Rohloff Speedhub
In 1996 I heard first of the revolutionary Rohloff Speedhub and I was "Feuer und Flamme" (like we Germans say, when we are excited) - that's my bike gear. 
No more chain salads, no chainsucks and never ever bented front- and rear derailleurs anymore. The old derailleur system is history.
The Rohloff Speedhub was the bike part that changed the way of biking in the dirt - and not only there 
Important!
You do not need to purchase a new bicycle to be able to cycle with a Rohloff gear box. If you are satisfied with the bicycle you already have - just upgrade your bike and get rid of the chain salad. Our Rohloff Speedhub Online Search will help you selecting the right Speedhub and will show you straight tips in case some additional bike parts are needed.
The Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 has been developed for both pros and performance oriented hobby cyclists who can appreciate it because of its reliability, perfect single gear ratios, wide range of gears, low maintenance and easy operation; its weight and efficiency are ideal even for pro racing.
The sealed gearbox ensures reliability and durability even under the toughest conditions. The even increments of 13.6% from gear to gear make it possible to always ride at the performance peak. The overall range makes sure that you have the right gear in every situation. Pure fun is guaranteed.
The SPEEDHUB 500/14 is operated by a twist shifter which shifts simply by pulling separate cables up or down. The indexing of the shifting lies not in the shifter as with common designs, but inside the hub. There is no wear on the indexing system nor need to adjust it.
The first part of the model code (CC/TS) refers to the axle type.
Two different axle types are available:
CC: Cross Country
Hollow axle for use with a quick release lever (Quick release axle).
Like in picture 2 (black anodized Speedhub) and picture 3 (red anodized Speedhub)
TS: Threaded Spindl
Threaded axle with axle nuts M10x1.
Axle as shown in the picture on the right (silver polished Speedhub)
The following part of the model code refers to additional hub specifications:
OEM2: OEM2 version
With CC OEM2 or TS OEM2 axle plate according axle type for frames with international standard (IS 2000) disc brake mounts (axle plate as shown in picture with the black Speedhub on the right).
T: Tandem version
With longer shifter cables for tandem use.
EX: External gear mech
With external gear mech (gear mech as shown in the picture with the red Speedhub on the right).
DB: Disc Brake
With a disc brake hub cap and external gear mech EX (hub cap and gear mech as shown in picture with red Speedhub on the right).
OEM: OEM version (original equipment manufacturer)
With CC OEM or TS OEM axle plate according axle type only for frames with Rohloff OEM dropouts (axle plate as shown in picture on the right).
All Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 versions are available in three different colours:
Silver: Alu polished
Black: anodized
Red: anodized