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Thanks for the update. I also have the BMC Amp X. I wonder if you could use the unused shift signal for the front derailleur (Amp X is 1X drive train, no front derailleur) to cycle through assist levels similar to using the one button on the display. While upgrading from Rival to Force would be...

My mistake, I was confused by the different listings available.

I just purchased BMC Amp X with TQ50. No dealer near me so was thinking of buying a service dongle. Was also thinking of upgrading the Rival shifters to the AXS shifter with the hood buttons. Questions. I see there are different versions of the service dongle (V1, V2) . What is needed for...

I assume a week or so for delivery but I will be traveling in April so it might be May before I get in any riding time....

Quick note of thanks to all of you on this thread that helped me in the process of deciding if I should take the plunge and get an e-Road bike and which bike to start with! Its been an educational process! Deciding between an ultra lightweight TQ40 based bike or lightweight TQ50 bike was a hard...

Here is the drive train spec for the Amp X Two, Amp X One is same gearing, just step up in SRAM groupset.

Great review. What's your opinion of the BMC ICS MTT redshift stem? Marketing hype or does it noticeably reduce road buzz and hand /forearm fatigue. Also is there room for spacers to fine tune the stack?

@stompandgo; thanks for the input, remind me which bike you ride?

That is inspiring! I hope I am doing the same. Thanks

Makes sense. So the decision isTQ40 bike, 23-24lbs, 200W assist, 290whr battery ~$8K or TQ50 bike 27-28lbs, 300W assist, 360whr battery, $4-5K. What's the real world impact of 2-3 lbs have on the riding experience? Will 23 lb. feel lively and quick and road bike like and 28lb feel like...

The TQ50 with 360WH is only a couple lbs heavier than the TQ40 with 290, so I guess in theory could get the weight down to about 24.5-25lbs with lighter wheels, seat, and stem/bars

Yes, the Fastlane 56 comes with the Syncros 100m stem, 6 degree. So that adds considerable reach to what I am currently riding. You right I can purchase a Syncros 80mm, but they are not cheap ontop of spending 8k for the bike.

Nice looking bike at a great price. Are you happy with the 1x12- 10-44T drive train? That sounds good for mountain bike but seems like it would force using assist when climbing? 28 lbs is +4.5lbs/2kg heavier than the Fastlane. To an analog rider/weight weenie like myself that seems like a...

Yea the IC cockpit looks cool but a pain for fitting. I can get the stack I need with the Fastlane but it comes with 50mm greater reach. I will look at the BMC Amp, I assume that is a heavier bike than Fastlane or Canyon?

So true...