Rohloff A12 Spacer – left-hand
The Rohloff A12 Spacer, left-hand (8596) fits a thru-axle Speedhub 500/14 A12 into Shimano E-Thru 12 mm dropouts on the disc brake side, together with the 8592 reduction sleeve.
Why this spacer?
For Shimano E-Thru. Rohloff lists the 8596/8597 spacers for Shimano E-Thru 12 mm frames. 
Pairs with 8592. The 8592 reduction sleeve goes through the spacer to reduce the opening to 7 mm for the axle bolt. 
Correct fitting. Rohloff states that 12 mm thru-axle frames must be measured with the A12 dropout measurement kit (Art. 8600) to work out which reduction sleeves and spacers are needed.
Who is it for?
- Riders with a Shimano E-Thru frame. The left-side spacer for an A12 Speedhub.
- Workshops. A single spare instead of a complete A12 kit.
Compatibility
| Rohloff part no. | 8596 |
|---|---|
| Side | Left (disc brake side) |
| Dropout system | Shimano E-Thru 12 mm |
| Used with | A12 reduction sleeve 8592 |
| Right-side counterpart | A12 Spacer right-hand 8597 |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the right-hand spacer too?
On E-Thru frames Rohloff uses a spacer with the 8592 sleeve on both sides; the right-hand version is 8597.
Are there special sizes?
Rohloff also lists 8596S special versions for non-standard frames. If your hub label says "Custom", use the article number printed there.
About Rohloff
Rohloff AG is a German manufacturer from the Kassel area, best known for the Speedhub 500/14 – a sealed 14-speed gear hub with evenly spaced gears. Rohloff sells every spare part as an individual item, so a Speedhub can be serviced and adapted to a new frame instead of being replaced.
BoodaBike (Massive Bikes, Budapest) is an official Rohloff service centre, trained by Rohloff, and an official European distributor of Rohloff hubs and parts. We build Speedhub bikes with Gates belt drive ourselves – if you are unsure which part fits your hub or frame, ask us before ordering.