How much does Rohloff cost?
How much does Rohloff 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.
Why is Rohloff 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.
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 heavy is a Rohloff hub?
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!
How much weight does a Rohloff add?
– A Rohloff hub is 400 grams heavier than a 2x or 3x drivetrain.
How much does a pinion weigh?
Direct comparison of Pinion gearboxes
| Oil type | Pinion gearbox oil | Pinion gearbox oil |
| Oil capacity | 60 ml | 60 ml |
| Temperature range | 5 °F to 104 °F | 5 °F to 104 °F |
| Oil change inteval | Every 10.000km / Once a year | Every 10.000km / Once a year |
| Gearbox Weight | 2700g | 2350g |
What is a Rohloff Speedhub?
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 much does a Rohloff bike 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.
How do Rohloff shifters work?
Rohloff hubs use a dual cable system which requires both cables to either be pushing or pulling. Unlike a conventional trigger shifter, there are no springs or moving parts, eliminating it from potential failure. Once a Rohloff shifter is set up, the cables never have to be adjusted as the gear indexing occurs inside the hub.
Are Rohloff hubs as efficient as a derailleur?
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!
