Shimano EP8 Booster testing.

[TrailwattsUK]

Having designed a new module to test on shimano motor/ battery systems in January, it was time to test the EP8 on the Canyon Spectral ON.
1st charge out the box for the 630wh shimano battery and a 252wh booster.
Boost mode only and STunlocker ?
Returned with 3% battery left.

 

[InRustWeTrust]

wow that loooks really great and prommesing, what is the weight on the externder ?

 

[TrailwattsUK]

wow that loooks really great and prommesing, what is the weight on the externder ?

1.4kg

 

[Zimmerframe]

I take it there's no reason why this shouldn't also work with the Orbea Rise ?

 

[TrailwattsUK]

I take it there's no reason why this shouldn't also work with the Orbea Rise ?

I would need to check the rise specs etc

 

[TrailwattsUK]

Boost mode and my fastest 40km ride yet. Returning with 19% on the 630wh shimano battery.

 

[DSA]

If that works with the EP8, what would be your opinion on the E8000?
And maybe an off topic question, what are you using to get your Power measured?

 

[TrailwattsUK]

If that works with the EP8, what would be your opinion on the E8000?
And maybe an off topic question, what are you using to get your Power measured?

The module will work with e8000 aswell.
I’m bringing 378wh and 252wh kits to the tec pack compatible models by summer.
I don’t follow your power question?

 

[DSA]

The module will work with e8000 aswell.
I’m bringing 378wh and 252wh kits to the tec pack compatible models by summer.
I don’t follow your power question?

I mean what type of powermeter you are using? I just saw that in your screenshot it shows avg. power.

 

[TrailwattsUK]

I mean what type of powermeter you are using? I just saw that in your screenshot it shows avg. power.

I’m not concerned about power readings but that’s strava averaging out power.
Now that I’ve fitted the 378wh pack, hoping to do a fast 40km today to test the range variables on the same route etc.

 

[stiv674]

The module will work with e8000 aswell.
I’m bringing 378wh and 252wh kits to the tec pack compatible models by summer.
I don’t follow your power question?

Is that early or late summer? Also, if you don't mind me asking, are the prices going to be similar to the current Levo range?
Thanks.

 

[TrailwattsUK]

Is that early or late summer? Also, if you don't mind me asking, are the prices going to be similar to the current Levo range?
Thanks.

I honestly can’t say due to recent supply costs increasing dramatically due to brexit and Covid taxes etc
Will almost push me to a Kickstarter type launch just to get ball rolling. I can’t self fund this next evolution.

 

[stiv674]

I honestly can’t say due to recent supply costs increasing dramatically due to brexit and Covid taxes etc
Will almost push me to a Kickstarter type launch just to get ball rolling. I can’t self fund this next evolution.

I've backed three Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects so I'd be happy with that, especially if there's a bargain to be had

 

[stiv674]

Just out of interest, would the one designed for the Focus Shimano be compatible with the normal Shimano bikes?

 

[TrailwattsUK]

Just out of interest, would the one designed for the Focus Shimano be compatible with the normal Shimano bikes?

Sorry I’d need example bikes to answer this question?

 

[RickBullotta]

I take it there's no reason why this shouldn't also work with the Orbea Rise ?

I think the connector on the Rise is incompatible, but not 100% certain. It's not an OEM charger either.

 

[stiv674]

Sorry I’d need example bikes to answer this question?

Well, thinking about it, it was a silly question really as the Focus is a completely different design... ?

 

[mandrews]

Hoping this can be made to work with a Santa Cruz Heckler MX with EP8!

 

[Matt_Rider]

Will this work for Merida E160?

 

[chrismechmaster]

I would need to check the rise specs etc

I hope it does work with the rise then I can cancel the orbea extender that the bike shop has no idea on when there being delivered and get a trail watts one !!
Love the one I have for the Levo !!

 

[Timochka69]

Could this be made to work with Canyon Spectral:ON 2019 using E8000 and BT-E8010?

 

[Dirtnvert]

Good stuff! I'd bet you'll sell boatlloads, Guessing this probably wouldnt work on an e8000 equipped yt decoy with the yt battery ?

 

[lightning]

l assume you are in "boost" mode all the time for test purposes?
l never use "boost" mode on my E8000
"Trail" mode on medium is all l need.

 

[Gutch]

Nice. Any downfalls? Also, could this be available in the states?

 

[TrailwattsUK]

Nice. Any downfalls? Also, could this be available in the states?

Initially, I will be fitting these within UK.

 

[Gutch]

10-4, I’ll be following this thread.

 

[YJim]

Very interested! 2021 Commencal Meta Power TR. I'm in the USA.

 

[Richwall]

Any further developments for the EP8?

 

[MBag85]

Any further developments for the EP8?

I second that ?

 

[Richwall]

Saw a kid on a Heckler at Boltby bash with some sort of extender in bottle cage but didn’t get to speak to him ?