Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 User manual

SPEEDHUB 500/14
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"Quicker than the surf"
France 1994. The atmosphere at the "Tour de France" was exhilarating and working with the
teams and mechanics was exciting too. Our
30km of beautiful sandy beach lay ahead of us. It is a great feeling to have the waves roll out
under the bottom bracket!
Rohloff S-L-T 99 chan has proven a success with
its reliability! So at last, a couple of quiet days on the Atlantic coast. Why not take the Moutain
bike on the beach?!Crazy idea, yes! Riding exactly where the surf runs out! After just 200m,
total stand still! The rear wheel is stuck fast in the wet sand. Changing the gears impossible!
Derailleur gears won’t work when you are stuck! The next wave came and both rider and bike
received the first salt-water shower. Chain and sprockets are grinding full of fine sand. The
next wave came - now nothing works. The waves were rolling in faster than we could change
gears.
Still, it must feel great to have the waves roll out under the bottom-bracket. This idea didn't let
go of me.
The lights were now burning bright and late into the night. The construction department in the
Rohloff Company was working overtime. Successful gear changes and sprocket
combinations were investigated. Mountainbike, downhill, touring and everyday riders were
asked along with sports physicians: How many gears do you need and what has a gear hub got
to be capable of in order to achieve maximum riding fun? 1997: findally we had our answer
and put it to the test! Guess where...
The rear wheel is stuck fast in the wet sand. The first wave is coming. Change the gears down
while stuck. 1st gear, gentle on the pedals, riding further - 2nd - 3rd - 4th... These gears are
quicker than the surf!

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SPEEDHUB 500/14
General Use
Technical Information
Owners Manual
WS 2.13E 2013-06
Mounting
Repairs
Service
Appendix

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Introduction
Securing to the frame
Cable routing
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Technical data
Safety information ............................................................................................................ 3
Changing gears ................................................................................................................. 5
Riding noises .................................................................................................................... 6
Break in period ................................................................................................................. 6
Pushing the bike ................................................................................................................ 6
Wearable parts ................................................................................................................... 6
Maintenance and care ....................................................................................................... 7
Transport/Info for the tour ................................................................................................ 9
Wheel removal ................................................................................................................ 11
Wheel installation ........................................................................................................... 14
Technical data ................................................................................................................. 17
Weight comparison/Comparison of mechanical efficiency ............................................ 18
Sprocket ratios ................................................................................................................ 19
Smallest permitted sprocket ratios .................................................................................. 19
Table of distance travelled per crank revolution (20", 26" and 28") .............................. 20
Derailleur gears in comparison to .................................... 21
in comparison to derailleur gears ..................................... 22
Interchangable parts system ............................................................................................ 23
Axle types ....................................................................................................................... 24
Torque securing .............................................................................................................. 25
Frame types ..................................................................................................................... 27
Mounting necessities OEM2 .......................................................................................... 30
Internal gear mech .......................................................................................................... 31
External gear mech ......................................................................................................... 32
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The wheel
Particular components
Special applications
All mounting processes
Maintenance of the Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
Important service procedures
Appendix
Explaining the model codes ............................................................................................ 33
Advantages of the separate options ................................................................................ 38
Model variations ............................................................................................................. 39
Wheel stability ................................................................................................................ 41
Spoke lengths .................................................................................................................. 42
Calculating the spoke length ........................................................................................... 43
Determining the inner rim diameter ............................................................................... 44
Contents .......................................................................................................................... 49
Contents .......................................................................................................................... 86
Contents .......................................................................................................................... 96
Trouble shooting ........................................................................................................... 119
Bolt/tool info ................................................................................................................. 124
Wheel lacing for rims with a European spoke hole patter ........................................... 125
Wheel lacing for rims with a French spoke hole pattern .............................................. 126
Technical Data .............................................................................................................. 127
Pointers on the Serial No. ............................................................................................. 128
Grub screw of the External Gear Mech ........................................................................ 129
Notes.............................................................................................................................. 135
Index ............................................................................................................................. 136
with disc brake ................................................................. 37
Which components are recommended? .......................................................................... 45
Particulars ....................................................................................................................... 47
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The correct spoke choice .............................................................................................. 130
Possible causes for flange breakages on bicycle hubs
Contents

