EP8 pic

[Zimmerframe]

Did anyone ever get to the bottom of whether it could be swapped out with the E7000 / E8000? Would be a nice uograde to look at in time.

Everything looks like it should be. The mounts appear to be the same. The new range of batteries was released earlier this year - presumably this would have happened with the new motor but I guess they had delays.

There was rumour the new motor would be 48v, but then it wouldn't be compatible with the new batteries, so they'd have to have two product lines on the go. Why would they release new 36v batteries for the existing motors if they're about to be replaced/upgraded.

 

[R120]

You can see the EP8 here fitted to this years Spectral On, on Fabien Barels instagram

 

[stiv674]

Well I'm bored of waiting so let's speculate on which manufactures will be using the new motor... are we allowed to do that?

Merida
Canyon
Commencal
Focus??

Any lower end brands?

 

[Spreaders]

Focus recently released 2021 Jam² with Bosch but also stated that more bikes coming in Sept so reckon they will have it as well.

 

[Spiff]

Everything looks like it should be. The mounts appear to be the same. The new range of batteries was released earlier this year - presumably this would have happened with the new motor but I guess they had delays.

There was rumour the new motor would be 48v, but then it wouldn't be compatible with the new batteries, so they'd have to have two product lines on the go. Why would they release new 36v batteries for the existing motors if they're about to be replaced/upgraded.

According this, motor is 36V so new released batteries will fit.

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And last but not least, looks like there will be a new display SHIMANO SC-EM800, hopefully with BT compatible with Garmin, not like the trash SC-E8000

 

[jbrown15]

Well I'm bored of waiting so let's speculate on which manufactures will be using the new motor... are we allowed to do that?

Merida
Canyon
Commencal
Focus??

Any lower end brands?

The new Intense Tazer MX model will have the new EP8 motor.

 

[melmark]

Bulls and Commencal for sure. Pics exist.

 

[R120]

Any brand that wants to spec it will have it - simples

 

[melmark]

All new EP8 motors are on embargo by Shimano. Possible recall with a mounting bolt issue. All bikes with motors installed may need to be changed out before release. My Commencal won't ship until December now.

 

[rb.]

Well I'm bored of waiting so let's speculate on which manufactures will be using the new motor... are we allowed to do that?

Merida
Canyon
Commencal
Focus??

Any lower end brands?

Santa Cruz.

 

[dscintille]

Santa Cruz.

Well I'm bored of waiting so let's speculate on which manufactures will be using the new motor... are we allowed to do that?

Merida
Canyon
Commencal
Focus??

Any lower end brands?

I confirmed the Fezzari Wire Peak will be getting the EP8 as soon as the motors are available but they are making no changes to the frame or battery capacity. They are sticking with the 504 wh battery to keep the weight down.

 

[melmark]

Well I'm bored of waiting so let's speculate on which manufactures will be using the new motor... are we allowed to do that?

Merida
Canyon
Commencal
Focus??

Any lower end brands?

Bulls

 

[jbrown15]

At this point I think it's safe to say that everyone who was using the older Shimano motors will be running the new one. It's much easier for their tooling seeing that it has the same mounting configuration as the E7000 & E8000.

 

[melmark]

And unfortunately the mounting config is what failed in testing, hence the delay.

 

[melmark]

And now my smoking hot looking Commencal MetaPower 29 Signature will be delayed:

 

[jbrown15]

And unfortunately the mounting config is what failed in testing, hence the delay.

It's the same mounting pattern as the E8000 so there's probably just some details they need to revise. At this point I'd say that they are pot committed on that. They can't just change the fitment of where it bolts into the frames. Bike companies have committed to that design,

 

[melmark]

obvious engineering error

 

[chirosuisse]

I'm digging this company. Was always between the YT and Levo. After a few emails back and forth the Commencal is a clear favourite now. Local distribution here in Aus, can take it to any Bike Shop for service and warranty, great communication when I have contacted them etc etc etc.

Just checked them out. LOVE the Meta Power 29! Did you pull the trigger on a Commencal?

 

[Matt_Rider]

Just checked them out. LOVE the Meta Power 29! Did you pull the trigger on a Commencal?

No ended up going the Merida E160 9000. Had better components than the Meta Power Essential and got it cheaper than what I could get the Commencal for plus it's backed heaps of bike shops m here in Australia.