Rohloff Hub cable Easy Set – from Serial no. 25300
The Rohloff Hub Cable Easy Set (8573) is a fully pre-assembled pair of shift cables with bayonets and bellows for SPEEDHUB 500/14 hubs with internal gear mech and the quick-change axle ring (from serial no. 25300) – the fastest way to replace worn or broken hub cables.

Why the Easy Set?
Pre-assembled. Cables, bayonets and bellows come ready to fit into the axle ring – no cutting to length.
Quick-change axle ring. On hubs from serial 25300 the axle ring stays on the axle during a cable change.
Fresh, precise shifting. Rohloff gives the 0.9 mm special shift cable a life of about 8,000–10,000 km when correctly installed.
For the road. A compact spare to carry on long tours with an internal-gear-mech hub.
Who is it for?
- Tourers with an internal gear mech hub. A worn cable is replaced quickly, even away from home.
- Workshops. Saves cutting and assembling the cable ends by hand.
Compatibility
| Fits | SPEEDHUB 500/14 with internal gear mech and quick-change axle ring |
|---|---|
| Serial numbers | From 25300 (models from early 2003) |
| How to recognise | Axle plate held by 5 screws |
| Cable | 0.9 mm Rohloff special shift cable |
| Axle plate screws | M4x25, Torx TX20, 3 Nm |
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my hub has the quick-change axle ring?
Count the axle plate screws: 5 screws = quick-change axle ring (use this Easy Set). 6 screws = older one-piece axle ring (use the hub cable set 8271).
My cable broke well before 8,000 km – why?
Rohloff names three common causes: a wrongly positioned axle plate or cable stop making the cable run at a kink, a loose torque support letting the axle turn, or mechanical damage such as a fall.
Can I fit it myself?
Yes, with care: the wheel comes out, the bellows and bayonets are removed and the axle plate is taken off. Note the axle plate position before you remove it.
About Rohloff
Rohloff AG designs and builds the SPEEDHUB 500/14 in Fuldatal, Germany: a 14-speed gear hub with a 526% gear range that has proven itself for more than 20 years on touring, tandem, cargo and e-bikes.
BoodaBike (Massive Bikes, Budapest) is an official Rohloff service centre, trained by Rohloff, and an official European distributor of Rohloff hubs and genuine spare parts. Not sure which part fits your hub? Send us the serial number and a photo of your hub and we will check it for you.
