In this exciting interview, I sit down with Stewart Stabik from ‪@rohloffrabe‬ and Russell Cashmore from ‪@shandcycles7152‬ for an in-depth discussion about hub gears like Rohloff Speedhub and their future in cycling.
Stewart delves into the history of internal gear hubs, explaining their various types and mechanisms, and highlighting why Rohloff Speedhubs stand out from the rest. He also covers the importance of replacing the oil in the hub to maintain optimal performance.

Russell Cashmore from Shand Cycles discusses the advantages of hub gears and why Rohloff hubs are their gear choice. He explains the synergy between hub gears like the Rohloff Speedhubs and carbon belt drives, emphasizing their superiority over traditional bike chains. This combination makes their bikes 99% maintenance-free, offering significant benefits to riders.

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00:00 - Start
00:45 - What is a hub gear?
02:25 - Why are Rohloff hubs so special?
03:37 - Why are hub gears not the main gearing choice for bikes?
06:39 - Internal gear hubs and carbon belts - a dream combination!
14:11 - When will Shand Cycles introduce electric bikes?
15:28 - Do Rohloff Speedhubs require periodic servicing?
16:19 - Why oil in Rohloff Speedhubs requires periodic replacement?
18:55 - The future of hub gears
22:11 - The role of electric shifting