How much does a Rohloff hub cost?

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.

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).

Which is best hub or derailleur?

One of the main advantages that internal gear hubs have over derailleurs is that they require less frequent maintenance. Once your internal gear hub is set up, you can ride for thousands of miles without touching it. Derailleurs, on the other hand, require a bit of regular maintenance to keep them running smoothly.

How does an internal hub work?

How an internal-gear hub works

1. Low Gear has the sprocket driving the gear ring, while the planet cage drives the hub.
2. Middle Gear has the sprocket still driving the gear ring, but the gear ring drives the hub.
3. High Gear shifts the sprocket’s drive to the planet cage, while the gear ring continues to drive the hub shell.

What is the difference between hub and derailleur?

While derailleurs need regular chain care and occasional adjustment, hub gears tend to run and run without any cossetting. Gear shifting goes on inside the hub shell, where small pinions mesh together to rotate the rear wheel at a different speed from the sprocket.

Where does the Rohloff Speedhub hub come from?

If your hub does ever need maintenance or you would like us to carry out a service for you, Chris can now do this in NZ having completed the hub servicing training at Rohloff in Germany. The entire hub is manufactured in Germany where it is held to the tightest tolerances.

Is the Rohloff Speedhub 500 / 14 a good bike transmission?

High quality, precision bicycle transmissions. Providing a proven, durable construction and outstanding performance coupled with extremely low maintenance costs. The Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 is THE benchmark against which lesser bicycle transmissions are compared.

How does the twist shift work on a Rohloff?

Simply rotate the Rohloff twist-shifter – regardless whether stationary of pedaling. Rotate up to shift up, down to shift down. It couldn’t be more intuitive.

Where is the Speedhub made in the world?

Made in Germany! The Rohloff AG is still managed by the original founders (Bernhard and Barbara Rohloff), located in the center of Germany. 99% of our flagship product, the SPEEDHUB is produced in Germany ensuring premium quality at every step of the production process.