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    What motor has the least over speed resistance?

    I've been riding a couple of bikes with the Bosch CX motor and once I get over 32km they feel like hitting a wall. I've briefly ridden the Giant (Trance & Reign 2023 models), Shimano EP6 and 8 (not EP801) motors and don't recall as much resistance over the speed assistance limit but then I...
  2. M

    2022 pivot shuttle am pro and cons ? Help

    Hi. Have an opportunity to buy an exdemo pivot shuttle am. Looking at size large . ( I’m 181 cm,). Just interested in pros and cons of the bike.? Couple areas of concern are lack of bottle mounts, only 140mm rear, ep8 engine. Pros for me are the higher stack with spacers. Light and poppy...
    • mrhaboobi
    • Thread
    • emtb review ep8 pivot shuttle
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Pivot
  3. SquidMTB

    EP8 tries to boot and shuts off...PLEASE HELP!!!

    I have a Commencal Meta Power SX race (2021) with the EP8 system. I took it into my local shop for them to swap a new wheelset and headset while I was going to be out of town for a week. I get back and they tell me my bike started having an issue. No matter if you try using the power button or...
  4. L

    eTuning Shimano - error in Shimano E-Tube: Unauthorized modification detected.

    Back in 2021 I wanted to have assist up to 32km/h, which turn out is not working good for me, so I did reverted back to 25km/h I did that using eTuning | Ebike Tuning App for Shimano Steps Motors Now a days I got the original SM-PCE02(reasoning why got is bellow) and when I connect I got error...
  5. T

    EP8 noise (bearing?)

    After 2 years, my EP8 has a kind of grinding when riding. Removed and cleaned the pedals, cranks and chainring, no help so it comes from inside the motor. Is it bearing noise? edit: the motor gave in after 3 months of having this noise, no longer providing support.
    • Ted3
    • Thread
    • ep8 motor noise shimano
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Shimano
  6. Test riding the new 2023 Thok Gram and Gram RC

    Test riding the new 2023 Thok Gram and Gram RC

    Fredrik took a trip to Italy to ride the new Thok Gram and Thok Gram RC. He attended both the press launch and the “Thok Tribe” event. Thok Tribe Every now and then, Thok invite owners of Thok bikes to their Thok Tribe event. This time, more than 400 people took part. There were people from...
  7. B

    Mainstream or alternative

    Hi all, I am about to purchase my first dual suspension ebike and have gotten myself completely confused about what I will buy. Below is my criteria. $6500 budget, this is strict. Under is fine, but it's my upper limit. I'm in Australia so shipping and availability must be considered. I...
  8. Orange phase rider

    Ep801, EW SW310 (switch) sc en600 computer. Bluetooth problems

    I have and orange phase Ep8 2022 with a sc en600 computer unit, Im having trouble with linking the Bluetooth with the E-TUBE app. Does the sc en600 have Bluetooth?? If not what do I need to connect it to a pc/laptop.
  9. We rode the new Shimano EP6 and EP8 (801) ebike motors

    We rode the new Shimano EP6 and EP8 (801) ebike motors

    We’ve had a couple of encounters with the new EP8 motor already. We rode it on a Yeti, and it was so quiet. Despite riding on frozen and noisy surfaces, we were quite confident this motor was silent. Watch the video of our ride on the new Shimano motors, or keep reading below. Shortly...
  10. Shimano interview - all my questions about their motors

    Shimano interview - all my questions about their motors

    I apologize, I did not write an article based on this this interview. It was just too long. You'll have to suffer through all the 24 minutes of video to catch my interview with Nick, MTB Product Manager for Shimano America. We talk about ebike motors in general, and we talk about the new EP8...
    • Knut Nes
    • Article
    • 1 min read
    • ep6 ep8 shimano
    • Comments: 21
    • Category: News
  11. First look at the 2023 Orbea Rise M20 and the new motor+app

