AUTO SHIFT Customization Quick Manual
E-bikers can adjust AUTO SHIFT to match where they ride and how they like to shift gears. The two key settings that affect the AUTO SHIFT experience are "Shift timing" and "Climbing response." Using the E-TUBE PROJECT Cyclist application, you can try our recommended settings or fine-tune them in three quick steps.
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※ Please note that AUTO SHIFT's menu options and settings may differ based on your specific bike setup.
STEP 01
Try our recommended AUTO SHIFT settings.
Choose the recommended setting that matches how you ride.
Recommended settings
E-MTB Competition
- Shift timing
- 80 rpm
- Climbing response
- LV. 6
E-MTB Trail riding
E-TREKKING Commuting
Want to try a more personalized recommendation?
STEP 02
Fine-tune settings to match your preferences.
Riders have the option to easily adjust the recommended settings until they better suit your preferences.
STEP 03
Want more control?
Register a second AUTO SHIFT profile.
You can customize a second profile if a single one doesn't cover all the ways you ride.
Get out there and enjoy
your personalized
AUTO SHIFT settings
Shift timing
Adjusting the "Shift timing" helps AUTO SHIFT match how fast or slow you want to pedal your bike.
Slower Faster[rpm]: revolutions per minute. How many times your pedals go around in one minute.
Lower RPMs are ideal for riders who prefer to pedal slower.
Higher RPMs are ideal for riders who prefer to pedal faster.
Climbing response
“Climbing response” sets how easily the bike shifts to an easier gear when the rider pushes harder on the pedals going uphill.
QUICK STABLE
Quick Stable“Quick” is good for
- Lighter riders
- Riders who prefer an easier gear while climbing
“Stable” is good for
- Heavier riders
- Riders who prefer a harder gear while climbing
AUTO SHIFT while pedaling
Choose whether you want gears to shift automatically while pedaling, eliminating the need for manual gear shifting.
Automatic FREE SHIFT
Choose whether you want gears to shift automatically while coasting, eliminating the need for manual gear shifting.
Riding scene
AUTO SHIFT characteristics are optimized according to the selected "Riding Scene." You can choose either "Pavement" for flat, paved roads or "MTB" for unpaved roads with up and down.
Start gear
Set the slider to the lowest gear you find comfortable when starting from a stop. The lower the gear, the easier the start.
The E-TUBE PROJECT Cyclist App needs a wireless connection to your SHIMANO STEPS E-BIKE. Without a wireless unit, you may need to visit a dealer to customize AUTO SHIFT using E-TUBE PROJECT Professional for Windows.
E-TUBE PROJECT Cyclist App
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E-MTB competition
- Shift timing
- E-Enduro racing
- Bike
- E-MTB, DU-EP801, RD-M8150-11
- Height/Weight
- 180cm / 80kg
- Physical level
- High
- Auto 1
- "I use this for racing on courses that are mainly downhill. These settings help me maintain my cadence throughout rapid and successive changes to the trail."
- Auto 2
- "This is my go-to for accessing trails and casual riding."
| Setting menu | Auto 1 | Auto 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO SHIFT while pedaling | OFF | ON |
| Automatic FREE SHIFT | ON | ON |
| Riding scene | MTB | MTB |
| Shift timing(rpm) | 85 | 85 |
| Climbing response [Lv.] | 6 | 6 |
| Start gear | Default | Default |
E-MTB trail riding
- RIDE TYPE
- Weekend trail rides
- Bike
- E-MTB, DU-EP801, RD-M8150-11
- Height/Weight
- 175cm / 70kg
- Physical level
- Intermediate
- Auto 1
- "I like using AUTO SHIFT on my favorite trail and expect the bike to be stable while climbing."
- Auto 2
- "I want to avoid the hassle of shifting gears around town and prefer a heavier gear for pedaling in urban traffic."
| Setting menu | Auto 1 | Auto 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO SHIFT while pedaling | ON | ON |
| Automatic FREE SHIFT | ON | ON |
| Riding scene | MTB | Pavement |
| Shift timing(rpm) | 75 | 70 |
| Climbing response [Lv.] | 5 | 5 |
| Start gear | Default | Default |
E-TREKKING Commuting
- RIDE TYPE
- Weekday commutes and light trail rides
- Bike
- E-TREKKING, DU-EP600, RD-U6070-11
- Height/Weight
- 165cm/65kg
- Physical level
- Beginner
- Auto 1
- "I want to leave the gear shifting to my bike for commuting, so I always use AUTO SHIFT."
- Auto 2
- "I use mainly the same settings as AUTO 1, but I prefer a lighter gear for trail riding."
| Setting menu | Auto 1 | Auto 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AUTO SHIFT while pedaling | ON | ON |
| Automatic FREE SHIFT | ON | ON |
| Riding scene | ||
| Shift timing(rpm) | 65 | 70 |
| Climbing response [Lv.] | 4 | 3 |
| Start gear | Default | Default |
Optional
Get more personalized recommendations for your riding style
Recommended Settings
- Shift timing
- 0 rpm
- Climbing response
- Lv. 0
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