Technology and products

This section is about understanding rather than wrenching: what is inside the SPEEDHUB’s shell, how it turns into 14 gears, and which version suits your bike.

• The product: The SPEEDHUB 500/14 — figures, benefits, manufacturing — and Technical data.
• Inside: Modular system, Planetary gearing, Construction: exploded view, The 14 gears inside, Efficiency, How efficiency is measured, Gear ratio comparison and Wheel stability.
• Choosing: Which bike is it for?, Variants — dropout width, axle, colour —, Model designations, Parts and accessories, Tuning parts and Care products and oils.
• Background: The Rohloff story.

For everyday use and maintenance, see the SPEEDHUB manual.