    First look at the 2023 Orbea Rise M20 and the new motor+app

    At first glance, the new carbon Orbea Rise doesn't look new. The frame looks the same and it still comes with a 360 Wh battery. I take a closer look at the bike, a very close look at the motor and a quick glimpse at the app in this video. Check it out or keep reading below. A good amount of...
    • Knut Nes
    • Article
    • 4 min read
    • ep8 lightweight orbea
    • Comments: 11
    • Category: Bike Reviews
  12. Shimano EP8 gen2 (EP801) first ride review

    Shimano EP8 gen2 (EP801) first ride review

    I had the chance to look at the new Shimano EP8 (EP801). It was a cold and icy day, which wasn't perfect, but it's not like I could decline the opportunity. I try to illustrate how silent it is in my video. Check it out or keep on reading below. Rattle and hum? The test bike is a 2022 model...
  13. Shimano EP8-RS motor for lightweight emtbs reviewed

    Shimano EP8-RS motor for lightweight emtbs reviewed

    The Shimano EP8 is a 2.65kg and 85Nm motor that is used on many full power emtbs. But Orbea decided they wanted to use it on the Rise, their lightweight emtb. The Orbea Rise was released with a 360Wh battery. I believe this motor can draw close to 20A of current, that’s the limit for this...
  14. What's new in the 2023 Shimano emtb line-up?

    What's new in the 2023 Shimano emtb line-up?

    Shimano has announced the new EP6 and an updated EP8 motor. But there are more changes happening. Let's have a look at what's listed on the Shimano website for 2023. The motors There are 4 emtb motors out on the Shimano website; E7000, EP6, EP8 (EP800) and EP8 (EP801). Shimano has a habit of...
    • Knut Nes
    • Article
    • 6 min read
    • ep6 ep8 shimano
    • Comments: 10
    • Category: News
  15. Test ride: Lightweight 2022 Rotwild R.X375

    Test ride: Lightweight 2022 Rotwild R.X375

    Our trip starts from a small parkinglot in Gol of Norway. We were heading for the highest peak of the Gol district. At 1.296 meters above sea level. The autumn colors were just starting to show, on this day early in September. Even though temperatures never rose above 10*C, riding conditions...
    • Knut Nes
    • Article
    • 5 min read
    • ep8 lightweight rotwild
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Bike Reviews
  16. Coolcmsc

    New issues with EP8?

    My EP8’s been playing up in two ways at 1000km (Edit 2: Thanks to the crew for moving to the correct place 😊😊😊). Reporting the symptoms for other’s info as I’ll report the LBS solution when I have that and I’d be interested if anybody has had either of these two symptoms. If you feel tempted to...
    • Coolcmsc
    • Thread
    • chain ring ep8 error e0101
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Shimano
  17. The Good Bike Doctor

    Unanswered Adding RD-M8050 to EP8

    Hi everyone. Trying to install an XT Di2 rear derailleur onto my EP8 equipped Merida eOne Sixty 700 bike. Has anyone done this?? Or has a bike equipped with EP8 and a XT Di2 rear derailleur? I have the following items: XT Di2 Rear Der (RD-M8050-GS) Shift Switch (SW-E7000_R) Junction A...
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    Unanswered Shimano EP8 Power Metring?

    Hi guys, Len me say I used to ride bike Bosch Gen3 with Kiox display. Now I’m with EP8 motor and I’m missing some metrics. Bosch eBike app was displaying how much nM you are putting and how much the motor give you. Also you could see the mode you used in certain period. However with EP8 I can’t...
  19. TorqeyOn:9

    Cranksets

    Hello i'm new here. Just looking to find out if i can fit a Sram GX DUB crankset to a shimano EP8 motor. It currently has stock shimano eMtb cranks with the chainring lock ring that needs the tool LRT2. Will the GX crankset fit straight in or is it not compatible? Thanks👍🏼
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    Santa Cruz Heckler MX
    • Sonofleemarvin
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    • ep8 santacruzhecklermx shimanoep8
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