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Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
Rohloff
CC DB OEM mounted in a frame with
adjustable OEM dropouts
Introduction
Warranty of the Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
Each has an individual Serial No. Either on the hub shell
sticker (<~ No. 74770) or engraved (>~ No. 74771) upon the hub shell.
All entitlements to a guarantee are deleted if this serial No. Can not be produced.
Warranty claims can only be processed if the guarantee card can be presented with the
hub.
Further information on the guarantee card can be found in the appendix under “Pointers on
the Serial No.”.
To help us keep tabs on theft, it is advisable to register the Serial No. With us by way of
the guarantee card.
A more precise explanation of the guarantee conditions can be found on the guarantee card
itself which is included with every purchased.
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Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
A T T E N T I O N
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With the Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 in the fast lane
This handbook covers everything of interest about the It
contains important information over the use, the component choice, the mounting, the service
and the repairs. Should you still have any questions or queries after reading this handbook
than please contact your local dealer or visit us on the web under .
Due to us constantly improving our products, the shape of the parts or the contents of the
package may vary from those illustrated in this handbook. We kindly ask you to show some
consideration.
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The first chapter
you will find everything you need to know about riding with the
In the following sections
you will find all the technical information needed to select the correct version of the
for your needs.
In the chapters
you will find all the technical information needed for the mounting and service of the
.
Please read the important safety information carefully.
Riding with the
- Technical data
- Securing to the frame
- Shifter cable routing
- variations
- The wheel
- Which components are recommended
- Special applications
- Mounting
- Service
- Repairs
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Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14.
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Introduction
Please read the important safety information before riding off!
Every bicycle equipped with a should come complete with
the following:
-Aguarantee card (with dealers stamp and Serial Number).
-An owners Manual for the .
-An oil filling tube.
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Safety information
Bike riding is fun but it is also tied up with dangers. When your bike is not regularly
maintained and kept in good condition, these dangers increase. These dangers, however, can
be prevented when you read this handbook and the following safety information carefully. A
incorrect fitment of the vital components could result in a crash, with possible life threatening
injuries.
All the bolts must be secured to the given tightening torques.
– If a chain tensioner is in use at the rear, a chain guide must be used in conjunction up front to
prevent the chain from springing off the chainring.
– On rear suspension frames the chain must be kept at a suitable length that allows the rear
triangle to move the full amount of shock travel.
Mounting
– We recommend all fitting and assembly of our products should be carried out by a
professionally qualified workshop.
– Improper work and customizing may result in malfunction and this in turn could lead to
accidents occuring.
– Please make sure that you have the correct model for your type
of bike frame.
–
– The smallest permitted sprocket ratio must not be undercut.
– When filling the with oil for the first time as well as when
changing the oil, make sure you use only oils as recommended for the
Before riding with your please follow the next few steps in order
to truly trust the products service.
– Let your bike be regularly checked by a specialist workshop to make sure that it functions
safely.
– When starting off, especially after a gear change, you must check the gear has engaged
properly.
– Make sure you carry out the safety checks on all the other mounted components of your
bike.
– Before a long journey or tour, a test ride must be taken. Through this process any mounting
mistakes or loss of functions can be noticed and corrected. Also see ‘
– When utilizing a bicycle equipped with a ‘ belt transmission, it is
important to adhere to the manufacturers instructions printed within their Owners Manual.
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Usage
Transport/Info for
the tour’.
Gates Carbon Drive’
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Check regularly:
– That the is correctly and securely mounted in the frame (quick
release axle max. 7Nm or threaded axle max. 35Nm).
–
– That the hubs torque securing system is correctly fastened to the frame.
– That the brake surfaces are free from oil and grease.
– That the shifter cables and connectors are correctly and securely connected (bayonet
connectors or external gear mech).
– That the parts on your bike are not damaged or failing to function properly as the result of an
accident. The use of damaged parts can result in further accidents occuring.
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That all hub cap screws are correctly tightened, especially on versions of the
that incorporate the use of a brake disc.
DB Rohloff
SPEEDHUB 500/14
Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
Rohloff
CC DB OEM mounted in a frame with
adjustable OEM dropouts
Riding with the SPEEDHUB 500/14