended for heavy duty use. For off road applications, this load capacity also makes the Rohloff unit suitable for aggressive trail use, including jumps, drops, and other high-speed impacts.
What makes a Rohloff hub so resilient?
Rohloff gears are hidden away, protected by the safe confines of a sealed aluminium hub shell. That makes a Rohloff hub extremely resilient against mud, grit, dust, snow and sand, and as a result, quite hard wearing. 2. The Sturdiness Rohloff drivetrains have less parts susceptible to external damage.
How many gears can you change with a Rohloff hub?
You can change multiple gears in one go with a Rohloff hub; the limitation is the amount of movement you have in your wrist. I can change about eight gears at once, of which I’ve had to do under rapid deceleration! That’s sandy roads for you… This KOGA WorldTraveller is my fourth touring bike with a Rohloff hub.