WHICH MOTOR?

SHIMANO E8000/E7000

• Motor weight: 2.88kg

• Modes: Eco, Trail, Boost

• Power: 300%

• Torque: 70Nm/60Nm (E7000)

• Battery: 418Wh or 504Wh

• Charging: Five hours for 500Wh battery, with fast charger

A game-changer when it arrived on the scene, but the flagship E8000 system is now four years old and has been overtaken in some aspects by its rivals. Chiefly it lacks power and torque compared to the Brose, and Shimano’s batteries offer less capacity, and therefore limit your range. It can also be a bit slow to respond on picky, technical climbs. On the other hand, it’s