Shimano announce new Steps components including compact charger

[R120]

New shorter cranks, chainrings, compact charger and road bike DI-2 compatibility:

SHIMANO STEPS up for e-road and e-gravel bikes

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

New shorter cranks, chainrings, compact charger and road bike DI-2 compatibility:

SHIMANO STEPS up for e-road and e-gravel bikes

Neat:

MORE TO COME: SUMMER 2019

• 160 mm crankset for SHIMANO STEPS e-bike systems: offers increased ground clearance for less chance of pedal strike through technical terrain or when pedalling through tight turns. It also caters nicely to shorter riders. Current lengths: 175 mm, 170 mm and 165 mm.
• 12-speed e-bike components: MTB-specific 34 T, 36 T, 38 T chainrings with Dynamic Chain Engagement technology, 42 T chainring for e-trekking bikes.
• SHIMANO STEPS 4-amp battery charger: the EC-8004 charger is compact and lightweight for those on the go. It charges twice as fast as the SHIMANO STEPS EC-E6002 charger. Charge from empty to 80% in 2 hours (full charge: 4.5 h).

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[njn]

I like the idea of a steps gravel bike.

 

[S D]

Definitely up for a smaller charger?

 

[njn]

It's the same size charger. Shimano thinks its current charger is compact. Although, it will charge faster.

EC-E8004

 

[Gary]

• Charge from empty to 80% in 2 hours
• Go from empty to fully charged in 4.5 hours

Erm...

that's not any faster charging than my E6000 charger

 

[njn]

Hopefully there will be a noticeable difference between the chargers.

 

[DAZ1925]

What they need to do is inprove the app, let us change the power level within 10% on all assist modes and give us a range to set the tyre size. I know theres work arounds but other motor manufacturers have these options and more. Rant over, lol

 

[pallie]

• Charge from empty to 80% in 2 hours
• Go from empty to fully charged in 4.5 hours

Erm...

that's not any faster charging than my E6000 charger

Is there a difference between the E6002 charger? i've found mine charger on the Canyon very slow. It takes ages to get full charge.

 

[BrickMan]

Smaller full speed charger is a useful addition. I think there is an older compact charger which only goes at 2amps? Thats what I've seen go OE with some bikes. E8000 always get the 4 amp big chunky one though.