Scott’s latest Fastlane might be the new king of the hill as it relates to weight in the e-road bike segment, tipping the scales at just under 20kg (22 pounds for us yanks) thanks to the company’s HMX carbon frame technology that’s built around TQ’s stealthy HPR40 electric drive unit.
“The goal was always to develop Fastlane as a road bike first, with a drive unit as a bonus. In other words, being as close as possible to a mechanical road bike in terms of stiffness level and riding feel, while subtly incorporating the electric features inside the frame,” says Scott.
The Fastlane borrows heavily from Scott’s top-tier Addict road bike, featuring the same geometry and similar carbon construction, weighing in at a feathery 865 grams, an impressive feat for a traditional high end road frame, let alone one that’s designed to house a motor.
At the heart of the Fastlane, is TQ’s new compact drive unit, which provides 40Nm of torque with a maximum power of 200 watts, along with three modes of seamless boost that’s capable of assisting riders up to 25km/h (15.5mph) before disengaging. Moreover, riders can increase their range of travel courtesy of a 160Wh range extender that can be swapped for a bottle cage, while bar-end displays show the battery level and assistance mode via LED lights.
“The new, intelligent HPR40 learns from the rider and adapts the assistance to match their style and level. It provides support when it is needed the most, without being intrusive or loud,” explains Scott.
Elsewhere, the Fastlane shares Syncros’ IC-R100-SL one-piece cockpit, resulting a both a tidy appearance as well as aero gains to boot.
The Fastlane is offered in three guises, with pricing starting at $6,999.99 for the Fastlane 20, up to $11,999.99 for the flagship Fastlane Premium.
Here’s how the models break down:
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