New TQ Motor

[Calcoaster]

TQ just announced an updated motor, the TQ HPR 60. It takes the HPR50 specs up from 50nm, 300W peak to 60nm, 350W peak. Also “two battery options: 290Wh or 580Wh. Their promo says the new motor has improved cooling, efficiency, less noise and ”takes up the same space” as the HPR50. So far it’s just in one Mt. Bike, a Yeti. It will be interesting to see where and how it’s used in upcoming models. My HPR50 is so quiet already its hard to imagine even less noise, but that is better than the alternative!

 

[stompandgo]

The Pinarello Nytro uses the TQ HPR50. I'm sure that they'll jump on the HPR60. The large battery, not sure.

 

[Calcoaster]

Yeah, I’m thinking they’ll use the smaller battery on the lightweight road bikes and the larger ones on mt. bikes. I’m curious about their claimed efficiency improvement but my BMC with the hpr50 gives me more range than I could ever use in one ride and I’ve never even used more than half the available power. It’s always fun to watch the improvements that a next gen bike could get, but I’m totally happy with my current bike and its silent motor.

 

[stompandgo]

What kind of bike do you have it on? What sized battery? What is the rage on Mode 1?

 

[Calcoaster]

I have a BMC roadmachine 01 Amp X two. It uses the hpr50 system and a typical ride for me is 25-45 miles, rolling hills with a few climbs. On most rides I use one percent or less battery per mile, but I tuned both eco and mid level down and I turn the assist off for 20% or so of most rides. I only use the mid level for short climbs or big headwinds and I never use turbo. That makes my rides average speed around 16mph, as compared to 13-14 for the same ride without any motor help. Same exertion level but longer rides and more fun than without the motor assist. I’ve never even used half of my available battery on a ride and I don’t think I’ll ever ride far enough in a day to use much more than that.

 

[stompandgo]

Thanks!