Designed by SHIMANO, the5V STEPS MU-UR500 drive unit is a reliable solution for electric-assist bikes with integrated hub gears. Designed for everyday use, it contributes to smoother transmission and a smoother riding experience, especially in urban environments and on utility routes
This drive unit is part of the SHIMANO STEPS ecosystem and is designed to meet the expectations of cyclists looking for practical, sustainable and easy-to-use electric mobility: assistance adapted to travel, controlled riding and coherent integration with internal gear hub mounting
To make sure you make the right choice, we recommend that you check the fit with your configuration (mounting, system and associated components) before purchasing, as some compatibility information may depend on the bike's exact equipment
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Warranty : 2 years
Description
The SHIMANO STEPS MU-UR500 drive unit is a part designed for internal gear hub transmission systems. Designed to be integrated into a set of SHIMANO components, it contributes to the smooth running of the drivetrain by providing a solution adapted to bikes equipped with an internal hub, particularly when a clean, well-protected configuration is required, designed for regular use on the move.
Benefits for the user
When you opt for a SHIMANO STEPS drive unit from the MU-UR500 range, you're choosing a component developed by a major player in the bicycle industry for hub internal gear architecture. This type of configuration is often appreciated for its simplicity of daily use, the integration of gears in the hub and the overall coherence with components from the same ecosystem, which facilitates maintenance and replacement operations with an identified part.
Technical specifications (available data)
Brand: SHIMANO.
Range / marking: SHIMANO STEPS.
Designation : 5v drive unit.
Model: MU-UR500.
Category: Internal Gear Hubs.
Recommended uses
This drive unit is recommended for bicycles (especially electric-assist bicycles in the SHIMANO STEPS environment) using an internal hub drivetrain, when the aim is to replace an existing part or maintain the coherence of an assembly based on SHIMANO components. It is particularly suitable for urban mobility and regular commuting bikes fitted with integrated hub gears, subject to exact correspondence with the MU-UR500 model.
Compatibility
Compatibility indicated: "Hubs Internal Gear" type systems/mountings. Compatibility with a specific bike, motor, controller, battery or hub is not detailed in the information provided; it is therefore necessary to check the exact MU-UR500 reference on the original part or via the SHIMANO documentation corresponding to your assembly before ordering.
Information not supplied
Dimensions, weight and performance specifications (torque, power, voltage, connectors, sealing, standards, exact versions) are not given in the information supplied and cannot be specified here.
Expert advice
Before purchasing, identify the exact part number on the original component (MU-UR500) and check your bike's "hub with integrated gears" configuration. If in doubt about compatibility with your drivetrain (internal hub, wiring, controls, assembly), have the model validated by a professional or from the SHIMANO technical documentation associated with your bike, to avoid any part errors when replacing it.