Rohloff Order Form

There are quite a few options when you’re ordering a Rohloff Speedhub – hopefully this form will help you pick the right one, but if any of it doesn’t make sense, please give us a call 😉

The disc hub is available with 36 holes instead of 32, in black QR only – let me know if you want this version.

Next, what are the dropouts (frame ends) like on your bike? If they’re vertical, then you can have a quick release or solid axle hub. If they’re horizontal, then a solid hub is better to resist the pull of the chain tension. A solid-axle hub saves you £50, as it doesn’t come with a tensioner.

The Rohloff needs a torque arm to stop itself unscrewing. The standard one fits to the chainstay – using a quick release clip with the quick release hubs, and a bolt-on clip with the solid axle hubs.

This torque arm is not suitable for frames which have a pivot near the dropout, and some frames with non-standard chainstays.

There are two alternatives:
– If your frame has disc brake mounts then you can use the OEM2 axle plate.
– If your frame has a long dropout on the left side, then it’s designed for the Rohloff, and you can use the OEM1 axle plate.

If you’re using the OEM2 axle plate and you also want to use a disc brake, you need the Speedbone or Monkeybone attachment. Both fit to the IS disc mount, the Speedbone fits on the outside so works with calipers without adapters, the Monkeybone fits on the inside and replaces the adapter.

If you’re fitting to a full-suspension bike, you might need a chainguide to stop the chain falling off the front chainring – Rohloff make a guide that looks like a pared-down front derailleur.

Rohloffs use different brake rotors to standard, they have a 4-bolt fixing, so you may need a new brake rotor.

Finally, the most important question of all – what colour?

Wheelbuilding: I can build your hub into a wheel for you, so you’re all ready to go – I use Mavic rims for 26” and 700c – whatever I can find in the more unusual sizes. If you have a specific rim you want, let me know – normally it won’t cost any more, unless it’s a much more expensive rim 😉