Shimano STePS

[BrianP]

Sorry if this has already been posted, electric groupset arriving in Europe 2014

Shimano STePS into Electric Bikes in Europe Only, For Now

 

[trex]

front hub motor for 2014? how boring...

PS: the 50NM torque spec may redeem it a little bit.

 

[Martin@e-bikeshop]

Hi Guys,

Topic already covered here - http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/electric-bicycles/16128-shimano-steps-ebike-system-news.html

Also Trex, that is an old image you have pulled off google. The 2014 system is a mid motor.

Regards
Martin

 

[trex]

yes, you are right, the picture is wrong.

Shimano takes aim at Bosch with e-bike drivetrain | Bicycle Retailer and Industry News

Center-drive-motor system retains the name of its predecessor.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Shimano’s latest entry into the e-bike powertrain market takes aim at Bosch with a center-drive motor that will be introduced in Europe in 2014. Called STEPS—the name given to the first group it launched in 2010—an acronym for Shimano Total Electric Power System, the proprietary design requires that bike brands that choose to spec the system build frames specifically for the motor.

Some product managers saw the new system at Taichung Bike Week, but Shimano Europe formally announced STEPS on Monday.

STEPS consists of a mid-motor drive unit and single-ring crank with output ranging from 250 to 500 watts, a handlebar-mounted controller and computer, rear rack- or downtube-mounted battery and reinforced e-bike chain. The system only engages when a rider is pedaling and doesn’t exceed 25 km/hr. At 6.8 pounds, Shimano also claims the motor is one of the lightest currently on the market. Pricing won’t be available until mid-December.
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