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Community => Rohloff Internal Hub Gears => Topic started by: Danneaux on December 24, 2025, 11:01:54 PM
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Hey All!
Happy Holidays have brought news of a new plastic version of Rohloff's EX(ternal) Switchbox, as shown in the attachment. Photo and announcement from De Vakantiefietser (The Holiday Cyclist) in The Netherlands.
I'll admit to a pang of disappointment as I always prefer metal over plastic for long-term durability against UV and environmental degradation as well as thread longevity, but Rohloff rarely make mistakes and I'm sure this version has been thorougly tested. It likely overcomes any problems of galvanic corrosion from dissimilar metals and looks a bit more compact than the previous version.
I presume this is the pulley cover and adjuster mount only, with thebacking plate and geartrain holder being aluminum as before.
Anyone have one yet and wiling to share impressions?
Best, Dan.