Recent content by Yako

Unfortunately Stefan, my bike computer is too basic to establish e-bike fields, though I will now try to see if I can get a power reading from the bike. For the full review I’ll ask TQ about ANT+ connectivity. Thanks for that.

I didn’t, so very many thanks! Not really played with the app yet - I managed to drop my phone going over 90kmh and the bluetooth connections haven’t been great since, so its not something I look forward to! If I get stuck, can I ask for more help? I thought the same re. the cut outs, so...

Sorry, yes I set the maximum assist for each level based on what I use on my Orbea Gain, as it is familiar to me, but it varies up to that level dependent on rider input (and the balance between the two can also be preset, I assume the same as the Vado, as it was with the Mahle X20).

I don’t want to jump the gun, and as I mentioned my data will be unlike another tester, but I think as long as I ride similar routes to my X20 tests, the data should/could be relevant… And I think you mentioned your local hills are significant? It’s just that I very much struggled to maintain...

OK, thank you Mark. I can discount drawing any conclusions from that then. I’m hoping that the motor readings OUGHT to have some relevance…though in truth, what it FEELS like to ride with each system might be as useful as anything else to potential buyers, particularly in light of my...

I’ll begin combat yoga classes immediately.

Thank you. Obviously these were just initial thoughts. Things are very skewed for others looking at my data - despite various ails I’m fairly fit, but over 250lbs…but unfortunately I have good and bad days where I use more or less assist. At least there will be ride data for a minimum of 6...

Our chat was limited to the HPR40, ‘her baby’, I’m afraid.

Wow that is great stuff! I had a long phone call with the ‘40 Product Manager at TQ last week, trying to sort out those crazy claims of their customer services person, and one of the things I also wanted to check was whether they had addressed the derating that the HPR50 was known for. She said...

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 the motor (like the lack of a second freewheel/clutch) so I guess that’s where the claimed additional 10% efficiency comes from. I’d love to know the real...

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 meters gained per full charge compared to the Mahle, for example. I‘m likely to use meters gained/Wh to take into account the difference in battery capacity (290Wh...

My own bike has a hub motor, and I love the help it has given me these last years…but I am human and my head is getting turned by these fresh, young mid models! Yeah, it just has to be nonsense. The TQ motor is specifically designed to be run off as much as on. Think that techie might be in for...

100% agree. I’ve hung the Canyon in a tree at head height so I record the noise it makes. Not sure you’d hear it at 10ft over the chain/sprocket sounds. Add tyre noise to that and, well.

I’ve been lucky enough to ride a number of pretty fancy e-bikes, and have been surprised at the difference in speed attainable over the cut-out. I try to put this exact thing in my reviews; though it’s hardly scientific, it’s better than nothing. I have a flat straight road near to my house. I...

Yeah I had Orbea’s flagship Gain with the X20 a few weeks back. I don’t know if you saw the reviews on my channel but it’s a great bike/motor system, and the Scott is more beautiful Than that Gain! But the scott used to be fitted with the 250Wh battery, if it still is, your range is going to be...