Take Solace Anywhere
Introducing the new standard in electric road and gravel bike's: The Solace eRIDE. Quiet, Efficient and with a near zero drag motor, The Solace is a highly versatile do-it-all endurance bike.
Road eRIDE & Gravel eRIDE
The Solace eRIDE is both a Road and Gravel platform, two bikes in one. With a clean do-it-all design, generous tire clearance and carbon frame, the Solace is a lightweight e-bike package with an excellent range.
Longer rides are encouraged with room for both 1 water bottle + range extender or 2 water bottles and suitable bike frame bags. Both bikes share the same frame, with the essential differences coming down to spec.
Gravel models feature 1x SRAM drivetrains, flared handlebars and 50c tires. Road versions are 2x Shimano drivetrains, regular bar profiles and 38c tires. Of course, you can equip the Solace Road with up to 50c tires as well. Both bikes share the heritage of the SCOTT Addict Gravel frameset, a bike that is already a class leader in the lightweight gravel sector.
FRAME CONSTRUCTION
Despite having an open bottom bracket for placement of the drive unit, Scott has reached very similar stiffness values compared to the Addict Gravel. Having such a compact system like the one that TQ has developed played a key role when building the mounting points where the motor and the battery are assembled in the frame. Compact and minimalistic mountings help to keep a smooth carbon construction in the frame structure, avoiding bulky or complicated interfaces. The Solace eRIDE features SCOTT’s stiffness backbone concept.
Two areas can be differentiated in the Solace frame when talking about the carbon structure. Firstly, for areas where the rider is in direct contact with the bike, Scott has a specific distribution of the carbon layers to provide a comfortable feeling while riding. In contrast, stiffness patches are implemented on the bottom side of the frame, where most of the weight is located, as well as where the pedalling forces are applied. This leads to a great balance of stiffness and comfort. Drawing on its endurance focus, the Solace features a slacker head tube and longer wheelbase than the Addict eRIDE giving it a very stable ride.
Handling is confidence-inspiring and gives a very safe feeling to the rider. Following the same geometry numbers as the Addict Gravel was the perfect solution for providing the Solace platform with a gravel character. In terms of numbers, the only difference is a slightly longer chainstay length (+1cm). Stability, optimal weight distribution and bigger tyre clearance are the reasons behind this differentiation between the two platforms.
DRIVE UNIT
Thanks to the silent TQ motor, the Solace eRIDE enables you to hear the sound of nature without distractions. The bike’s light weight means it can easily be used without any assistance, an added benefit being the motor has almost no drag allowing you to use the battery only when needed for an excellent range.
For a road or gravel e-bike platform this is very important depending on the country it is used in. For example, in most of Europe the speed limit for these types of assisted bikes is 25 kmph. For systems with drag, riding above these thresholds can be limiting. No such issue with the TQ system. Either switch the motor off or step down the assistance level to preserve battery life.
COMPACT POWERFUL ASSISTANCE
ALWAYS CONNECTED
To maintain a clean cockpit, the TQ system puts the accent on device connectivity and a minimalistic display located in the top tube.
At a glance, the LED display provides all the essential info like the battery level in %, the range in KM and the mode. Thanks to an integrated power meter the RPM, and watts are also provided.
You want more? Link up your phone and dive deep using the app, available through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. With an automatic Bluetooth connection, you can customize your modes.
Want to use it with a bike computer? That’s no problem utilizing the built in ANT+ which allows connection with a bike computer such as a Garmin, Hammerhead or Wahoo unit.
RANGE EXTENDER
In addition to the 360Wh battery integrated in downtube, all Solace models are prepared to use an additional 160Wh range extender. The Solace’s range extender comes as an accessory and looks like a simple water bottle.
Utilising a SCOTT specific quick-release system, the range extender is easy to swap in for a bottle cage tool free. Thanks to TQ’s expertise and unique cell efficiency, battery capacity is optimized to the fullest.
The e-bike’s system automatically adapts to having two power sources with SMART technology. This means that, when using the range extender, the system will prioritize its drainage before calling onto the use of the Solace’s integrated battery. Plus, when the range extender is emptied the transition between power sources is automatic and seamless. You won’t even notice it.
The complete system can be charged in one go too. With the range extender in place, just plug the smart charger into its port. As before, the SMART system will prioritise the e-bike’s internal battery charge first, then top up the range extender, so you’ll never be caught short when heading out to ride.
The charge time is fast, the main battery can reach 80% in just two hours of charging. The Solace 10 and Solace Gravel 10 models are supplied with a range extender battery in the box. For all other models, it’s available aftermarket. When not using the Range Extender, it’s possible to quickly switch the freed-up mount to use a 2nd water bottle cage. Quick and easy.
