Originally Posted by
roseml
I have a pretty decent offer for a second hand Rohloff equipped touring rig that is almost a decade old. The guy says there is about 8000 miles on it. He says it's still great to ride on and in great shape, and he says he oiled it regularly.
I know that Rohloffs are famed for their durability, but do you guys think it is still a good idea to get one that is a decade old, is the age likely to cause any issues? What about technological advancements that Rohloff has made since then? Solved any major issues with the hub or were there never any?
If I do tell him that I want to buy it, and take it on a test drive, is there anything I should look for? (to spot defects)
I'd use it on large continent-spanning touring trips.
As far as I know, a Rohloff coming off the production line today is the same as one made a decade ago. Herr Rohloff pretty much got it right from the start.
The oil seals have been improved on from the first production runs, but other than that, it's the same animal.
8,000 miles is not even broken in yet, so if it's a good price, i'd jump on it.