The Shimano Steps series of electric bike motors have long felt quite decent and smooth to ride, but they've fallen behind on torque since Bosch started extracting 85 Nm from its Performance Line CX ...

Merida has launched an upgraded range of its eMTBs, giving us insight to Shimano’s latest EP8 pedal-assist drivetrain development. A system which Shimano says will be rolled out across a range of ...

The e-bike motor is integral to the frame and cannot be easily swapped like other components, so here's everything you need to know before you buy your next electric bike When you purchase through ...

It’s lighter, it’s stronger, it’s better… It’s the new Shimano EP8 mid-drive motor system for electric mountain bikes. The bicycle component giant has just released its latest electric bicycle drive ...

Shimano knows cycling better than most and the new EP8 proves that. It is already becoming the default mid-drive motor for most new off-road e-bikes. The e-bike has evolved from pedal-assisted ...

When choosing an e-bike, the motor is a critical component that can make or break your riding experience. Bosch and Shimano are two leading brands in this space, each offering unique features tailored ...

Orbea has launched the new Kemen and Kemen SUV, two e-bike models “to escape from everyday life”. Orbea designed both the Kemen and Kemen SUV around the Shimano EP8 motor, with 85Nm of torque. Unlike ...