The Rohloff E-14 Solo has been honored with the Eurobike Gold Award 2026. With this prestigious distinction, the international jury recognizes a shifting system that sets new standards in sustainability, durability, and openness while continuing the success story of the legendary SPEEDHUB.

With the E-14 Solo, Rohloff introduces the next evolution of electronic shifting for the SPEEDHUB. Designed for both flat bar and drop bar bikes, the system combines exceptional shifting speed with intuitive operation and a product philosophy built around long-term sustainability. Thanks to full compatibility with every SPEEDHUB ever produced, existing hubs can be easily upgraded—extending product lifecycles, conserving resources, and protecting customers' investments.

The jury particularly praised Rohloff's consistent development philosophy:

“Evolution trumps revolution”! The Rohloff 14 gear hub has been available mostly unchanged for almost 30 years now and is a true legend. The electric shifting system E14 for e-bikes marked Rohloff's most important evolution. The new e-shifter “E14 Solo” receives very high praise from the jury and a Eurobike Award for various reasons: It is made for regular bikes, it’s backward compatible so it can be mounted with every Rohloff hub in use – and it shifts very smoothly. Also the system is open and may be paired with any open shifter. The jury would have granted a special award to Rohloff for an outstanding evergreen product if such an award was available.”

The E-14 Solo deliberately avoids digital dependencies. No app. No cloud. No user account. Instead, it delivers direct control, maximum reliability, and the freedom to ride without unnecessary digital barriers. Whether operated with Rohloff triggers or compatible open shifters, the system offers intuitive and precise shifting in every situation.

Technically, the E-14 Solo impresses with lightning-fast gear changes—even while stationary—more than 10,000 shifts or at least 1,000 km of riding per battery charge, and the flexibility of both internal and external battery integration. Combined with the proven 14-speed SPEEDHUB and its 526% gear range, it delivers a drivetrain that uniquely combines performance, durability, and minimal maintenance.

"The Eurobike Gold Award is a tremendous honor for us," says the Rohloff team. "It confirms our philosophy of developing products that are built to last for decades rather than product cycles. The E-14 Solo combines the proven reliability of the SPEEDHUB with modern, open electronic shifting—sustainable, dependable, and independent."

E-14 Solo – Independent Shifting.
One less system. One more freedom.

https://eurobike.com/frankfurt/en/business-program/eurobike-award/award-winners.html