How long does a Rohloff hub last?

Rohloff hubs should get you through a minimum of 100,000km riding before failure; many people have been known to cover far more. The only maintenance that you need to complete is an oil change every 5000km.

How many gears does a Rohloff have?

14 gears
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).

Are Sturmey Archer hubs reliable?

The classic Sturmey-Archer AW hub is the most reliable gear-shifting mechanism ever made, and rarely needs anything more than a bit of medium-weight oil every so often. 95 percent of shifting problems on 3-speeds are related to the control cable or the shifter.

What are the gears on the Rohloff 14 speed hub?

The Rohloff 14 speed hub is a seven speed hub with a set of (internal) reduction gears, giving a second set of 7 speeds. Gear 7 is the top gear in the low ratio.

How much pedal force does a Rohloff bike have?

The diameter the wheel and the gear ratio produced are not relevant…it is the input ratio which is critical…Rohloff state 150 kg pedal force (!!!) with 170 mm cranks as max. input, if exceeded, this could damage the hub as easily in 14th as it could in 1st

How long does it take to change gears in Rohloff E-14?

E-14 provides lightening quick shifts changing gears in just 180ms. Shift single, or multiple gears with just one press of a button. The Rohloff SPEEDHUB forms the durable basis of every premium

Can you shift gears on a Rohloff bike?

Shifts can be made while stationary or while pedaling, and riders can shift through a handful of gears with one single movement on the standard twist shifter. If you’re looking for the most reliable all-weather gearing system available, Rohloff SPEEDHUB is the obvious choice.