Recent content by apctjb

Great question. Answer is Yes on the main climbs and descents. For those sections I could predict before the ride where I would change assist levels, and based on watching the watt meter on past rides what my average input was likely to be. No on the rolling sections as I was not consistent on...

Changed the start point so could end with some climbing. The estimator did a good job a predicting duration, average speed and ending SOC. 13.4% estimated vs 15% showing on the bike display at end of ride. Its probably been 10 years since I last did this loop and today with a little assist...

Sounds great, let us know how it goes. I am going to try a 75 mile/5000ft loop I have been eyeballing this weekend. The estimator predicts 75mile range for this ride with my settings, with little safety margin. lets see..

Very well said and so true.

For sure, use the best assumption you have for model inputs especially those inputs which move the needle the most -rider input, assist level settings, and headwind.

Thanks for the input, DM sent and updated the instructions section of the app to hopefully make things a little clearer.

Thanks for checking! If you are willing to share you GPX file and your settings (screenshot of all the input fields below filled in for your situation) I can dig in an report back why the discrepancy.

For each segment you input your anticipated NARP and assist mode (ECO, MID, HIGH), which is needed to determine motor power for that segment. No doubt the model will soon be replaced by an AI on your phone that reads your mind and knows how much effort you will put out on any given ride....

So far its proving to be reasonably accurate. For example I did a ride yesterday (GPX file attached) and it estimated I would return with 52.5% SOC, actual was 52%. That said there are two many variables you can only guess at in advance (like headwind) which have large impacts so accuracy of +/-...

The GPX file provides the elevation and distance for ride segments (which you can adjust and modify) The summary data is calculated based on ride segment data + bike details + TQ App Settings + Advanced Settings

Took it a step further and added GPX upload so you don't have to manually enter ride information.

@mschwett. I took your advice and added ride segments to the app rather than relying on average grade and rider input power for the entire ride. Users can now break the route down into 5 segments (climbs, descents, flats, etc) and input ride details and assist levels for each). I tested...

Exactly what I found myself doing! Being overly conservative early on because I was concerned about range only to complete the ride with more than enough gas in the tank! (the bike, not me...) That is why I wanted a way to plan for the ride in advance...

That's brilliant! No need for range estimator with that functionality. Unfortunately no such feature on TQ bikes...

Thanks for the offer. This is a pre ride range estimator for route planning. It helps answer questions like-- can I make the ride on my main battery or is a range extender needed, and what motor settings should I use to increase the range of a route I am considering. It is not an app you need...