2023 Trek Domane+

[AntonioAlfaro]

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 tweaks, not the least of which would be to allow the cyclist to understand what's on the ebike besides a series of numbers. I've been campaigning for an increase maximum assist from 200 to 300% to help riders with limited power (~100W) to tap into the (unchanged) motor's 300W max output. That is not to say that tweaks aimed at even better motor performance wouldn't be welcome and widely appreciated.

Hi Robert . Substantive firmware updates are announced for these days.

 

[rdv]

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 notice at :

Fuel EXe - New hpr 50 firmware - ammersee

Just received an email from tq about a new firmware for the hpr 50 system, see below

www.emtbforums.com

This "Ammersee" update seems to amount to little more than some tweaks, focused on the user app convenience rather than on motor performance improvement. Hope there's more to it than that.

 

[jlubeck]

Very interesting observation about battery capacity and colder temps. I am coming from a Specialized Creo and never tracked battery range as vigilantly as I had with the Domane +, partly because the battery consumption with the Domane is closer to the range where I need to be concerned about emptying it on a long ride as I will be more dependent on higher levels of assist later in the ride. I received the bike in December and in cold weather riding on my 30%/72W default ECO setting, I probably got about 1.1 miles/1%. We have a warming spelling on the East Coast USA and my last 2 rides have been above 60F, and range has dramatically increased to about 1.4 miles/1% which is more comforting. Although I was aware that colder temps reduce the efficient of lithium ion batteries (EV owner also), I did not expect the effect to be as dramatic.

 

[Nesto]

Question for the future... just got Domane+ SLR 6. What's the cost to replace the battery? Would a competent home bike mechanic be able to do it?

 

[Deacon Blues]

Question for the future... just got Domane+ SLR 6. What's the cost to replace the battery? Would a competent home bike mechanic be able to do it?

I would think your best bet is to contact a Trek dealer.

 

[Calcoaster]

Question for the future... just got Domane+ SLR 6. What's the cost to replace the battery? Would a competent home bike mechanic be able to do it?

The trek website has the TQ main battery listed for $749. (US). They show other TQ parts like cables, range extender battery, display, etc. as well. I’ve seen YouTube videos of people removing the motor and battery and it looks pretty straight forward.

 

[Calcoaster]

Just saw this - TQ has a new 580Whr battery for the HPR50 motor. It doesn’t sound like it will be a retro fit for the Domane or fuel, but for new bikes. I like that the shape might make for a better looking downtube. It’s hard to tell from the video if the dimensions would allow a smaller downtube or just a different shape. I wonder when (if?) Trek will use it in their Domane+ SLR’s.