The Shimano STEPS system is one of the biggest players in the E-bike market.
Their systems are used all over the world!
There is a lot of information available on your Shimano STEPS-powered E-bike.
We have created a short guide with the most important things to get you going!
Assistant modes
On an E-bike you are in full control, whether you are training to get fitter or you want a leisurely ride, you decide!
In New Zealand, most E-bikes assist up to 32 km/h or 45km/h depending on the motor unit installed on your E-bike.
With Shimano, you can fine-tune the assistant modes with the Shimano E-tube Project app. The amount of adjustability is dependent on the motor system installed on your E-bike.
But first, we will give you more information on the assist modes.
Assistant modes SHIMANO E7000/EP8
With the E-Tube App, you can change the assist character, max. torque and assist start per mode.
ECO
Eco provides an extra 60% power of the rider's input
TRAIL
Trail mode matches an extra 100% power of the rider's input
BOOST
Boost gives an extra 300% power of the rider's input
Assistant modes SHIMANO E5000/E6100
You can change the riding characteristics with the E-Tube App.
ECO
Long distance riding on level ground.
In the comfort setting this delivers an extra 40% power of your input
Normal
Gentle slope or level ground
In the comfort setting this delivers an extra 100% power of your input
High
For steep uphill slopes
This delivers 200% power of your input.
off & Walk mode
OFF
As you probably guessed by its name, 'OFF' means the pedal assist is turned-off.
Walk Mode
E-bikes are generally heavier than analog bikes. Therefore, walking an E-bike up the hill can be challenging, especially if you carry a heavy load.
The walk assist is there to make your life easier.
Activate this mode by pressing and holding the minus/lower button.
How to operate the walk mode
- Start walk mode - Press and Hold the minus/ lower button. and start walking.
- Stop walk mode - Release the minus/lower button.
- Exit walk mode - Press the plus/top button.
Apps
Maximise your E-bike experience!
Shimano offers two different Apps.
The E-Tube Project and the E-Tube Ride.
With the E-Tube Project app, you can view and adjust the settings of your E-bike.
With the E-Ride Ride, you can change your smartphone into a bike computer.
E-Tube Project
Customize settings of the E-Bike
E-TUBE Ride
With the E-Tube ride, you can visualize your ride, display your route on a map and record and review your ride.
For more in depth information on the different applications and features, please visit the Shimano website here
Lights
Battery RAnge
Know how far you can go!
The total range on you E-bike depends on a lot of factors like the total load, the terrain your riding, outside temperature and of course battery size and motor unit. Also, the settings of the motor have a big impact.
On the display on your bike, you can view the estimated range in the different assist modes.
The range calculator on the bike will use data from previous ride and elevation to give you an indication of the total range.
