Shimano wants to make the E-Tube Project app better emphasise the advantages of electronic shifting. In future, you will be able to customise the shifting functions via smartphone or tablet without having to connect your bike to the computer: For example, you can swap the functions of the triggers on the gear lever or shift down with your left hand and up with your right hand in a single setup.
Probably more interesting for e-mountain bikers: The E8000 Steps drive can also be adjusted on the move and, in the event of problems, the error memory can be read out on the MTB tour. In addition, updates for the motor can be conveniently downloaded using a tablet or smartphone.
Bike computers from various manufacturers can also be connected to the drivetrain and gears via ANT Private. The pilot can see the gear selection or battery status on these devices. A comparable app offers Specialised for the Brose drivetrain in the Turbo Levo to.
If you want to use the new functions on your mountain bike, you need the new BT-DN110 battery and either the SC-M9051 or the SC-MT800 display.
Update June 2017
E-mountain bikers can now configure the two modes Trail and Boost. In these modes, the customer can set the support in three stages using their smartphone via Bluetooth: Low, medium or strong support. You can either select the appropriate style (Factory/Dynamic, Explorer) or configure the support yourself (Custom).
