Another new TQ motor: hpr40

[Yako]

Another hpr40 bike just showed up: Scott Fastlane. I see three models, the top one weighs 9.9kg. The specs show max assist speed “28mph US” so they are, or will soon be available in the U.S.

https://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/products/bike-ebikes-road-fastlane

Well spotted Cal. So Scott get in first In the US! Prices are pretty high compared to Canyon but not unexpected with tariffs on the TQ bits at least, and not Direct-to-Consumer. And the enviable 28mph cut-off! Bah.
Not sure the price will necessarily put everyone off…this is a niche bike, and the best money can buy…people will always buy ‘the best’.

 

[stompandgo]

I don't know. The frame may not be top level carbon, but a major manufacturer Dura-Ace Di2 equipped bike with Zipp 353 NSW wheels for $12K is analog bike pricing, and you get a motor.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

12k EUR is the price in the EU.
Hey, 290 Wh battery? What is this?!

 

[Rás Cnoic]

Scott are looking a bit shaky. Earlier this year there was a major bust up between the old (US) owner and new (Korean) owner at HQ in Switzerland that resulted in the police being called! After International arbitration the former US owner Beatt Zaugg was forced to sell his remaining 41% and the company is now fully owned by the South Korean businessman Young One, rumours he plans to combine Scott with a Korean clothing label he also owns, so the bike future is uncertain.

 

[stompandgo]

12k EUR is the price in the EU.
Hey, 290 Wh battery? What is this?!

TQ batteries come as 250Wh, 290Wh, 360Wh, and 580Wh.

 

[Calcoaster]

Yako has a new review of the Scott with the hpr40. He gives a thorough description but hasn’t been able to ride one yet. One thing I noted is that the three fastlane models use the same frame and fork but the top two have an integrated cockpit while the lower level uses a stem and bars. That’s good news for those of us who might want an angled stem and/or riser bars like the redshift or specialized hover bars for aging necks.

Thanks Yako!

 

[Yako]

Yako has a new review of the Scott with the hpr40. He gives a thorough description but hasn’t been able to ride one yet. One thing I noted is that the three fastlane models use the same frame and fork but the top two have an integrated cockpit while the lower level uses a stem and bars. That’s good news for those of us who might want an angled stem and/or riser bars like the redshift or specialized hover bars for aging necks.

Thanks Yako!

Thanks for letting me know about it, Cal. Fingers crossed they’ll send one out. That silver one is absolutely gorgeous!

 

[Rás Cnoic]

Another Yako review/ride this time of a Trek road bike with the TQ60. Interesting comparing to the TQ40 on the Canyon, plus as ever, a fun ghoulish Tale from The Trail. The man is on fire!

Canyon Endurace, Grizl and now this Trek. As winter gets darker and wetter here, seeing the maze of Catalonia trails in bright autumn sunshine makes me so jealous.