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It’s nice to get your input and analysis, both here and on your YouTube channel! And you’re so right about the heat/efficiency...
Aug 4, 2025
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Again, just from press blurb, but TQ claim a system efficiency of 80% on the HPR50, and we know that the ‘40 has a few differences in...
Aug 4, 2025
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Officially it’s 90%. I’m still putting the data together from my rides, but it’s not seeming to be inefficient in terms of average...
Aug 4, 2025
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well, not really. we're talking about a specific bike - or at least a specific motor system which in a road bike means 23-30lb. not...
Aug 4, 2025
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yes, and even 150w of assist is really quite a lot on a road bike, that's the difference between a spirited amateur and a pro in a lot...
Aug 4, 2025
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Yes, it’s logical that the hpr40 will prove to be at least as efficient as the HPR50, likely better. Besides evolving motors, there are...
Aug 4, 2025
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Here’s another test report I came across showing the efficiency o the HPR50...
Aug 4, 2025
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When Specialized rolled out the Creo2 they published this chart comparing their new motor’s efficiency with the TQ hpr50 and others. I...
Aug 4, 2025
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That is indeed an interesting video but... The strain wave drive is quite different to the TQ HPR, it has a flexible element, the HPR...
Aug 3, 2025
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Thanks! I'd love to see some of the sources you mentioned. Made my model of the Specialized power-sensing mid-drive PAS by taking their...
Aug 2, 2025
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It’s nice to see you’re taking the 1.8 (or so) rider multiplication factor into consideration in your examples showing the rider power...
Aug 2, 2025
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The results are in: 40/60, 60/80, 80/100 is zippy fun but eats too much battery for routine use — especially on bigger rides. For...
Aug 2, 2025
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Very informative and expertly done! Thanks for your efforts.
Aug 1, 2025
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Wanted: Carbon Wheelset for Comp Carbon Creo 1
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Check out Ican wheels. High quality with tons of good reviews for inexpensive Chinese carbon. They have a gravel wheel they’ll set up...
Jul 28, 2025
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IMPORTANT UPDATE - i just received an email from a senior tech at TQ apologizing for the incorrect information being passed by their...
Jul 25, 2025
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