Shimano EP8 vs EP801: Testing on Technical Climb

The newer EP 801 and older design EP 8 are both still mounted to new Shimano EP8 or 801 - there are eMtb's being sold today with either . Should this be a consideration for you when you decide which bike to buy? We do our best to show you the difference in what may arguably be the biggest differentiator between the two - the technical climb. This is the first direct comparisons we are making between eMtb's with different components and upgrades. subscribe here if you want to see more:    / @roadlesstraveledtruckee  

I also post trail explorations and related reviews highlighting the trail and/or what I'm using to explore; mostly with bikes but also by foot, ski's and more. If your interested please consider subscribing and following along. Maybe you will discover some trails or ways to explore them that you haven't considered before.

...And thumbs up to you for even thinking about it - double thumbs up for getting out there and doing it.

I have no product sponsorships - my choices and opinions are all based on my perception quality and cost:
What I ride:
Canyon Spectral On (e Mtb): https://www.canyon.com/en-us/
YT Decoy Core 4 (e Mtb): https://www.yt-industries.com/product...
Trek Fuel Ex (m Mtb): https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/
Niner RLT RDO (Gravel Bike) : https://www.ninerbikes.com/rlt-9-rdo/

Other Components and accessories from:
Fox: https://www.ridefox.com/family.php?m=...
Cane Creek: https://canecreek.com/
We Are One: https://www.weareonecomposites.com/en-us
Rolf: https://rolfprima.com/
Leatt: https://leatt.com/us
POC: https://na.pocsports.com/

Other exploration gear:
Oboz, Salomon, and Saucony footware
Fischer, Madshus cross country skis

I support:
Truckee Trails Foundation: https://truckeetrails.org/
Tahoe Backcountry Alliance: https://tahoebackcountryalliance.org/