Shimano tries again with new e-bike system

[flecc]

Following the failure of STEPS, their last e-bike system, Shimano have announced a new one. No details but let's hope they've learnt from the obvious mistakes of their first effort:

This is the news link

 

[Streethawk]

If they do make it successful it's likely SRAM will be quick to follow with their own system. Diversity is a good thing, it's driving evolution.

 

[Croxden]

Apart from my recent NuVinci problems, all my other woes have been with Shimano parts. I don't think I would have confidence in this product until well proved. And then some.

 

[flecc]

If they do make it successful it's likely SRAM will be quick to follow with their own system. Diversity is a good thing, it's driving evolution.

SRAM got there first with an automatic system. Information on this link

And they had an earlier system which was ultimately a failure, the Sparc rear hub motor.
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[KirstinS]

Apart from my recent NuVinci problems, all my other woes have been with Shimano parts. I don't think I would have confidence in this product until well proved. And then some.

Is the just because most parts are shimano !?

The alfine 8 hub I still think changed the market irrevocably - relaunching the hub gear into the mainstream. I love it - a totally bullet proof marvel of engineering at a great price point

I recall sTEPs battery has a claimed lifespan of 8000 charge cycles....hmmm

 

[flecc]

I recall sTEPs battery has a claimed lifespan of 8000 charge cycles....hmmm

I think a finger paused on the keyboard 0s for too long.