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sometimes make the clockwork whirring noise when pedalling rather than freewheeling in the higher seven gears ( 8 to 14 )
mine never used to but now seems to do this somedays and on others it's virtually silent. seems strange to me .. anyone else had similar ?


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 7:54 pm
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nope.

but I bet you can tune it out if you twiddle the knobs on the clickbox to recentre the gear shift ring.


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 7:56 pm
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I'll try that next time it happens but I think when it occurs I have already tried turning the shifter a little each way to see if it made any difference which I presume would have the same effect as your suggestion . it's going back to rohloff soon for some new bearings so I'll ask them at the same time ...just thought I'd ask here 1st as from previous experience I know they can be a little economical with the truth re known problems.


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 8:06 pm
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it's going back to rohloff soon for some new bearings

surely not ??


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 8:50 pm
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simon I don't think they design them for pedalo gearing 😯


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 9:11 pm
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mine doesn't do any submarine duties but has developed considerable play and on examination ( after removing the sprocket) i could see abnormal side to side movement of the main bearing which indicated that it needed attention . If you grasp the sprocket you could wobble it from side to side quite easily and at the rim you'd think it had loose cones (if it were a normal hub.)
rohloff told me this was almost unheard of but having done some googling.... well .. I have to say they must be deaf !!!


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 9:30 pm
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rohloff told me this was almost unheard of

it's called "denial" - lah, lah, they're not listening 🙂


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 9:35 pm
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Not had that, but in five years my hub has been back twice, the driver bearings were replaced both times - free of charge. In total it's cost me one £60 carrier fee to get it out there. I'm fairly happy with that every two years.

Make sure you mention the noise when it goes back!


 
Posted : 30/06/2010 9:43 pm