It looks like 2016 is the year the battle for the potentially huge e-MTB market heats up, with Shimano releasing an off-road specific version of its STEPS pedal-assist system.
Called, somewhat unimaginatively, STEPS MTB, the setup consists of a more powerful pedal-assist motor capable of putting out 70Nm of torque paired with a higher-capacity 500Wh Lithium Ion battery. Shimano’s model designation for the setup is E8000, which puts it on a par with its human-powered Deore XT-level drivetrain.
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Shimano's STEPS MTB system looks set to take on the might of Bosch
The group consists of the motor unit, a choice of hollow or solid arm cranks and a dedicated chainring in either 34t or 36t sizes. The control and display units will familiar to anyone that has spent any time on Shimano’s electronically shifted Di2 mountain bike drivetrains. You use a Firebolt-style shift lever to control the three levels of assistance on offer, while the colour LCD display shows the mode you’re in along with range remaining and also your gear, if you’re using a Di2 groupset. You can get into the settings of the bike via a Bluetooth connection and Shimano's E-Tube software. ]
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