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I contacted Fazua directly for clarification as to how well the Ride 60 would address my specific limitations, asking whether I can rely on the following assistance - Breeze: 100W input / 100-150W support River: 100W input / 200-250W support Rocket: 100W input / 350W...

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My impression was that the Avinox and Mahle are also compact and light, with power that makes up for any additional grams. As to the HPR60 vs 50, the only gain would be in torque, because the 100W x 200% = 200W maximum assist persists, increasing the wasted watts from 100 to 150 in my case...

Thanks for the interest and suggestions. I presently ride a Trek Domane+ SLR6 with the TQ HPR50. I've logged 8,000 miles on it. Aside from the unusable phantom 300W, and the support erosion due to my low cadence, the only problem with the motor proper has been the rattling noise in stretches...

Thanks. I'm aware of the trajectory age is likely to take me on. The TQ is still serving me for the time being, but I would welcome something with more leeway. I've had the TQ about 3 years. It's my inability to tap into its full 300W that is shortening its usefulness. I would expect the...

Wondering if this thread might awaken. I've started contemplating a switch from a TQ HPRR50 to the Fazua Ride 60. It's my particular age (upper70s) and health (angina) that are not allowing me to draw the TQs full potential. I can't contribute more than 100W for more than a few seconds, or the...

Glad to have bumped into this thread. I've started contemplating a switch from a TQ HPRR50 to the Fazua Ride 60. It's my particular age (upper70s) and health (angina) that are not allowing me to draw the TQs full potential. I can't contribute more than 100W for more than a few seconds, or...

I had tried some of the same ideas, like holding different parts to see if the sound changes. I tried stuffing foam into the top tube through the display opening, but, alarmingly, it made the motor control buttons erratic or downright unresponsive, but worked again with the foam removed...

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Thanks Antonio, good to hear from you. I remember being surprised at your very modest assistance settings back then (to the point of asking why an e-bike). Glad to see you are holding steady. The noise makes itself heard on average roads on what would otherwise be a quiet part of the ride...

Thanks. I also suspected the top tube and had shoved some foam into it, but it didn't help. I may try to do a better job, but don't want to mess up. I've been looking at the manual. Can you tell me: a) Can the Smart Box be pulled to the display opening to check its foam pads. b) What the...

On topic: TQ Motor Settings Many here have been riding TQ HPR50motors for good while, long enough to know what motor settings work best for them on the road. What settings have you settled on? Mine are broadly rounded: Eco 100W, 100%, Rapid... Mid 200W ,200%, Gradual... High 300W, 200%...

Ratttle Rattling noise from inside my TrekDomane+ SLR6 frame, on even slightly rough pavement, is spoiling my rides. Possible causes include 1) loose internal wire connectors banging against the frame, 2) loose nut or other bit of hardware bouncing around somewhere, or 3) ?. Looking for...

Just received a TQ notification that an HPR50 firmware update is available. In typical TQ style, it is a terse note with only hints as to what is being improved. Looking for Trek, established reviewers, or senior members of this forum to elaborate in the near future. I turned up an earlier...

Antonio, glad to see you are staying involved. Wondering what TQ update you are alluding to. I'm not aware of any substantive firmware update since January 2023. With another year's experience and more bikes in use, I thought one would have come at around this time, with some beneficial...