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7.5.11 Adjusting shifting
7.5.11.1 ROHLOFF hub
Only applies to ebikes with this equipment
1 Check whether the shift cable tension is set in
such a way that there is a perceptible play of
around 5 mm when the shift handle is turned.
2 Adjust the shift cable tension by turning the
barrel adjuster.
Unscrew the barrel adjuster to increase the
shift cable tension.
Tighten the barrel adjuster to decrease the
shift cable tension.
Figure 141: The barrel adjuster on Rohloff hub versions
with internal switch control is located on the tension
counter support
Figure 142: The barrel adjuster on Rohloff hub versions
with external switch control is located on the cable box
positioned on the left-hand side
3 If the marking and numbers on the shift handle
to no longer coincide after the gear shift is
adjusted, tighten one of the tension adjusters
and screw out the other tension adjuster to the
same extent.
7.5.12 Cable-actuated shifting,
single-cable
Only applies to ebikes with this equipment
Reduce shifter housing play by using the barrel
adjuster to ensure a smooth shifting.
1
Figure 143: Barrel adjuster (1) for the single-cable,
mechanical shifter w/ cable housing (2), example
7.5.13 Cable-actuated shifting,
dual-cable
Only applies to ebikes with this equipment
For a smooth gear shift, set the adjusting
sleeves underneath the chain stay on the
frame.
The shift cable has around 1 mm play when it
is pulled out gently.
1
1
A
2
B
Figure 144: Adjusting sleeves (2) on two alternative
versions (A and B) of a dual-cable, mechanical gear
shift on the chain stay (1)
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