Scott Solace eRide 10 Showroom
14.04.23 08:04 2202023-04-14T08:04:00+02:00Text: Chriz (translated by AI)Photos: Erwin HaidenKick-off for the long-term review: Bikeboard veteran and disabled athlete Chriz tests Scott's brand-new premium e-road bike including the HPR50 motor from TQ for us.14.04.23 08:04 3632023-04-14T08:04:00+02:00Scott Solace eRide 10 Showroom
14.04.23 08:04 3632023-04-14T08:04:00+02:00 Chriz (translated by AI) Erwin HaidenKick-off for the long-term review: Bikeboard veteran and disabled athlete Chriz tests Scott's brand-new premium e-road bike including the HPR50 motor from TQ for us.14.04.23 08:04 3632023-04-14T08:04:00+02:00
Scott's latest release is named Solace eRide 10 and is a lightweight e-road bike with endurance geometry, which can also be a potent gravel bike (Solace Gravel eRide 10). The heart of these two versatile all-rounders is their efficient and almost resistance-free TQ HPR50 motor, which should noticeably push the performance limits of the rider. The bikes share the same frame set derived from the Addict Gravel and impress with their clear design language, generous tire clearance, and high robustness. For longer tours, the HMX carbon frame offers mounting options for a water bottle + range extender or two water bottles and the appropriate bike frame bags.
Bikeboard.at received the road version of the top model, the Scott Solace eRide 10, for a long-term review, for which Bikeboard veteran and adaptive sports athlete Chriz volunteered, though not entirely selflessly. In return, he will keep us updated in the thread below and on Instagram over the next few months about his experiences and adventures.
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Solace Road eRide & Gravel eRide
Two of the most versatile E-Bikes from Scott ever
The frame
Both bikes have the same frame, the main difference lies in the technical specifications: The road version comes with a Shimano double drivetrain, standard handlebar profile, and 38C slicks, while the gravel model features a Sram single drivetrain, flared handlebars, and 50C gravel tires.
Road and Gravel share the heritage of the Addict according to Scott and are also supposed to be similarly stiff as this Gravel frame. And that, although the bottom bracket area had to be completely redesigned - almost open - for the placement of the drive unit. The compactness of the TQ motor and the only minimal attachment points for the Drive Unit and the battery played an important role here.
In general, the chassis is made of HMX carbon and is supposed to excel not only in generous tire clearance and clear design but also in excellent robustness. The collection includes a total of six models ranging from 5,999 to 11,999 Euros, including a special Contessa model for women.
The Motor
The TQ system weighs only 3.6 kg in total, is extremely compact and low-friction, and according to the manufacturer, also wear-resistant and reliable. In addition, the HPR50 operates very quietly and naturally. Due to its low weight and almost resistance-free construction, the bike (total weight from 11.77 kg) can also be ridden easily without support or above the legal support limit of 25 km/h.
The drive consists of the patented Harmonic Pin Ring Motor with 50 Nm and up to 300 W, a fully integrated 360-Wh battery including an optional 160-Wh range extender designed like a water bottle, and an LED display recessed into the top tube, which consolidates all essential information about battery status, torque and wattage, range, etc.
The three support levels of the motor can be individually adjusted via an app in three parameters each, furthermore, the smartphone extension allows the display to be configured. In addition, the Solace is equipped with an additional connection unit that is discreetly hidden in the top tube and attached to the display. With this, other devices such as lights, drives, etc., can be connected and powered by the internal battery of the Solace.
The Equipment
The Scott Solace ROAD eRide 10 comes with Shimano's electronic DURA-ACE Di2 groupset and high-quality Zipp 303 wheels. The E-Allroad bike, priced at 11,999 euros, also includes a 160 Wh range extender from the factory. With its equipment, the bike weighs an honest 11.95 kg without the range extender, but with both bottle holders.
