SILKCARBON TQ: test winner by MyBike

‘The perfect mix of active sitting and relaxed pedalling’ is a hit with the editors at MyBike. Thanks to the high-quality carbon frame, the SILKCARBON TQ remains within the weight limit of 20 kg set for the comparison test, even with the optional (significantly heavier) suspension fork. Combined with the ‘ergonomically well-balanced touring geometry’ and the vibration-damping VIBREX® technology, the SILKCARBON TQ immediately became the favourite among the testers in terms of comfort.

‘A real discovery’ for the testers was the small, high-torque HPR50 motor from German manufacturer TQ: ’one of the best, smallest and lightest in the test in terms of riding feel and harmony.’ The testers were also pleasantly surprised by the long range from the comparatively light 360 Wh battery, which is the result of the ‘motor characteristics designed for flow and efficiency’. The sophisticated display neatly integrated into the top tube shows the most important information from the e-bike system, such as your own pedalling performance or the motor power - so there is no need for an on-board computer on the handlebars.

‘The SILKCARBON TQ is a lightweight tourer [...] with a lot of comfort and very safe, relaxed handling,’ the testers concluded. The light TQ motor with its natural riding feel, the low weight despite the comfortable equipment and the many well thought-out details particularly impressed the editorial team.

The full test report with all the details and photos of the SIMPLON SILKCARBON TQ can be read online here (in German only).