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Sometimes you need a boost, sometimes it is all about going eco, and at other times you just need a helping hand to get going. Whichever SHIMANO STEPS system you use, here’s how to activate that assistance.
You can switch between ‘off’, ‘eco’, ‘normal’ or ‘high’ assist modes simply by using the top and bottom buttons on the left switch unit.
It’s incredibly straight forward to activate walk assist. Just press and hold the bottom button on the left switch unit until ‘walk’ appears on the display, then press the bottom button again to activate.
Start mode enables your bike to shift to the set gear position when starting from a standstill, meaning you can get going with ease. To set this gear, select ‘start mode’ in the menu and then use the top and bottom buttons on the left switch unit to choose the gear position and the middle button to finalise and return to the menu.
You can switch between ‘off’, ‘eco’, ‘trail’ and ‘boost’ support modes simply by using the top and bottom buttons on the switch unit.
It’s incredibly straight forward to activate walk assist. Just press and hold the bottom button on the left switch unit until ‘walk’ appears on the display, then press the bottom button again to activate.