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Rohloff Internal Hub Gears / Re: Crack noise after shifting
« Last post by Danneaux on February 28, 2026, 04:38:44 AM »
This may be no help at all but is at least free to try: Check rear q/r skewer tension.

Where the cracking is associate with force, it may be the axle working in the dropouts or associated. Similarly, I'd check the machine screws are properly tight on the torque reaction arm.

On the drive side, are you using a slotted/circlip-retained drive sprocket? Those can become a bit worn/loose on the carrier and make a noise on/after shifting.

EDIT: 'Came across this checklist for Rohloff-associated noises in my link files...
https://cyclemonkeylab.blogspot.com/2019/04/tech-talk-rohloff-speedhub-50014-making.html

Best, Dan.
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Rohloff Internal Hub Gears / Crack noise after shifting
« Last post by hendrich on February 28, 2026, 12:42:33 AM »
Lately from our Rohloff, I hear a crack noise after shifting on most if not all gears. I suspect this is the main drive pawls properly seating when significant force is applied to the pedals. I not sure if pawls is the correct term for the power engagement point on the axle of a Rohloff (if possible, please point to the correct object on the Rohloff exploded diagram). This suggests that the engagement shaft (where the pawls dig in) has developed some abnormality.

I have changed the oil yearly, sometimes twice, and oil leakage is not a problem. The hub has 40,000 km and is on a tandem. Is this a problem that others have experienced?

Thanks, Mike
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Thorn General / Re: larger tyre up front on Mercury Mk3
« Last post by strictnaturist on February 27, 2026, 08:34:03 PM »
thanks for your advise and support. I'll be removing mudguards for flight packing, which should help with larger tyres too. Not 100% sure of bags as yet. I got a bespoke frame bag from my son for Christmas, which is great. It still lets me use the three bottle cages. I'll use this with either 4 small Ortlieb bags, or two large Ortlieb at rear and one small up front on top the rack?
cheers for now
Eddie
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Wanted / Re: Sport Tour frame
« Last post by sweats on February 27, 2026, 08:22:37 PM »
Hi Rotavator. I have sent you a pm.
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Muppets Threads! (And Anything Else) / hello folks.
« Last post by Jags on February 27, 2026, 08:14:49 PM »


cheers
anto.
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Cycle Tours / Re: Enjoyable Youtube videos.
« Last post by Jags on February 27, 2026, 08:01:59 PM »
very good  8)
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Wanted / Re: Sport Tour frame
« Last post by rotavator on February 27, 2026, 10:31:11 AM »
I have a whole Sport Tour bike with a 561L frame.  Black.  In good condition.  Would you be interested in buying the whole bike? 
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Belt Drive / Re: New "Child Board" for Belt-drive related topics
« Last post by Andre Jute on February 25, 2026, 11:50:48 PM »
I shudder when I think of the amount of work, the time consumed. Your reward will be in another world, Dan. Meanwhile, I add my appreciation.
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Electric Conversions of "Manual" Bikes / Re: New Transmission Child Board: Electric Conversions of "Manual" Bikes
« Last post by Danneaux on February 25, 2026, 11:38:52 PM »
Appreciated, Ian! I really should thank all the Forum members as well for it is you who make this such a nice and pleasant repository for support and the exchange of information and a real pleasure to Administer.

All the best, Dan.
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Electric Conversions of "Manual" Bikes / Re: New Transmission Child Board: Electric Conversions of "Manual" Bikes
« Last post by in4 on February 25, 2026, 10:14:39 PM »
Thanks for your continuing stewardship of the forum Dan. I'm sure all the Good Burgers of this parish appreciate it, particularly when we wander off topic. Good job!
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