Comments on: The New 2016 Rohloff Thru Axle Rear Hub and Upgrades

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 22:15:00 +0000

In reply to Rik Jurcevic. It will be the standard dimensions of 135mm wide, 9mm axle for quick release. Or 135mm, 10mm for the bolt up.

By: Rik Jurcevic

Rik Jurcevic — Sat, 11 Mar 2017 22:29:00 +0000

This is very informative, and useful for when I update to one of these, thanks.

Meanwhile, I’m about to have a 2005 or 2006 Rohloff hub posted to me and can’t find dimensions for the axle diameter or width anywhere. Do you know what those measurements are or where I might find them? Thanks

By: Chris Fearnley

Chris Fearnley — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:05:00 +0000

In reply to Alee | CyclingAbout.com. Yes, I did think about a Schlumpf but it needs a mod to the bottom bracket, which presumably rules it out for an eccentric BB - thus eliminating many (most?) Rohloff-equipped bikes. I won't rule it out if there's a reliable solution to this.

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:33:00 +0000

In reply to Chris Fearnley. I can't see it being worth your trouble during a tour, but it would probably be worth your time to set up your gear ratios before you leave. If you want more range out of a Rohloff, have you thought about combining one with a Schlumpf Speed Drive crankset? They offer a 1.65 overdrive ratio (similar to a front derailleur shift) to give 868% gear range.

By: Chris Fearnley

Chris Fearnley — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 13:52:00 +0000

I’m wondering if this new easier-to-change sprocket can solve a dilemma. I need some lower gears and have been looking at a Pinion, rather than Rohloff which doesn’t extend my current derailleur setup. But the Pinion is heavy and expensive. So I’m wondering, with a Rohloff, how easy it would be to change sprockets and chainwheels while on tour: maybe 48 x 19 when I’m travelling with loaded panniers etc, but swap to 50 x 17 (or 51 x 16) for day-rides when I want a higher top gear. If doing this would mean adjusting a eccentric BB every time, though, it would be too much trouble. Any thoughts?

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 23:13:00 +0000

In reply to Emile. Not that I'm aware of.

By: Emile

Emile — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 14:01:00 +0000

Is there a way to fit the 142mm to 150mm downhill bike dropouts?

By: Alistair Riggs

Alistair Riggs — Wed, 11 May 2016 06:35:00 +0000

In reply to Alee | CyclingAbout.com. Alee good morning thank you for your reply it looks as if the way i am going to set it up is with a Rohloff hub with the schlumpf speed drive. The one thing i do not want to do is to get off and pull the fully loaded trike up hill i can not get up because of not having a low enough gearing, l like history so places like the Barnard pass and other passes are on the list to visit

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Tue, 10 May 2016 23:20:00 +0000

In reply to Alistair Riggs. Hi Alistair. The Pinion gearbox is an alternative drivetrain to the Rohloff hub, so it's one or the other. I've got quite a few resources here on both products, but the key difference is the gear ranges they offer (Rohloff 526% / Pinion 636%). You can combine the Rohloff hub with a Schlumpf Speed Drive crankset however, to achieve a 868% gear range if that's what you're after! Alee

By: Alistair Riggs

Alistair Riggs — Tue, 10 May 2016 20:41:00 +0000

Question. i trying to do some research for a drive train on a recumbent trike that i am looking into buying. i would like it as clean as possible so the question is is the pinion p1 18 compatible for use with a rohlof speed hub 500/14 the idea is when i retire to do a world tour extensively in Europe and the US of A