Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14

Founded in 1986 by Bernhard Rohloff and Barbara Rohloff, the Rohloff company has established itself as a pinnacle of German precision engineering in the cycling world. The flagship product, the Rohloff SPEEDHUB 500/14, is a 14-speed internal gear hub renowned for its durability and efficiency, often considered the gold standard for touring and heavy-duty cycling.

Production remains strictly centralized in Germany to ensure high-quality standards and technical mastery. As of 2026, the company continues to operate as an independent entity, Rohloff AG, and has recently seen a shift in leadership with Florian Kroschewski assuming the chairmanship. The brand remains a family-influenced business focusing on sustainable production methods and advanced technical integration with modern e-bike systems like the Bosch Smart System.