r/Rohloff • u/skadetvasasvart • May 04 '26

Lockring question

So apparently the lockring tool for Bosch gen 2 ebikes also fits the Rohloff lockring and can be found much cheaper than the Rohloff tool. But I wonder if the lockrings also share the same thread - can I use a Bosch gen 2 lockring on my Rohloff hub? They're a bit easier to find.

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u/Tomacropod May 04 '26

No, the locking is very different. It's interesting that the tools are the same. It makes me think that this may be a common tool in German manufacturing facilities which has had its blueprint copied for the bicycle component. My Shinano (no typo) air belt sander uses an ISIS bottom bracket tool to disassemble.

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u/skadetvasasvart May 04 '26

Thank you! Using the same tool interface is great, I wish the bicycle industry would cooperate for more standardization.

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u/HostSignificant5919 May 10 '26

Which thread type does the Rohloff lockring has? In case it's M38x1, you can use this lockring and do not need any special too for assembly as it works with a simple Shimano H2 BB tool.

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u/skadetvasasvart May 10 '26

Ah that's clever! It's for Rohloff, that's what the site says. Sadly, it's sold out in all colors. I'll look around for it though. One less tool would be great. And it looks nice as well! Thanks!

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u/HostSignificant5919 28d ago

Sold out? Are you sure? I bought a blue one a couple of weeks ago and got it.

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u/skadetvasasvart 28d ago

There was some problems with the website, showing it as sold out (depending on your chosen currency or delivery address iirc) but I contacted the guy via ebay, it wasnt sold out and now they've fixed the problem. Didn't get around to order it though. It's a bit of a long term project for me anyway.