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!

Are Rohloff hubs noisy?

After over a decade servicing every Rohloff unit in the US and many in Canada, we can confidently say that Rohloff hubs virtually never make noise, besides the familiar whir of the gears spinning inside. Any other perceived noise can almost always be traced to something else on the bike.

Why are Rohloff hubs so expensive?

All things considered, the SPEEDHUB stands out as the gold standard compared to all other gear hubs currently available. Sure, the hefty price tag is due in large part to the hubs being manufactured in Germany’s expensive labor market.

Where are Rohloff hubs made?

Germany
Made in Germany! The Rohloff AG is still managed by the original founders (Bernhard and Barbara Rohloff), located in the center of Germany. 99% of our flagship product, the SPEEDHUB is produced in Germany ensuring premium quality at every step of the production process.

Which is better Rohloff hub or Alfine hub?

On a derailleur system this is adjustable by using different cogs or chain rings, but for an IGH, you bought it, you got it. First up – The Shimano Alfine 8-sp: We’ve built several urban commuter bikes with this hub, and even a few sport/fun tandems. This hub is limited to 308% gear range.

Which is better Shimano Rohloff or Alfine 11?

This topic has 40 replies, 21 voices, and was last updated 10 years ago by SandyThePig. Rohloff or Alfine 11? If you had the choice, the money and the need for either a Rohloff hub or the new Shimano Alfine 11 speed hub which would you choose and why?

Which is better Shimano or Rohloff speed hubs?

Our experience with the different hubs shows us the best use for each. We’ll compare 3 different hubs (the 3 we’ve built with): The Shimano Alfine 8-speed, the Shimano Alfine 11-sp, and the Rohloff Speedhub 14-sp. Shimano does make some lower end 8-sp IGH hubs (Nexus), but this article is ‘geared’ toward the more serious cyclist.

How much does a Shimano Alfine inter hub cost?

The better known internal gear hub is the Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 with 14 gears and a total range of 526%, while all other internal gear hubs don’t go much beyond 300%. The Rohloff carries a hefty price tag of somewhere around 1000 euros.