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Introduction
Securing to the frame
Cable routing
With the
in the fast lane ...................................................... 1
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Riding with the Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
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
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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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Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 versions
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
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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
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