Rohloff Cable Guide 0° with frame clamp
The Rohloff Cable Guide 0° with frame clamp (Art. 8260) routes the shifter cables of a SPEEDHUB 500/14 with internal gear mech along the chainstay – the solution for frames without a usable brake boss.
Why this cable guide?
Chainstay routing. Clamps directly to the left chainstay, so the cables do not need a brake boss to anchor them.
Correct cable line. Rohloff specifies a minimum of 240 mm between the hub axle and the cable guide, placed so the hub cables run as straight as possible.
Clean, precise shifting. A straight, well-anchored cable run is what keeps the twist shifter light and the 14 gears reachable.
Genuine replacement. The original Rohloff part for internal gear mech SPEEDHUBs – no improvised clamps or zip-tie solutions.
When do you need it?
On SPEEDHUBs with the internal gear mech, the shifter cables run from the twist shifter to a cable guide, and from there two hub cables with bayonet connectors run to the hub.
If your frame has no left brake boss – or you prefer to route the cables along the chainstay – this 0° guide with frame clamp is the version to use.
Who is it for?
- Owners of older SPEEDHUBs with internal gear mech. Rim-brake touring and trekking bikes often still run this setup.
- Riders rebuilding or re-routing a bike. Moving the cables from the top tube to the chainstay needs this guide.
- Anyone with a broken or lost guide. A direct replacement part.
Compatibility
| Rohloff part number | 8260 |
|---|---|
| Fits | SPEEDHUB 500/14 with internal gear mech |
| Mounting | Frame clamp on the left chainstay |
| Distance to axle | Min. 240 mm (Rohloff specification) |
| Alternative | Cable Guide 13° (8259) for mounting on the brake boss |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it on a SPEEDHUB with disc brake?
Disc brake SPEEDHUBs use the external gear mech with a cable box, so they do not need this guide. Rohloff notes the internal gear mech is not compatible with a rear disc brake.
0° or 13° – which guide do I need?
The 0° guide clamps to the chainstay; the 13° guide bolts to the left brake boss for routing along the top tube.
Do I need special tools?
Standard workshop tools are enough; set the cable tension with the cable adjusters so the twist shifter has about 2 mm play.
About Rohloff
Rohloff AG from Fuldatal near Kassel, Germany, builds the SPEEDHUB 500/14: a 14-speed gear hub with evenly spaced gears, a 526% gear range and a sealed oil bath. As robust as the hub is, Rohloff sells small wear and replacement parts individually, so a SPEEDHUB is repaired, not 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 sell genuine Rohloff parts and we are happy to help you identify the right one for your hub version.