Technic
Selecting the correct gear system is a decisive factor for cycling enjoyment. The ratio between the lowest and highest gears (the overall range) determines the degree of incline that can be ridden and the maximum achievable speed on the plain. The difference between two neighbouring gears (the increment) determines the comfort and ease with which your speed and momentum can be maintained over different terrains.
When the overall range, gear count and the increments conform, riding enjoyment increases as the gear system is effortless and intuitive to use in all situations, including whilst stationary.
The high shifting speed and effortless gear selection through one simple twist of a shifter (regardless of whether the cyclist is stationary) is simply unachievable for a derrailleur system.
Technical Data
| SPEEDHUB 500/14 for | 135mm | A12-142mm | A12-148mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of gears | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Gear increases | even 13.6 % | even 13.6 % | even 13.6 % |
| Range of gears | 526 % | 526 % | 526 % |
| Frame spacing/ O.L.D. | 135mm | 142mm | 148mm (BOOST) |
| Number of spoke holes | 32/36 | 32/36 | 32/36 |
| Spoke flange distance | 58 mm, symmetrical | 58 mm, symmetrical | 58 mm, symmetrical |
| Spoke hole circle diameter | Ø 100 mm | Ø 100 mm | Ø 100 mm |
| Spoke hole diameter | Ø 2.7 mm | Ø 2.7 mm | Ø 2.7 mm |
| Spoke flange width | 3.2 mm | 3.2 mm | 3.2 mm |
| Axle diameter at dropout | 9.8 mm | with Adapter 12mm /7mm | with Adapter 12mm /7mm |
| Axle overall width CC | 147 mm | 149mm | 155mm |
| Hollow axle inner diameter CC | Ø 5.5 mm, for quick release lever | for M7 securing bolts | for M7 securing bolts |
| Total axle width TS | 171mm/TS long 179mm | ✘ | ✘ |
| Axle thread TS | M10x1 | ✘ | ✘ |
| Center disc mounting diameter | Ø 52 mm | Ø 52 mm | Ø 52 mm |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | Ø 65 mm | Ø 65 mm | Ø 65 mm |
| Brake disc mounting bolts | 4 x M8x0.75 | 4 x M8x0.75 | 4 x M8x0.75 |
| Distance between dropout and center disc mount | 16,3 mm (IS 1999) | 16,3 mm (IS 1999) | 16,3 mm (IS 1999) |
| Weight | 1700g (CC), 1800g (CC EX), 1825g (CC DB) | ||
| Oil volume | 25ml max. | 25ml max. | 25ml max. |
| Sprocket thread | M34x6 P1, tolerance 6H | M34x6 P1, tolerance 6H | M34x6 P1, tolerance 6H |
| Sprocket type | for bicycle chain 1/2" x 3/32” (ISO No. 082) | for bicycle chain 1/2" x 3/32” (ISO No. 082) | for bicycle chain 1/2" x 3/32” (ISO No. 082) |
| Number of sprocket teeth | 16 (optional: 13, 15, 17 threaded- or 13-19 + 21 splined-spocket) | 16 (optional: 13, 15, 17 threaded- or 13-19 + 21 splined-spocket) | 16 (optional: 13, 15, 17 threaded- or 13-19 + 21 splined-spocket) |
| Chainline (Threaded Sprocket) | 54mm (57mm with 13T Sprocket) | 54mm (57mm with 13T Sprocket) | 51mm (55mm with 13T Sprocket) |
| Smallest permissible gear ratios (Riders up to 100kg) | 40/21, 36/19, 34/18, 32/17, 30/16, 28/15 (transm.- factor ~ 1.90) | 40/21, 36/19, 34/18, 32/17, 30/16, 28/15 (transm.- factor ~ 1.90) | 40/21, 36/19, 34/18, 32/17, 30/16, 28/15 (transm.- factor ~ 1.90) |
