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Are you wondering if the Shimano Ep801 is better or more powerful than the EP8? Check out our head to head tests comparing those two drive units here.
We’ve been in the fortunate position to test dozens of the best, and not-so-best, electric mountain bikes on the market. Over the years they’ve made great leaps in certain areas and the riding experience has improved so much since those clunky, early eMTBs.
It’s safe to say that components, frame construction, battery and drive unit technology have improved greatly, but there is still a constant stream of improvements coming for eMTB riders. While most riders can agree on those topics, one area that is still hotly debated is drive unit preference, and what aspects of assistance matter most.
Let’s take a look at the @RideShimano EP8 drive unit and how it compares to the updated and improved EP801. And, more importantly, what do those improvements mean on the trail?
THE TEST MULES
If you’ve been around the site or our YouTube Channel, the @pivotcyclesusa Shuttle LT seen here will be no stranger. If you look closely, you may see a proud smile beneath the scars, scratches and memories from all over the western United States. The green Shuttle LT shown here went from winning our Most Versatile Enduro eMTB award in our 2023 eMTB Shootout, straight to our eMTB Destination Tour, and has been our crew’s go-to eBike for over a year. We like this bike so much that we’ve intentionally kept it from going back to its home in Phoenix, Arizona, despite a couple emails from Pivot Cycles.
Recently however they offered to trade us for a Shimano EP801-equipped version of the LT, those sneaky rascals. Before we boxed up the trusty ‘ol rig however, we wanted to do some head-to-head testing, to answer some of the questions we get so often around the Shimano EP8 and EP801’s performance.
For the full write-up, visit the site here:
https://theloamwolf.com/2024/04/14/whats-the-difference-shimano-ep8-vs-shimano-ep801/
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