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The Scott Solace Gravel eRIDE 10 is the electrified version of the popular Addict gravel bike. The TQ HPR 60 mini motor has more power after its update, but remains whisper-quiet. We have tested what else the Scott has to offer.
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With its voluminous carbon frame tubes, the Scott Solace looks like a beefed-up Addict Gravel. Together with the emphatically off-road-compatible tyres, this results in an overall concept in which the proportions appear somewhat more harmonious than on the related road version, the Solace Road. Compared to the original model, the version for the coming model year has been given an engine upgrade. Instead of the HPR 50, the more powerful HPR 60 from TQ sits in the frame.
Scott Solace Gravel eRIDE 10: Quiet is the keyword
Photo: Wolfgang PappA clear unique selling point is its remarkably low background noise; even in turbo mode, the small power cube is only subtly noticeable.
A clear unique selling point is its remarkably low noise level; even in turbo mode, the small power cube is only subtly noticeable. However, with a lot of pressure on the crank, the engine did suffer brief misfires on very steep terrain and in summer temperatures.
Photo: Wolfgang PappWith a lot of pressure on the cranks, the engine had brief misfires on very steep terrain and in summer temperatures.
According to TQ, the moderate heat resistance, a weak point of the HPR 50, should actually be a thing of the past. Under comparable test conditions, we have not yet noticed the low stability.
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Photo: Wolfgang PappOn the test bike with the new Sram Force XPLR, which, like the integrated rear light, is powered by the motor battery, the support level can be selected via small buttons on the grip body.
On the test bike with the new Sram Force XPLR, which, like the integrated rear light, is powered by the motor battery, the support level can be selected via small buttons on the grip body. Operation via the controller behind the stem is more reliable. A front light can be retrofitted like mudguards, the range extender is standard.
Parallels to the Scott Addict Gravel
Photo: Wolfgang PappThe cockpit, seating position and straight-line stability are based on the Addict Gravel.
Overall, the Scott quickly felt familiar to our testers. The cockpit, riding position and directional stability are based on the Addict Gravel. The preferred terrain is therefore gravel motorways. Thanks to 50-millimetre rollers, the Solace Gravel can also take on rougher terrain under the tyres, but the course should not be too winding due to the sluggish steering behaviour. In addition to the Solace series, the Swiss company offers two other E-platforms with racing handlebars. At 9999 euros, the test bike is the second most expensive variant in the portfolio.
Photo: Wolfgang PappThanks to the 50-millimetre rollers, the Solace Gravel can also cope with rougher terrain under the tyres, but the course should not be too winding due to the sluggish steering behaviour.
Scott Solace Gravel eRIDE 10Technical data, equipment, engine & price
Photo: Wolfgang PappScott Solace Gravel eRIDE 10: Technical data, equipment, motor & price
Jens Klötzer is a qualified industrial engineer and TOUR's expert for components of all kinds: brakes, gears, wheels and tyres - Jens puts everything through its paces. He collects historic racing bikes and owns both a modern time trial bike and a titanium gravel touring bike. When travelling, he likes to explore unknown roads in Eastern Europe - on wide but fast tyres.