Nice video. I think it is common engineering practice to only have snaprings on one bearing, so the other bearing can float axially, to compensate for any thermal expansion.
Thanks a lot for great video. Could you advise what may be an issue with my Rohloff? I have a difficulty with switching to 6 and 13 gears. For me it's almost impossible to send it to official service therefore I must try to fix it by myself. Thanks in advance
Hi, sorry I'm not sure what the problem is with your hub. My understanding is that gear 6 and 13 are essentially the same gear but gear 6 uses the third planetary gear set to get the extra reduction. It sounds like there might be a problem with the pawls which engage gears 6 and 13.
I have hub 004503 that I use as a daily driver on an 3,000w ebike. Ive had it for four years now with no issue, can't tell if I am lucky or if it is just going to give out on me one day.
Wow, that's ace. The Rohloff Speedhub is not only the antithesis of our modern throw away culture, it also stands against the bicycle industry's ever changing modern hub specs - many of which will probably become obsolete in a few years. The world could learn a lot from Bernard Rohloff's design ethos. If you carry out regular oil changes I'm sure your hub will last many years longer. Have you had any issues with the nylon drive pins shearing on your ebike? As it happens, I'm planning to build an ebike with a Rohloff and a bafang 1kW mid drive motor in the next few months.
I have hub #11 since I bought it second hand in 2012. Send it in for an official service and has been running solid ever since. So your not lucky, they are just great pieces of kit !!!
@@dirtbagd89 I actually have no idea. Didn't open it up after the service. Just did the anual oil changes myself. I assume they kept the internals but changed bearings and seals (at least given the cost of the service). Cant remember the exact pricing but assume it would have been way more expensive otherwise.
@@dirtbagd89 I dont think so. If they do that they will contact you because its more expensive. I heard from one guy he had to pay about 400-500 Euro for a new case. But not because it was broken, he just wanted to put the old gear in a new clothing.🙂 Rohloff is the best gear ever, and a very good service if ther is a problem.
Hi, I paid £400 for the hub and spent about £150 repairing it. Sending it off for repair may have made more sense. However, I learnt a lot and now I have the tools needed to replace the bearings and seals in other hubs.
@@dirtbagd89 wow! £400? You got a great deal! I was trying to fix it on my own last time coz the seals are worn out and the oil was leaking. It’s good i found a reputable certified Rohloff mechanic near our place.
Nice video. I think it is common engineering practice to only have snaprings on one bearing, so the other bearing can float axially, to compensate for any thermal expansion.
Great knowledge for servicing the Speedhub. Guss i will let Peter White do my Rohloff when it needs a overhaul.
Thanks Keith!
Great Job! Thanks
Great vid & strong Carhartt wardrobe as well.
Thanks! haha, I'm glad you approve of the Carhartt gear!
Thanks a lot for great video.
Could you advise what may be an issue with my Rohloff? I have a difficulty with switching to 6 and 13 gears. For me it's almost impossible to send it to official service therefore I must try to fix it by myself.
Thanks in advance
Hi, sorry I'm not sure what the problem is with your hub. My understanding is that gear 6 and 13 are essentially the same gear but gear 6 uses the third planetary gear set to get the extra reduction. It sounds like there might be a problem with the pawls which engage gears 6 and 13.
I have hub 004503 that I use as a daily driver on an 3,000w ebike. Ive had it for four years now with no issue, can't tell if I am lucky or if it is just going to give out on me one day.
Wow, that's ace. The Rohloff Speedhub is not only the antithesis of our modern throw away culture, it also stands against the bicycle industry's ever changing modern hub specs - many of which will probably become obsolete in a few years. The world could learn a lot from Bernard Rohloff's design ethos.
If you carry out regular oil changes I'm sure your hub will last many years longer. Have you had any issues with the nylon drive pins shearing on your ebike? As it happens, I'm planning to build an ebike with a Rohloff and a bafang 1kW mid drive motor in the next few months.
I have hub #11 since I bought it second hand in 2012. Send it in for an official service and has been running solid ever since. So your not lucky, they are just great pieces of kit !!!
It's ace to hear your early hub is still running. I wonder if they replaced the internals when you sent it in for it's official service.
@@dirtbagd89 I actually have no idea. Didn't open it up after the service. Just did the anual oil changes myself. I assume they kept the internals but changed bearings and seals (at least given the cost of the service). Cant remember the exact pricing but assume it would have been way more expensive otherwise.
@@dirtbagd89 I dont think so. If they do that they will contact you because its more expensive. I heard from one guy he had to pay about 400-500 Euro for a new case. But not because it was broken, he just wanted to put the old gear in a new clothing.🙂
Rohloff is the best gear ever, and a very good service if ther is a problem.
Dobra, profesjonalna robota.
What a beautiful job!
Thanks Cheryl!
This is the same Rohloff model, with the torque arm. My bike to work bike and on light trails. How much did it cost you for this?
Hi, I paid £400 for the hub and spent about £150 repairing it. Sending it off for repair may have made more sense. However, I learnt a lot and now I have the tools needed to replace the bearings and seals in other hubs.
@@dirtbagd89 wow! £400? You got a great deal! I was trying to fix it on my own last time coz the seals are worn out and the oil was leaking. It’s good i found a reputable certified Rohloff mechanic near our place.