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Are Rohloff hubs worth it?
According to independent testing, Rohloff hubs are just as efficient as a derailleur drivetrain at transferring the power from your pedals to your rear wheel (~95% efficiency). In the mud, they would presumedly be even more efficient!
Why are Rohloff hubs so expensive?
However, the use of higher quality materials, more stringent manufacturing methods, and very tight tolerance requirements also account for a significant part of the premium you pay, and these factors are what make the Rohloff a superior product.
How much does a Rohloff hub weight?
Rohloff Speedhub is with a weight of 120g per gear, the lightest internal gear hub and at the same time the most reliable bicycle gear hub available. There are plenty of Rohloff Speedhubs rolling on the road – and off road – with more than unbelievable 100.000km!
Which is best hub or derailleur?
Most hub gears have a smaller range than derailleur gears: the difference between top and bottom gear is narrower. A 3-speed hub is fine on flatter or rolling terrain but can be hard work on hills. A 7-, 8- or 11-speed hub is a better bet there.
How do Rohloff hubs work?
Very simply, a Rohloff Speedhub is a system of 14 gears completely sealed within the rear hub – doing away with the need for front and rear derailleurs, multiple chainrings and rear cassette. The gear ratios are equally spaced to provide an optimal range of gears comparable to a derailleur setup (no gear overlap).
How does Rohloff hub work?
Are Sturmey Archer hubs reliable?
The classic Sturmey-Archer AW hub is the most reliable gear-shifting mechanism ever made, and rarely needs anything more than a bit of medium-weight oil every so often. 95 percent of shifting problems on 3-speeds are related to the control cable or the shifter.
How long do Nexus hubs last?
Even lower cost Shimano Nexus or Alfine hubs can go 15,000 km before they need to be replaced. For the average cyclist, a quality internal gear hub lasts a lifetime if properly maintained. Chains last longer- With an internal gear hub, the chainstays on the same gears at all times.
How does a speed hub work?