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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... -
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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...- bdaearth
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- bafang cheeb ep8
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- Forum: EMTB Discussion
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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.- Orange phase rider
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- bluetooth ep8 orange phase sc en600 shimano shimano steps
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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...- Knut Nes
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- ep6 ep8 shimano
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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... -
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
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- 4 min read
- ep8 lightweight orbea
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- Category: Bike Reviews
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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...- Knut Nes
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- ep8 motor shimano
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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...- Knut Nes
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- ep8 shimano superlight
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- Category: Product Reviews
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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... -
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
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- ep8 lightweight rotwild
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- Category: Bike Reviews
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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... -
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...- The Good Bike Doctor
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- ep8 rd-m8005-gs shimano di2 xt di2
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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...- l3moncho
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- ep8 power meter
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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👍🏼- TorqeyOn:9
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- ep8 shimano sramgx
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- Forum: Shimano
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Santa Cruz Heckler MX- Sonofleemarvin
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cockpit shot- Sonofleemarvin
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SX Race 2021 clunk noise?
Afternoon guys, over the last month my bike has started making a clunk/click noise when the motor is engaged and only when pedaling applying pressure going uphill. I'm not the techy type so wondered if anyone could pass on advice as to what it may be? Initially I've thought the freehub or... -
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EP8 turning off mid-ride
A few of our group have the latest 2021 Merida E160 with Shimano EP8 motor. Great bikes. But yesterday one friend’s bike had 4 bars of battery and turned off an hour into the ride. Pressing the on/off button, it would then light up, but turn off again in a couple of seconds. We thought maybe...