Tq Ebike
TQ-HPR E-Bike Systems
Published: March 4, 2026
Video Description
Ben tries to explain this incredibly unique motor system from TQ and has his negative opinion on SL Electric MTBs challenged in the process. A detailed and humorous breakdown that reveals the cycloidal secrets of the tiny, torque dense system.
Learn more here: https://www.tq-ebike.com/en/
Massive thank you to Tony W for his excellent animations of the TQ system. Go check them out here : @tonyw6909
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0:00 SL Ebikes are pointless
2:00 Welcome to Explain Explore
2:33 This motor is an enigma
3:05 How do normal EMTB motors work?
4:28 Ben attempts to explain the motor secrets
4:41 Stage 1 - Electric Spin
4:51 Stage 2 - Induce Wobble
5:15 Stage 3 - Reverse Real Slow
7:03 The secret cycloidal sauce
7:29 Stage 4 - Dastardly De-Wobble
8:31 But what does it all mean? Visuals
9:03 Silence is golden - Raw Riding
9:58 Conclusions
11:17 HURRR?