The Kindernay XIV Hub: A 14 Speed Internally Geared Rohloff Competitor?
Internal gear hubs have been available in bikes for over a century now, offering cyclists a simple and…
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The Bpod PSH’R Trigger Brings Hydraulic Shifting To Your Rohloff Hub
The 14-speed Rohloff hub is a wonderful bit of touring kit – there is no disputing that –…
Wolf Tooth Tanpan: Mix MTB Components with STI Road Shifters to Lower Your Gearing
Just days after we covered the JTek range of Road-to-MTB shift cable adapters, Wolf Tooth announced a product…
Gebla Rohbox: Combine Road or Mountain Shifters With Rohloff Hubs
The Rohloff twist shifter is a polarising item. This critical component has single-handedly deterred many from using the Rohloff 14-speed internally…
JTek Shiftmate: Mix MTB Cassettes with STI Road Shifters to Lower Your Gearing
Many travel and light-touring bikes are currently built with STI road shifters, double cranksets and road bike drivetrains, limited…
Low Gear Range: Road Shifters & Gears For Easier Hill Climbing
Sometimes a compact crankset doesn’t offer enough gear range in the mountains. Compact cranks can achieve a 34t front and…
The New 2016 Rohloff Thru Axle Rear Hub and Upgrades
In a few days, Rohloff will be offering their amazing 14-speed internal hub to more bikes. Three big…
Gear Ratios: How to Select Touring Bike Gearing
The granny gear is the smallest cog on the front crankset of your bike. If you haven’t already…
Understanding the Different Types of Rohloff Hub
The Rohloff comes in a bunch of different combinations to suit different bikes, different budgets and different needs.…
How to Build a Strong Rohloff Wheel
Rohloff hubs require a very specific wheel build. You need to make sure the mechanic you use is…