Questions tagged [rohloff]
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GreenMachine by Flevobike (recumbent) - Clicking Noise When Pedaling
The clicking is most noticeable when in lower gears and just starting off on a ride. After about 5 minutes it is still there but not as loud.
There are two chains, one from the pedals to the mid-...
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Connecting cables to Rohloff hub external gear mech
I am connecting the cables to the Rohloff hub external gear mech. The instructions say to align the shifter to gear 1 and gear 14. The shifter actually rotates past the one and past the 14, by ...
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What tool(s) are required to remove a Rohloff sprocket?
To remove a Rohloff sprocket, I need this Sprocket Remover Tool:
Do I also need the lock ring tool? If not, what is the lock ring tool required for?
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Front chainring and Rohloff IGH sprocket not exactly aligned
I ride a Bike Friday Pocket Llama with a Rohloff internal gear hub. I noticed that the front chainring and the rear sprocket are not exactly aligned.
As the Rohloff internal gear hub will stay the ...
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Installing a Rohloff Hub on a Surly Ogre
I just bought a Surly Ogre (2022) and want to convert it to a Rohloff hub - but am having a really difficult time finding what I need - i.e., info, parts, etc.
I plan to do a lot of touring but also ...
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Gates Belt Drive+Rohloff - What rear sprocket do I need to help me get up hills and mountains better?
Hi I'm new here.
I'm the proud owner of a Koga Worldtraveller Signature 2.0 with Rohloff and Gates belt.
I have a 50t front chainring and a 19t rear cog with a 120t beltdrive plus Schwalbe Almotion 28&...
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Why are IGH minimum gears expressed as ratios not contigent on wheel size?
I've wondered about this before, but I'm doing a Brompton Rohloff conversion for someone and the moment has finally arrived where it's not just a theoretical issue:
Shimano and Rohloff both recommend ...
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How to adjust chain tension on a rohloff hub with semi-horizontal dropouts
Not sure my question makes sense, I do not know how to call these dropouts. And I do not know much about Rohloff hubs and chain tension requirements.
My problem : my chain is too loose and fall off ...
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Does only Rohloff manufacture the sprocket for their Speedhub 14?
Are there any manufacturers other than Rohloff who make the sprocket for the Rohloff Speedhub 14?
Is the sprocket Rohloff specific or is it a standard / general / everyday part?
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Would a IGH drive train last longer than a derailleur drive train?
Would a single sprocket + 8 speed chain + single chain wheel used in combination with a IGH last longer than a 10 speed cassette + 10 speed chain + 3x chain wheels?
Image I have 2 bicycles.
Bike 1 ...
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Does a torque anchor prevent an IGH (Rohloff Speedhub 14) from being pulled forwards and crooked whilst riding?
Assume a bicycle with horizontal fork ends (like the rear facing horizontal fork ends on a Surly Troll), with an IGH (Rohloff Speedhub 14) and no chain tensioner.
On a steep uphill in the easiest ...
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How to install a Rohloff Speedhub on a Surly Troll with rear facing horizontal fork ends
I have a Surly Troll with rear facing horizontal fork ends.
Is there a recommended way of installing a Rohloff Speedhub 14 on the Surly Troll? These answers mention tugnuts and washers, but perhaps ...
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Uneven tension on Gates Carbon Drive belt
I tried using the iOS app to check the tension on my Gates Carbon Drive belt (centre-track, CDX I assume as it's driving a Rohlof) and I could not get a consistent measurement over the length of the ...
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Rohloff twist shifter is too slippery when sweating
My Rohloff Speedhub is pretty slick, but unfortunately so is the twist shifter when I'm sweaty. In southern Florida, riding my trike, that's pretty much all the time. Switching gears already has ...
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What's the deal with Rohloff and Gates Carbon Drive?
Can someone explain to me why a Gates/Rohloff combination is so stonewalled? It's got warnings all over the kit that you cannot do an aftermarket conversion, that you need Rohloff to switch you from ...
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Using Rohloff with a thicker chain
I have a Bosch/Rohloff bike that currently uses a 3/32 chain. Seems like that's the standard for Rohloff hubs. Problem is, I'd much rather use a 3/16 chain, i.e. a chain that's exactly twice as thick. ...
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Friction shifter for Rohloff speedhub?
This is might be trivial for someone who actually have a one, but after countless hours reading and watching about the Rohloff speedhub I can't answer this question myself.
AFAIK the OEM grip shifter ...
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Is there a more sophisticated tool than Rohloff HG-Check
I bought the Rohloff HG-Check as it was apparently the only tool out there to measure cassette wear.
IMHO it's just too uncomfortable to use and with practice and good sight you can actually ...
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Why would spokes break at the flange early?
I have a professionally-built Rohloff wheel, 32-spoke, symmetrical, laced to Velocity Dyads with Sapim Race spokes, disc brakes. It is about six years old, built in 2011; but I mostly just use it when ...
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Rohloff gear can only shift between 3 and 4, even when gear disconnected from hub
My Rohloff gearhub will only shift between gears 3 and 4 (I think; display long ceased to be readable, but it's two low gears). I tried adjusting the shifter cable tension but it makes no difference. ...
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Why haven't Shimano or SRAM internal hubs had as many gears (or as much range) as Rohloff?
What limitations cause Shimano to stop at 11 gears and 409% overall ratio, whereas Rohloff can cram in 14 gears and 526%?
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