Rohloff E-14 SPEEDHUB 500/14 Notice Originale page 50

Transportation
ATTENTION
When using a disc brake in conjunction with the Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14, the hub
cap screws should be checked that they are correctly tightened (3Nm) before every
ride. To reduce the chance of a flange breaking due to unequal spoke tension, we
recommend that this is regularly checked by a professional bicycle mechanic.
Transportation
If transporting a bike fitted with a Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14, care should be taken
that the rear wheel is transported in an upright position. In a car or an aeroplane, there
could be great changes in the air temperature/pressure. When the wheel lies on its
side, oil could seep out of the seals because the oil is sitting directly over these seals
on either the left or the right side. Transportation in the upright position will prevent the
air temperature/pressure from having an effect over the Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14.
If it is not possible to transport the wheel in an upright position due to packaging re-
quirements, don't worry. The leakage of oil will not cause any damage.
The SPEEDHUB itself continuously reacts to automatically redress air pressure balance.
This can result in trace volumes of oil accumulating within the hollow axle whereafter this
oil will flow to the lowest point from where it will then escape. This is usually the left-hand
side (due to angle at which the bicycle is stored - leaning against a wall/kickstand use
etc.) > a light film of oil on the A12 bolts, Q/R skewer, axleplate and/or gear-mech is
therefore a typical reaction to this.
To lubricate the chain tensioner place a drop of oil
on the left and right side of the upper jockey wheel
on the pivot point.
Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14 versions with exter-
nal gear mech:
To lubricate the cable pulley bearing remove the ca-
ble box and place a little grease on the parts ar-
rowed in the diagram
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above.