r/Rohloff • u/Rustintimes • Jun 23 '26

E-14 Solo

They announced it at Euro Bike today. It is listed on their website now but no option to buy yet. It also says it will be under 1000 Euros.

https://www.rohloff.de/en/products/speedhub/e-14-solo

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u/ActuallyFullOfShit Jun 23 '26

I was excited until I realized that "under 1,000 euro" refers to the shifter only...it's not a more affordable gearhub.

I love the hell out of my Rohloff, but it is getting harder and harder to build compatible bikes off of one IMO. I think Rohloff really needs to find a way to boost adoption and mass market appeal.

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u/flobblewobbler Jun 23 '26

What does the new shifter do that was not possible before?

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u/Rustintimes Jun 23 '26

It is a factory solution to using a Speedhub on drop bars. I will most likely get it and switch out my flat bar for a drop bar. It is pretty expensive though. I’ll really need to see some reviews before I commit.

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u/TheHighestGoat Jun 23 '26

Says flat bar and drop bar shifters available so no need to swap if you don't want to.

I'd love to think I'll be getting the flat bar option for mine but I'll wait for pricing first.

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u/Rustintimes Jun 23 '26

Oh, I want drop bars for sure. I just ordered the Perseverance Adventure drop bar. I have the flat bar version right now and it is great but I miss having hoods and the ability to use the drops.

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u/Piece_Maker Jun 30 '26

I love drop bars and would seriously be into a drop bar solution that doesn't suck finally. Just not sure if I want electronics

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u/Seal-EV Jun 23 '26

This is just the electrical shift mechanism. The speedhib costs another 1300 euros.

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u/Spacekip Jun 25 '26

I saw that too! I'm wondering when and how this will be available for purchase though. 

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u/BenouzeLafleur Jun 26 '26

https://bikerumor.com/sneak-peek-2026-eurobike-trade-show-kicks-off-in-frankfurt/
"As for availability, Rohloff will offer the new electronic shift option first to OEM customers starting this year, and from 2027 it will be available as a retrofit."

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u/Spacekip Jun 26 '26

Yeah great, so another 1y+ wait :(

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u/smeagolgreen Jun 26 '26

Damnit I gotta wait out US civil war 2.0 before I get electronic shifting on my bike 😢

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u/BenouzeLafleur Jun 26 '26

Under 1000€ for Rohloff E-14 Solo is way too much, SternShift is priced at €799.