| (Riders over 100kg/tandem) | 53/21, 48/19, 45/18, 42/17, 40/16, 38/15 (transm.-factor ~ 2.50) | 53/21, 48/19, 45/18, 42/17, 40/16, 38/15 (transm.-factor ~ 2.50) | 53/21, 48/19, 45/18, 42/17, 40/16, 38/15 (transm.-factor ~ 2.50) |
| Beltline - Gates Carbon Drive - with Threaded Carrier (8224) | 55mm | 55mm | 52mm |
| Beltline - Gates Carbon Drive - with Splined Lock-ring Carrier (8540L) | 55mm | 55mm | 52mm |
| Beltline - Gates Carbon Drive - with Slim Splined Lock-ring Carrier (8540sL) | 53mm | 53mm | 50mm |
| Smallest permissible belt sprocket ratios (26”) Gates Drive | 39/19, 39/20, 42/22, 46/24 (transmission factor ~ 1.90) | 39/19, 39/20, 42/22, 46/24 (transmission factor ~ 1.90) | 39/19, 39/20, 42/22, 46/24 (transmission factor ~ 1.90) |
| (Riders over 100kg/tandem) Gates Drive | 46/19, 50/20, 55/22, 60/24 (transmission factor ~ 2.50) | 46/19, 50/20, 55/22, 60/24 (transmission factor ~ 2.50) | 46/19, 50/20, 55/22, 60/24 (transmission factor ~ 2.50) |
| Maximum input torque | 130 Nm | 130 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Gear control | by twist shifter (version right or left) | by twist shifter (version right or left) | by twist shifter (version right or left) |
| Twist shifter angle per gear change/over all | 21°/273° | 21°/273° | 21°/273° |
| Gear control transfer | via two shifter cables (pull-pull system) | via two shifter cables (pull-pull system) | via two shifter cables (pull-pull system) |
| Shifter cable movement per gear change | 7.4 mm/96.2 mm | 7.4 mm/96.2 mm | 7.4 mm/96.2 mm |
Technical Data: Specifications for Fatbikes
| SPEEDHUB 500/14 | XL for 170mm Fatbike | XL for A12-177mm Fatbike | XXL for 190mm Fatbike | XXL for A12-197mm Fatbike |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of gears | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Gear increments | even 13,6% | even 13,6% | even 13,6% | even 13,6% |
| Range of gears | 526% | 526% | 526% | 526% |
| Frame spacing/ O.L.D. | 170mm | 177mm | 190mm | 197mm |
| Number of spoke holes | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Spoke flange spacing | 93mm, symmetrical | 93mm, symmetrical | 93mm, symmetrical | 93mm, symmetrical |
| Spoke hole circle diameter | Ø 100mm | Ø 100mm | Ø 100mm | Ø 100mm |
| Spoke hole diameter | Ø 2,7mm | Ø 2,7mm | Ø 2,7mm | Ø 2,7mm |
| Spoke flange width | 3,2mm | 3,2mm | 3,2mm | 3,2mm |
| Axle diameter at dropout | 9,8mm | with Adapter 12mm /7mm | 9,8mm | with Adapter 12mm /7mm |
| Axle overall width CC | 182mm | 184mm | 202mm | 204mm |
| Hollow axle inner diameter CC | Ø5,5mm, for quick release lever | for M7 securing bolts | Ø5,5mm, for quick release lever | for M7 securing bolts |
| Total axle width TS | 206mm (bei langen Achszapfen 214mm) | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Axle thread TS | M10x1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Center disc mounting diameter | Ø52mm | Ø52mm | Ø52mm | Ø52mm |
| Mounting bolt hole circle diameter | Ø65mm | Ø65mm | Ø65mm | Ø65mm |
| Brake disc mounting bolts | 4 x M8x0,75 | 4 x M8x0,75 | 4 x M8x0,75 | 4 x M8x0,75 |
| Distance between dropout and center disc mount | 16,3mm (IS 1999) | 16,3mm (IS 1999) | 26,3mm (with Fatbone/ Monkeybone-10) | 26,3mm (with Fatbone/ Monkeybone-10) |
| Weight | 1980g (CC DB) | 1995g (CC DB OEM2) | ||
