The Hardcore hardtail with extra get up and go

This is the spectacular Orange MsIsle - The hardcore hardtail is now on the E.P.O. program. If you love ragging hardtails, then the eBike you've been waiting for is here.

This is a truly unique bike, and we know it's not for everyone, but out test riders who have been in on the project from its inception are unanimously in love with this bike.

The heart of this bike, as you would expect, is the handcrafted Halifax built frame. From the brand new CNCed UDH compatible dropouts, all the way through to the zero-stack headtube this frame has been honed and perfected.Seat tube sizing has been reduced to give riders plenty of scope for dropper seatposts. Bolt mount options on the frame mean you can add our Strange carry-on accessory mount or bottle to suit, all inside the front triangle.

Rock-solid handling with signature Orange geometry, tweaked a little here and there to get its balance spot on with the weight of the motor unit and battery.

Climbing on the new MsIsle is clinically efficient, every watt is delivered to the trail driving you onwards – it's mind blowing.

As with its full suspension stablemates, the MsIsle uses a 630Wh battery designed to be easily removable using just a 4mm allen key.  it take's just a of second or two to drop out the battery for easy charging. If you've gone through a 630Wh battery and you still want more then “double battery days” are very much a reality and we have a system that means this is as easy as possible. Second batteries are available from Orange and come with the protective cover so "drop and swap" is easy.

The 'Engine' – SHIMANO EP801 DRIVE UNIT

We have worked closely with Shimano since the introduction of the very first Electric Powered Orange model. The Shimano drive assist philosophy is very much like our own. Their system does what it needs to do, then stays out of the way when it's done its job, letting you ride the way you want to.

The brand new Shimano EP801 unit is an improvement in every way to the previous model, making what we considered the best even better. The new drive unit is slimmer, sleeker and more compact than its predecessor, but don’t let its size deceive you. The EP801 packs a punch with enough power to get you to the top of any epic climb. The streamlined, integrated design not only looks the part, but it also allows for increased ground clearing for when the trail gets technical.

Everything about the EP801 is designed to allow you to focus on the ride. The new unit operates with little noise, letting you to focus on the natural sound of the trails without distraction. The newly refined Trail Mode utilises all 85Nm of the EP801’s power to effortlessly and intuitively assist you on your ride. Whether tackling loose sand or steep mountain ranges, the drive unit rapidly and seamlessly self-adjusts so that you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll always have maximum traction and control. The harder you push, the more power will be delivered to assist you, meaning that no trail is off-limits. 

The lightest full-power system, weighing in at just 2.6kg and with a 36% reduction in drag compared to the previous model, the EP801 will not hold you back. An improved clutch mechanism makes for a more responsive ride, with a smoother cut-off when pedalling above 25km/h. All of this puts you in complete control of the bike, with fluid pedalling and no surprises. The EP801 also offers an improved Walk Assist Mode, fully supporting you to push your bike with a one button control, allowing you to hop on and off with ease.

With the E-Tube Project App you can choose from 10 levels of assistance and set the maximum amount of torque best suited to your ride style across three modes, allowing for a fully customised ride before you’ve even put on your helmet. Preferences can be saved to different profiles so that you can quickly and easily switch between them for different terrains, or if swapping from the daily commute to weekend trails.

The EP8 also offers peace of mind. The smart, heat-conducting magnesium materials and a completely redesigned motor housing means that the unit handles rising temperatures on climbs easily, guaranteeing you maximum torque for longer. The new colour display is also fitted with an anti-theft mount and is optimised to be visible in bright sunlight, meaning that you can spend less time with your head down and more time enjoying what the bike has to offer.

TECHNICAL SPECS

Here are the technical specifications of the Shimano EP801 drive unit.

PEDAL ASSIST MODES

All three support modes will assist until 16mph.

• ECO - Riding support while enabling maximum range
• TRAIL - Gradual support for encouraging sportive riding
• BOOST - Full support for maximum boost and uncompromised climbing

• WALK ASSIST - As additional mode, walk assist can be easily enabled with the assist switch

COMPACT CONCEPT

Short chainstays (shorter chainstay length ensuring better manoeuvrability)
Narrow Q-factor of 177mm (compact and lightweight design for better handling with same Q-factor as current Shimano XT)

PERFORMANCE

Maximum power: 504 W
Nominal power: 250 W
Maximum torque: 85 Nm

WEIGHT OF DRIVE UNIT

2.6 kg

GENUINE SHIMANO 8036 LI-ION BATTERY

Integrated version (630Wh)
Charging: 80% after 2,5 hrs / 5 hrs from 0 to 100%
Battery life: 1,000 cycles