Not used my rohloff for years. Do I need to service it first?

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1982john
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Not used my rohloff for years. Do I need to service it first?

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I've not used my rohloff bike for about 5 years since returning from a long trip I did change the oil myself. But I've barely used it since then and not at all for 3 years.
Thinking of going on a 3 day trip next week but wondering if I should service it first or will it be ok?
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I'd do an oil change, the recommendation is to do one every year, used or not, though I'm not sure it's entirely necessary. I'd also wheel it along a bit and see if the cranks turn with the wheel, there's a Rohloff guide to curing that, it involves tapping with a rubber mallet. Other than that, just check the gears are changing smoothly and the cables look in decent condition and it ought to be fine.
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I have a Rohloff equipped tourer that sits in my brother's attic in Switzerland between European tours, so it's usually at least a couple of years between uses. I just perform an oil change on the hub each time I arrive, and then ride off.
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Re: Not used my rohloff for years. Do I need to service it first?

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I'd check the tyres too, probably change the tubes (if used). A small job, but you don't want to discover a perished tyre by the roadside if you can help it :wink: .
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thanks all, good advice on the tubes as well
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Re: Not used my rohloff for years. Do I need to service it first?

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An oil change is much cheaper than a new rohloff hub!
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