Park Tool Announces New E-Bike Specific Tools
E-Bike-specific saddles and shoes may not have much merit, but e-bikes do have specific needs, especially when it comes to tools. Park Tool now offers three new pieces for the workshop which should make working on E-Bikes less of a hassle.
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EWS-2 – Electronic Shift Tool - $9.99 USD
The EWS-2 is similar to the EWS-1 (no, it has nothing to do with enduro racing) tri-star tool, but doesn't replace it. There's a 2032 battery cover removal slotted head and two wire holders which should ease tucking electronic insulation into shrouds. Its 3mm outer diameter connector fits Shimano Di2 E-tube EW-SD300 wires - for the EW-SD50 wires, you'll want the EWS-1. The blue colourway should let you know which tool you'll want at a glance.
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LRT-5 – Lockring Tool for Fazua Ride 60 E-Bike drivetrains - $33.95 USD
Every brand that builds their own crank and spider requires another tool. Thankfully, Park Tool has a 16-notch, 41mm outside diameter Lockring for E-bikes with Fazua Ride 60 motor too. This 4140 steel lockring has a 3/8" drive fitting for a ratchet or 36mm wrench flats, so it can handle the lower tolerance of an adjustable wrench too.
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SW-6 3.7mm spoke nipples - $8.95 USD
Carrying on with the changing standards of E-Bikes, some hub-driven E-Bikes use huge 3.7mm spoke nipples (that's about 8.5 gauge or 0.146" in imperial units). Park Tool has those covered now too, so you can add another coloured spoke key to the truing stand.
EWS-2 – Electronic Shift Tool - $9.99 USD
The EWS-2 is similar to the EWS-1 (no, it has nothing to do with enduro racing) tri-star tool, but doesn't replace it. There's a 2032 battery cover removal slotted head and two wire holders which should ease tucking electronic insulation into shrouds. Its 3mm outer diameter connector fits Shimano Di2 E-tube EW-SD300 wires - for the EW-SD50 wires, you'll want the EWS-1. The blue colourway should let you know which tool you'll want at a glance.
LRT-5 – Lockring Tool for Fazua Ride 60 E-Bike drivetrains - $33.95 USD
Every brand that builds their own crank and spider requires another tool. Thankfully, Park Tool has a 16-notch, 41mm outside diameter Lockring for E-bikes with Fazua Ride 60 motor too. This 4140 steel lockring has a 3/8" drive fitting for a ratchet or 36mm wrench flats, so it can handle the lower tolerance of an adjustable wrench too.
SW-6 3.7mm spoke nipples - $8.95 USD
Carrying on with the changing standards of E-Bikes, some hub-driven E-Bikes use huge 3.7mm spoke nipples (that's about 8.5 gauge or 0.146" in imperial units). Park Tool has those covered now too, so you can add another coloured spoke key to the truing stand.
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Funny how that seems to already be lost on people?
Or like an e-bike specific drivetrain?
Obviously those things could be used on mountain bikes, but would have an obvious weight penalty, that wouldnt otherwise be necessary
These tools are clearly all useless though as they expect the user to turn the tool themselves
What might be "within range", can quickly become out of "range" when you consider a 200lb rider with an additional 20lbs of bike, battery, and motor weight.
when tuning my e-bike immediately noticed my fox dps tested on my ebike didn't have enough rebound damping to slow the rebound on the the heavier weight of my e bike and keep it from wanting to eject me in certain situations even on it's highest rebound damping setting.
But an e-bike specific fork or shock makes sense to me as t can be stronger sacrifice weight with a No F's given attitude and have a larger range of damping adjustments.
-Lets say, that in all likely hood the "average" rider of a longer travel e-bike is on the heavier side (this is gonna raise some eyebrows, but hear me out) 200+lbs
-Lets say, lots of e-bikes sold are low to mid level full sus units (just talking about our little niche here)
-Lets say theres a cost difference between a Fox 38, and 36, some of that cost is in making a 38 as light as possible to suit the needs of riders. Which requires more expensive manufacturing techniques, more expensive materials, etc.
-Youre a fork manufacturer, and you can make a 36, e-bike ready, by simply adding more material
-Ebikes, also put a tonne more energy into uphill corners and obstacles than us mere mortals do, couple that with a heavier, potentiality less skilled rider (on average) and you have a recipe for loads of creaky garbage.
-I think an e-specific suspension fork makes a tonne of sense, along with a heavier, more robust drivetrain.
You dont have to agree, and it doesnt mean that other heavier riders on MTB's wouldnt be well suited to a more robust fork, its just that it comes with a weight penalty that doesnt terribly affect an e-bike.....
...neither does the EWS.
E-bike specific hex keys?
E-bike specific pump?
E-bike specific chain lube?
E-bike specific tyre levers?
I joke, but I suspect at least half of these exist already
Riding MTB since 1992, with times in between without a MTB (broken student),
In 2018, I owned a XC, a EN and a DH Bike.
Then got an eBike from a industry friend to test for a season.
In 2019 I sold all other bikes.
Ok, I became father, my wife prefers beach over mountain holidays, and so on.
Still, in Germany, in 2022, 9x more eMTBs were sold than MTBs,
page 22, here: www.ziv-zweirad.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ZIV_Marktdatenpraesentation_2023_fuer_GJ_2022.pdf
2023 numbers will come in march.
That's why I point out: says an European.
Let's talk in a few years, again.
In early 2018 I would have never imagined to ride an eMTB, ever.
Try it!