Rohloff hubs are unbelievably robust and reliable, but they do need their oil changed every year or 5000km whichever comes first. We can do this at the workshop or you can buy oil kits from us to do at home or on the road.
Servicing
We also have the specialist tools and spare parts for doing more serious jobs like changing the seals and bearings.
The main reason to bring a Rohloff hub in for a service is oil leaks, as the oil can contaminate disc brakes and stop the brakes working. If you are having leak issues with a Rohloff hub our first step is usually to thoroughly clean the hub and perform an oil change as some ‘seepage’ can occur from large changes in temperature, pressure or being laid on the side for long periods of time. If it is more that ‘seepage’ and teaspoons worth or oil is coming out of the hub then it’s likely you have a leak and the hub may need an overhaul. As part of an overhaul we remove the internals from the hub shell, check the bearings (replace them if needed), replace all the seals and gaskets to give the hub the best chance of being reliable. An overhaul costs $400+ but in our experience hubs can run for 5+ years between overhauls.
We also have all the tools, parts and skills to replace Rohloff shift cables, rotors, cogs etc.
For when adventure can’t afford a compromise on comfort and no bells or whistles are to be left at home.
Tumbleweed Sun Liner, XL Cane Creek Hellbender headset Cane Creek GXC Stem Tumbleweed Persuader 30deg handlebar SQ Lab 410 inner bar ends ESI Chunky XL grips Nitto bar ends Cane Creek Thudbuster seatpost Brooks B17 saddle Shimano XT shifting and stopping Burgtec Mk4 pedals DT Swiss 350 rear hub Schmidt SON 28 dynamo front hub DT Swiss FR541 rims DT Swiss Competition spokes Vittoria Mezcal 29 x 2.4” tyres Schmidt SON Edelux II front dynamo light Schmidt SON rear dynamo light Tumbleweed Macro Pannier rack Spurcycle OG bell
The @burgtec Mk4 composite pedal is a real favourite of ours!✨
Whether it’s threading your way through town or shredding your way along the trails, it’s a rugged and durable option with uncompromised grip. Backed by Burgtec with spares and available at an affordable price.
Lots of rad colours making them as fun as they are functional 💜
With mechanics outnumbering work stands in our temporary space, we’re currently able to offer faster turnaround for custom wheel builds! ⚙️
We have a dedicated space for wheel building with shorter lead times than our regular servicing calendar. So, now’s a great time to get in touch if you’ve been thinking about your very own set of hand built wheels, tailored to your specific requirements.✨
Visit the Wheel Building page and send your enquiry via the custom wheel build form. Link in bio 🔗
Join Kia, Simon & Rosie this Saturday morning (weather pending) for a lil coffee outside social shop ride! ☕️🤝🚲
Kia @pollen_pal Simon @ginny.gram Rosie @rosiegl0w
We’ll meet at Fleming Park (corner of Albert & Cross St) at 9:45 am for a 10 am rollout. We’ll be riding a mix of road, bike paths and dirt trails out to the Yarra bats before looping back to Royal Park for coffee outside. We’ll then head back towards the shop and wrap things up at Inner North Brewery.
**route mods in progress as Yarra trails access limited due to new cycleway being built! ❤️**
A 20 km party pace adventure ending around noon. BYO stove and snacks!
Formerly named Commuter Cycles, Off Course Bike Shop is Melbourne's destination store for Commuting, Touring and Adventure Cycling. Surly Bikes, Kona, Salsa, Tumbleweed, Wilde & Pelago and Australia's largest range of Bikepacking gear. Come visit us in the heart of Brunswick, or browse over 6000 bikes, parts & accessories in our online shop and get them shipped to your door post haste.
Off Course acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional custodians of the lands and waterways in the area now known as Brunswick, and pays respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging, as well as to all First Nations’ communities in Australia.
