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Easy, efficient and fast – the Rohloff E-14 2.0 gear mech works in harmony with the Bosch Smart System of your E-Bike, to provide an excellent shift performance. The operation of both Rohloff E-14 2.0 App, and shifting via the Rohloff E-14 Switch Unit is incredibly simple. Learn more in detail below:
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Gear Indicator
The currently selected gear of the SPEEDHUB 500/14, will (depending on display version), either be shown on the Bosch display permanently, or fade in and out immediately after a gear change.
The start gear can be selected via the Bosch Remote as well as via the Rohloff E-14 2.0 App.
(Example = Bosch Kiox 300)
Shifting Gears
The ideal point at which to shift, will be determined upon pressing either the "+" or "-" buttons on the Rohloff E-14 Switch Unit. At this point, powere to the Bosch drive unit will be cut, and then a signal forwarded to the E-14 2.0 gear mech, to shift gear(s).
This ideal point is calculated by the crank sensor reading rider cadence, to ensure the minimum amount of pedal pressure is applied during the shift.
Power to the drive unit is then gradually ramped up following the successful shift, and the new gear number then shown in the App/Display. The whole process takes just 0.2 seconds.
Shifting Gears
The E-14 2.0 gear mech is shifted in combination with a Bosch Smart System, by pressing one of the buttons on the Rohloff E-14 Swiitch Unit.
There are 3 buttons on the Rohloff E-14 Switch Unit:
„+“ Button: Shift up, in the direction of gear number 14
„−“ Button: Shift down, in the direction of gear number 1
The Rohloff E-14 2.0 Shifter Unit, will shift one gear up (+ button) or one gear down ( - button).
"M" Button: The M-button has no function in relation to the Bosch Smart System.
Multishift Function
Should either of the Switch Unit buttons be held down permantly, the Rohloff E-14 2.0 gear mechanism will shift one gear as normal, then pause, before shifting 3 gears in rapid succession. The Shifting system will then pause for 0.5 seconds again before shifting another 3 gears and continue to shift in this “3-gear, pause” sequence until reaching the bedstop gear for that chosen direction (i.e. gear #14 when holding the „+“ button or gear #1 when holding the „-“ button).
This Multishift function can be activated or deactivated via the E-14 2.0 App.
Start Gear / Auto-Downshift
The Rohloff E-14 2.0 shifting mechanism, in connection with a Bosch Smart System, offers the option of selecting a gear into which the bicycle will automatically shift upon coming to a complete halt.
When active, the Auto-Downshift function will shift down to any pre-programmed starting gear once the bicycle is stationary for a period of at least 3 seconds (no signal received from Bosch speed sensor). This process will occur as long as the last gear manually selected was higher than the pre-programmed starting gear, and the bicycle was initially moving at more than 10 km/h. Leg weight/pedal force should ideally be removed from the pedals while stationary to ensure smooth shift performance.
Any gear between #4 and #9, can be selected as the Start Gear. If active, the E-14 2.0 gear mech will then automatically shift down into this gear once the bicycle has been stationary for 2 seconds.
If this function can be activated and deactivated via the E-14 2.0 App.
Invert shift direction
Cleaning of the Rohloff E-14 Components
Remove the Bosch eBike System battery from the bicycle.
Only clean the cables while connected to avoid contamination of the exposed plug ends.
The individual Rohloff E-14 components are water resistant and designed to withstand moisture levels as associated with cycling through rainy weather.
Protect the individual Rohloff E-14 components from excessive dirt.
Use soft cloths/brushes and mild cleaning agents only when cleaning the E-14 components. Do not use of aggressive chemicals and solvents to clean individual components. Solvent use may damage of the component materials and lead to irreparable operational interference of the Rohloff E-14 components.
Do not use high-pressure jet/power wash systems to clean a Rohloff E-14 equipped bicycle. Water penetration will lead to irreparable operational interference of the Rohloff E-14 components.
Do not submerge individual Rohloff E-14 components in water.
Installation and activation of the Bosch eBike System battery is permitted only after the electrical contacts thereof have been fully dried off.
Energy Supply
The Rohloff E-14 does not require additional, individual power source if used in connection with a Bosch eBike system. The Rohloff E-14 shifting system will piggy-back off the Bosch eBike sytstem, drawing power from the Bosch battery as and when required.
Due to this configuration, the Rohloff E-14 will only function when the Bosch eBike system is switched to the “on” position.
The residual power in the battery will enable the integrated bicycle lighting system to remain functional for a period after the Bosch eBike System switches itself off due to insufficient power. The Rohloff E-14 gear mech, like the lighting system, will also remain functional during this period.