NEW E-TUBE RIDE APP COMPLETES THE SHIMANO STEPS E-BIKE EXPERIENCE

View all those important ride details on your smart phone.

A new Shimano app is now available for e-bike riders to monitor all their riding information in a new, simple and bold smart phone display.

The E-TUBE RIDE app can be used to connect all the SHIMANO STEPS e-bike drive units, including the MTB-orientated E8000 and E7000 systems, and the city/trekking and commuter E6100 and E5000 systems.

The new app offers consumers an alternative to using the SHIMANO STEPS system computer (including the SC-E8000/7000/6100 units), which can help bring down the cost of an e-bike.

Different screen display options showing riding details in ECO and BOOST modes on the SHIMANO STEPS E7000 and E8000 systems

Features of the E-TUBE RIDE app include:

• display of important riding metrics such as Speed, Gear, Distance, Support Mode, Automatic Shifting Gear, Torque level, Time of Day, Lights, Battery level and Remaining Distance.
• display of important riding metrics such as Speed, Gear, Distance, Support Mode, Automatic Shifting Gear, Torque level, Time of Day, Lights, Battery level and Remaining Distance.
• display of warnings, such as low battery life or other system issues (eg speed sensor out of alignment, drive unit calibration needed, etc), which are linked to a web address for on-the-go additional explanations
• regional customisations such as language and metric/imperial measurements
• colour displays to quickly illustrate support modes
• touch screen technology, meaning the screen display can be easily customised whilst riding with pinch or swipe motions

To use the app you need the new EW-EN100 bluetooth device to pair your phone with your bike and handle the transfer of information. The device also contains a toggle switch that allows you to change drive unit support modes instead of using the switch on the left hand side of the handlebar, which brings the potential to create an even more economical e-bike.

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE APP: The new E-TUBE RIDE app is now available to download from iPhone or Android app stores. Alternatively click the link below and look out for the E-TUBE RIDE logo for full instructions: https://www.shimano-steps.com/e-bikes/europe/en/service/E-tube

NOTES TO EDITORS

1.       Embargo: For release at 16:00 CET Tuesday 11 December 2018

2.       Product images: can be downloaded at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8rrhvenny2xlzhu/AABoHBmhS7TPDoWcDltC9-Sda?dl=0 

3.       What’s the difference between the two apps? The E-TUBE RIDE app is separate to Shimano’s E-TUBE PROJECT app, which is designed for customising Shimano Di2 settings (such as e-bike automatic shifting or button functions), updating your bike’s firmware, and checking errors or abnormalities.

4.       App display and 3rd party computer display contents: Clock, (Walk) assist mode display, Assist power indicator, Estimated range, Range overview, Battery charge level, Light condition, Gear position, Gear position for start, Shifting advice, Automatic shift mode, Current speed, Maximum speed, Average speed, Trip distance, Trip time, Odometer, Cadence (rpm), Maintenance alert, Error message.

5.       Further Shimano press releases: See the media centre here: https://media.shimano-eu.com  Username: shimanomedia  Password: 5h1m4n0m3d14     

6.       About Shimano Europe: Founded in 1921, Shimano is dedicated to helping its customers get closer to nature, supporting people to realize their dreams and create new lifestyles. That comes with the desire to create outstanding cycling products and apparel. With almost 100 years’ experience in creating internationally renowned bicycle components, Shimano is proud to have developed products that continue to take countless athletes to victory and provide the means for limitless global bicycle journeys. For more information see www.shimano.com.