Alternative Shimano Motor Replacement Options

[Vondo]

Hi all,

Has anyone upgraded their emtb from Shimano to an aftermarket eMtb motor?

I can only find two brands offering E8000 compatible replacement motors, but both seem to not be available for consumer purchase... the OLI EDGE-SH and the Askoll ULTRA C90A, both from Italy.

Any feedback at this point would be helpful, as I imagine this market niche will take off after thousands of riders with dead motors lose their trust in Shimano.

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For interest sake I phoned a Bafang dealer to see if they had any options and despite having half a dozen motors they don't have any that are Shimano compatible.

 

[borysgo2]

Closest in size to ep8 is bafang m820 motor but I do not know how about fittings dimension. With a small help of adaptors maybe will fitt in.

 

[borysgo2]

Anyway, whoever will make compatible motor system to replace ep8 will make a fortune.

 

[Zimmerframe]

There's also Intradrive (though no idea if it's available yet)

Here's a Bafang conversion :

Teaser for Shimano to Bafang M600 conversion 🤫

Just a teaser. Fully explaining all details when ready for shipping 😊 Shimano E6100/E7000/E8000/EP8 [Frame] to Bafang M500/M510/M600 [Motor]

www.emtbforums.com

 

[jezhumphrey75]

There's also Intradrive (though no idea if it's available yet)

Here's a Bafang conversion :

Teaser for Shimano to Bafang M600 conversion 🤫

Just a teaser. Fully explaining all details when ready for shipping 😊 Shimano E6100/E7000/E8000/EP8 [Frame] to Bafang M500/M510/M600 [Motor]

www.emtbforums.com

i wish hed reply to me.

 

[Zimmerframe]

i wish hed reply to me.

If you hover over @Tomblarom's name it says he's not been on the forum since Feb 28th :-(

Maybe @MBj1703 has been in contact, he was also interested.

 

[jezhumphrey75]

wish i could message them but cant atm lol

 

[robbydobs]

Polini EP3 also uses shimano mount, but not available.

The guy behind this popped up on the forum under Matteo Bikee Bike username with pictures of the motor in a shimano frame:

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Scroll down here

Out of warranty shimano repairs

Maybe we should all start a petition. Or send a link to this thread to Shimano? You would think they look at forums like this given the user base to gauge reactions etc. Are there any shimano reps on this forum?

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No idea of the status.

I'm not sure how well the adapter plates would work either. It's a very stressed part of the frame with all of your body weight going through those bolts over jumps/drops etc..

Remember you will also need to change the battery and wiring too. Or possibly replace the BMS on the battery with a suitable one.

 

[robbydobs]

Hmm, not great updates on the bikee bike fb page...

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[Toms11]

I'm also trying to find some EP801 replacement.