Scott Contessa Lumen eRIDE 900

The "Contessa Lumen eRIDE 900" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a high-quality e-mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and first-class features. Priced at 6,999 EUR, it offers a wide range of features specifically designed for discerning riders.

The bike’s frame is made from Lumen eRIDE Carbon HMX and incorporates Flex Pivot suspension technology. The model features an adjustable head tube and the Syncros Cable Integration System. The TQ HPR50 motor, with a maximum torque of 50Nm, is seamlessly integrated into the frame and provides smooth assistance up to a speed of 25 km/h (EU version). The battery has a capacity of 360 Wh, providing sufficient range for long rides. Weighing 17 kg, the e-bike is relatively light and therefore easy to handle.

The braking system consists of Shimano Deore M6120 4-piston disc brakes at both the front and rear, combined with 180 mm brake discs (SM-RT64 CL at the front and RT-EM600 CL at the rear), ensuring excellent braking performance. The derailleur is a Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS with 12 speeds, operated by a Shimano Deore SL-M6100-IR shifter. This combination enables precise and reliable gear changes.

The bike’s suspension consists of a FOX 34 Float Rhythm Air Grip fork and a FOX NUDE 5T EVOL Trunnion shock, both with 130 mm of travel. These components offer excellent damping and adaptability to different types of terrain. The crankset is an FSA Alloy with a length of 175 mm and a 34T chainring, whilst the cassette is a Shimano CS-M6100 with a 10–51T range.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 2.0 DC Alloy, 760 mm wide with an 8-degree backsweep, complemented by Syncros Performance XC Lock-On grips. The stem is a Syncros DC 2.0 with an integrated cable system and a length of 50 mm. The rims are Syncros X-30SE, tubeless-ready, and the tyres are Schwalbe Wicked Will 29x2.4" EVO, fitted to both the front and rear.

Comfort is provided by the Syncros Savona 1.5 V-Concept saddle, mounted on a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.0 seatpost with a travel of 125 mm (for sizes S and M) or 150 mm (for size L). The e-bike’s display is the TQ HPR, which supports Bluetooth and ANT+ and can be controlled via a dedicated smartphone app.

The frame geometry is designed for riders between 160 cm and 170 cm tall, with specific dimensions including a reach of 416 mm, a stack of 615 mm, a seat tube length of 415 mm and a top tube length of 562 mm. The head tube angle is 66 degrees, the seat tube angle is 77 degrees, and the chainstay length is 450 mm. Other key dimensions include a bottom bracket drop of 39 mm and a standover height of 765 mm.

In summary, the Scott Contessa Lumen eRIDE 900 offers a balanced blend of performance, comfort and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for discerning e-mountain bike riders.