| Oil volume | 25ml max. | 25ml max. | 25ml max. | 25ml max. |
| Sprocket thread | M34x6 P1, tolerance 6H | M34x6 P1, tolerance 6H | M34x6 P1, tolerance 6H | M34x6 P1, tolerance 6H |
| Sprocket type | for bicycle chain 1/2" x 3/32" (ISO Nr. 082) | for bicycle chain 1/2" x 3/32" (ISO Nr. 082) | for bicycle chain 1/2" x 3/32" (ISO Nr. 082) | for bicycle chain 1/2" x 3/32" (ISO Nr. 082) |
| Number of sprocket teeth | 16 (optional: 13, 15 and 17) | 16 (optional: 13, 15 and 17) | 16 (optional: 13, 15 and 17) | 16 (optional: 13, 15 and 17) |
| Chainline (Threaded Sprocket) | 71,5mm(75mm with 13T sprocket) | 71,5mm(75mm with 13T sprocket) | 71,5 mm (75mm with 13T sprocket) | 71,5 mm (75mm with 13T sprocket) |
| Chainline (Splined Sprocket) | 75,5mm | 75,5mm | 75,5mm | 75,5mm |
| Smallest permissible gear ratios (Riders up to 100kg) Chain | 40/21, 36/19, 34/18, 32/17, 30/16, 28/15 (transmission factor ~1,9) | 40/21, 36/19, 34/18, 32/17, 30/16, 28/15 (transmission factor ~1,9) | 40/21, 36/19, 34/18, 32/17, 30/16, 28/15 (transmission factor ~1,9) | 40/21, 36/19, 34/18, 32/17, 30/16, 28/15 (transmission factor ~1,9) |
| (Riders over 100kg/tandem) Chain | 42/17, 40/16, 38/15 (transmission factor ~2,50) XL authorized for tandem use | 42/17, 40/16, 38/15 (transmission factor ~2,50) XL authorized for tandem use | 42/17, 40/16, 38/15 (transmission factor ~2,50) XXL authorized for tandem use | 42/17, 40/16, 38/15 (transmission factor ~2,50) XXL authorized for tandem use |
| Beltline Gates Carbondrive beltline | 72,25mm | 72,25mm | 72,25mm | 72,25mm |
| Smallest permissible belt sprocket ratios (26”) Gates Drive | 39/19, 39/20, 42/22, 46/24 (transmission factor ~1,9) | 39/19, 39/20, 42/22, 46/24 (transmission factor ~1,9) | 39/19, 39/20, 42/22, 46/24 (transmission factor ~1,9) | 39/19, 39/20, 42/22, 46/24 (transmission factor ~1,9) |
| (Riders over 100kg/tandem) Gates Drive | 46/19, 50/20, 55/22, 60/24 (transmission factor ~2,50) XL authorized for tandem use | 46/19, 50/20, 55/22, 60/24 (transmission factor ~2,50) XL authorized for tandem use | 46/19, 50/20, 55/22, 60/24 (transmission factor ~2,50) XXL authorized for tandem use | 46/19, 50/20, 55/22, 60/24 (transmission factor ~2,50) XXL authorized for tandem use |
| Maximum input torque | 130Nm | 130Nm | 130Nm | 130Nm |
| Gear control | by twist shifter (version right or left) | by twist shifter (version right or left) | by twist shifter (version right or left) | by twist shifter (version right or left) |
| Twist shifter angle per gear change/over all | 21°/273° | 21°/273° | 21°/273° | 21°/273° |
| Gear control transfer | via two shifter cables (pull-pull system) | via two shifter cables (pull-pull system) | via two shifter cables (pull-pull system) | via two shifter cables (pull-pull system) |
| Shifter cable movement per gear change/over all | 7,4mm/96,2mm | 7,4mm/96,2mm | 7,4mm/96,2mm | 7,4mm/96,2mm |
Inner gear ratio
Inner gear ratio IGR = hub revolutions per sprocket revolutions of the Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14
| Gear | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGR | 0.279 | 0.316 | 0.360 | 0.409 | 0.464 | 0.528 | 0.600 | 0.682 | 0.774 | 0.881 | 1.000 | 1.135 | 1.292 | 1.467 |