Rohloff Speedhub
The possibilities of an alternative gear system had been thought over by Rohloff for a long time. All advantages of the derailleur system (low weight, high working efficiency, large range of gears, etc.) were retained whereas the known disadvantages (high maintenance, low level of dirt resistance, short wear, etc.) were excluded.
As a result of plenty of years investigation and designing, the high performance gearhub with 14 gears was ready for testing at the end of 1996. After intensive research and development, the production could start in 1999. Since then, thousands of gear hubs have left the production line every year.
The Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 has been developed for both pros and performance oriented hobby cyclists. Professional and hobby riders know and like the substantial properties: High reliability, easy use, optimal gear increases, perfect single gear ratios, wide range of gears, easy and low maintenance, quick gear shifting. low weight, high working efficiency and easy operation. The Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 leaves no riders' wish unfulfilled. Its weight and efficiency are ideal even for pro racing.
Close to the technology of the car industry, the fully encapsulated gear mechanism runs within an oil bath to guarantee a long life for the hub even under extreme riding conditions. The sealed gearbox ensures reliability and durability even under the toughest conditions.
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 engagement of the gears is controlled within the hub itself and so it runs adjustment- and maintenance-free. The even gear increments of 13.6% ensure that you can always ride to your optimum performance. The large overall range of gears (526%) ensure that there is always the correct gear available for every type of riding situation. Pure cycling fun is guaranteed!
A Rohloff Speedhub works even under severe circumstances. No matter weather you have in mind riding through a hot and sandy desert or north of the polar circle (I have the "one" in Finland in mind.), no matter if you want to cycle along the sea or in the mountains - a Rohloff Speedhub makes the job reliably and inconspicuously - always!
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