How Capable Are Lightweight eBikes?

TQ E-Bike set 3 different challenges to explore the mountain biking around Chamonix, each would in their own way showcase how capable a lightweight eMTB can be. From ridge lines at sunset to climbing and descending over 2500m in a day to hike a biking up to a mountain refuge and staying the night, we did it all.
This was a great test and it challenged me as a rider, the descent down the ridge line and along the glacier is something I won't forgot anytime soon but as you'll see, it quite genuinely demonstrated that they ride 'almost' like a normal MTB.
00:00 Intro
00:50 Challenge 1 - Get The Shot
2:29 Challenge 2 - Ride Over 2500m in a Day
7:06 Challenge 3 - Go Where an eBike Normally Can't
I hope you enjoy this one, thanks a lot to TQ for making it happen and if you have any questions, leave them down below and I'll do my best to answer them.
Cheers,
Scotty
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Some quick questions answered about my bike:
- I'm riding a size large SCOTT Lumen and I'm 189cm (a 6 foot 2).
- It is a 'lightweight' eBike with a TQ HPR 50 motor and a 360Wh battery.
- It weighs just 16.5kg so almost handles like a 'normal' bike.
- The cable integration is easy to install and work on.
- The shock is easily accessed and adjusted via a hatch on the down tube.
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Produced by Scotty Laughland
Film and photography by Rob Grew
Edited by Scotty Laughland

[@mogulhopper]

Without sounding controversial : In a sea of CZcams videos that are either bike park huge jumps, gaps "look at me" and POV bimblers riding benign single track, this type of video is not only a tonic to watch but represents the true spirit of mountain biking. Worthy of watching every second Scotty ! Quality, class and interesting. I know this region very well from skiing and recognised many of the areas you rode through including the glacier retreat. This video has certainly endorsed to me mountain life summer or winter is the best. Look forward to the next chapter.
PS: I bet your trials skills were handy on some of those switch backs

[@trevoredensor7114]

Well said....true mountain biking !!!!!!

[@Yoda-em5mt]

Too true real mountain biking .

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you mate, I really appreciate reading a comment like this and I’m stoked that you enjoyed it! Chamonix is sure a special place, I loved it before and now like it even more… Already looking forward to heading back and exploring some more!! Thanks for watching and supporting.

[@tarnu_9171]

🎉😂😂

[@taffycymroukmtb9073]

🚴 Great Stuff Scotty 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👌

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you guys! 🙌

[@Yoda-em5mt]

Wow Scotty i have watched all your films from your gmbn days to today and this one has to be the best yet and thats saying something as all your films are top notch , has anyone ever told you that you sound like Neham Leason ha ha . 😁👍✌👏🤘

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you man, that’s a lovely comment to read and thank you for being a part of my journey! I’ve a couple more pieces coming in the New Year that I think you’ll also like... That’s something I’ve never been told! 😂

[@Yoda-em5mt]

@@ScottyLaughland i look forward to them i got his name around the wrong way i meant liam neeson ha ha .

[@shannonmtb]

Immense 🤙

[@ScottyLaughland]

🙌

[@SAFABrian]

What a place to ride a bike. Incredible photos Rob, just wow!

[@brianbathgate4944]

Loving it! Amazing stuff man

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you man! 🙌

[@simongibbons1052]

Great video Scotty, Chamonix is immense in Summer or Winter ❤

[@ScottyLaughland]

It’s sure a special place! So much to explore as well!!

[@stratos9573]

Great vid !
How did you get this gopro mount so well integrated to your helmet 🤔 ? It should be helpful !

[@ScottyLaughland]

It’s the SCOTT Stego helmet which has it built in to the visor making it super easy to mount!! Glad that you enjoyed the video. 🙏

[@alexcolorito]

So sick! that descent at the end was wild!

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thanks man, appreciate it! Was a sketchy one!! 🙌

[@RahulSonvani]

😊 अतीभोवतीच्या😊

[@azzhatmax8537]

Amazing

[@DPPZ48384]

Amazing video like always! Just a quick question, what size of tyres do you use normally? 29x…? Thanks!

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thanks mate! Running 29 x 2.4’s on the Lumen here which is kind of my go to. Magic Mary up front and a Tacky Chan on the rear! Glad you enjoyed the video. 🙌

[@chriswarwick563]

Good skills 🚴‍♂️😎

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you mate! 🤝

[@Janai-ui9cg]

Amazing journey 😮

[@EmandSz]

What a beautiful journey and landscape. Regards!👍🏻

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you! 🙏

[@mtbvc9545]

Looks aboslutely amazing! Will put it on my list for sure! Can you share the routes?

[@vilavg3657]

What bike model was this one??

[@ScottyLaughland]

It's the SCOTT Lumen 910 with the TQ HPR 50!

[@RizkyChannel55]

Beautiful❤❤❤❤

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you! 🙏

[@darciojunior5379]

AZUZIN.

[@RobertSchuster68]

Chamomix? Never heard about here. I’m Hans you Otto

[@ScottyLaughland]

Pleasure to meet you! 🤝

[@markswinney3821]

What a stunning place with amazing single track

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thanks Mark! Glad you enjoyed it! Truly stunning place to take your MTB… 🙌

[@GovindPLamani]

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