Shimano EP801 Review | EP801 Vs EP8
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Published 2024-02-01
I want to give a huge shoutout to Canyon for sending out the Canyon Spectral:ON, which helped make this test possible.
The new Shimano EP801 boasts 85nm of torque and a massive 20% increase in peak power over the EP8, with 600 watts of peak power. It also features Auto Shifting and Free Shift with the DEORE XT Di2, allowing you to change gears without pedaling. There are updates to the Shimano E Tube App with Fine Tune, which allows you to figure out and customize the EP801 to have up to 15 assistant modes.
We go deep in this review, so please check out the timestamps in the timeline if you want to jump forward.
Riders, don't forget, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
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Chapters
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00:00 Shimano EP801 Review
01:38 What is new with the Shimano EP801
02:42 Specifications of the Shimano EP8
02:53 Specifications of the Shimano EP600
03:05 Specifications of the Shimano EP801
03:17 Specifications and compatibility of the Deore XT Di2 12 Speed free shiting and auto shifting
03:25 Specifications and compatibility of the Deore XT Di2 11 Speed for free shiting and auto shifting
04:12 How does the Shimano EP801 ride out on the trails
04:21 600 Watts of Peak Power in the EP801 is it noticeable out on the trails
04:56 Can you ride the EP801 in lower cadences
05:06 Does the Shimano EP801 have an overrun
05:32 How does the ep801 pedal above the limiter or when the motor is off
05:43 How noisy is the Shimano EP801 under full load of pedalling up a hill
05:54 How is the clunk or rattle in the Shimano EP801
06:58 What's new with the E Tube App
07:02 What is Fune Tune like on the EP801 and how does it work
08:28 How is the DEORE XT Di2
08:49 Can you change under load with the DEORE XT Di2
08:56 How is Shimano Free Shift and how does it work
09:37 Check out this video for Auto Shifting • Shimano Auto Shift - How Auto Shift W...
10:13 How is the range on the Shimano EP801
10:40 how is the appearance and integration of The Shimano EP8
11:07 How does the Shimano EP801 compare to the Bosch, Brose, Yamaha and the original EP8
12:11 its not all gravy. The things I haven't liked about the Shimano EP801
13:32 Conclusion of my 6 weeks review on the Shimano EP801
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All Comments (21)
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Hey Riders I hope you like this one... sorry it was late Ive been very sick with a chest infection anyway like always if you have any questions just ask.
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Great video. Looking forward to testing a EP801 by myself, it looks great. Have a fast recovery, Sam!
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Super interesting video Sam! It worths every minute mate. I’m impressed how smooth yet powerful feels this motor.
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Thank you Dude , great review , answered everything i wanted to ask about the new 801 … Love you vids Bro 👍
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Great video, I enjoyed learning about the shift options with Shimano and the production quality was great on this vid too.
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Hi Sam, I've just picked up my new Merida EOne-sixty 875 with the new Ep801. It's had the latest update including overrun, its an awesome motor, so much power. There's so much adjustability on the app, plus I've got the 750wh battery. Got my 1st enduro race next weekend and can't wait 👍
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I am really impressed ! Great video🙌
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Great test and review.
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Great bike and great review Sam
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Great review Sam 👍
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Hell yea. Sam delivers some actual useful knowledge. Really no other source for motor specs like him.
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Nice stuff! Thanks a lot!
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Im 7 weeks in on my yeti 160 E T3 the 2024 model with the 801 motor, so far i love the bike. Nice video 🍺
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Another great review. I don’t know why, but every time I watch your reviews I have the feeling that if I buy that bike, I would perceive what you described.
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Hey Sam…. Awesome review…. A couple notes. You can see what mode you are in… my display shows A1, A2, and M (manual mode). There are five graduations on the battery display but strangely, if you use the eTube Ride app on the handlebars for additional info - it shows ten segments… cool. You are right about the beeping - it should be able to switch on or off… worst for me is when using eTube Ride and Spotify (any music app really), the beeps come through my earbuds and they are loud and annoying which means I have to choose between the cool battery display or the lame and loud beeping. All in all though - awesome motor and Di2 11 speed linkglide setup on my rig. This is this is the best review yet on YouTube!!! Thanks again,
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Great review!
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Great review Sam! As a video idea, I would love to see an EP801 vs EP8 drag race timed run up say a 1 mile climb.
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Great video, good explanations, tks
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Love my Bosch cx, I like to feel the power instantly, and over a wide cadence / rpm range
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Commenting around 5:15 on cadence. That's nice to know. My normal cadence has always been around 60. I'm currently on a Giant E+ El3 and that system handles my low cadence really well, and naturally.
