Scott Patron eRIDE 900

The "Patron 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 specifications. Priced at 8,499 EUR, this bike offers excellent value for money for ambitious riders.

The frame of the Patron eRIDE 900 consists of a carbon main frame combined with an aluminium rear triangle, which is designed using Virtual 4 Link (VLK) kinematic technology. This design enables 160 mm of suspension travel and ensures an optimal balance between stability and flexibility. The bike is equipped with the Bosch SmartSystem, which includes an integrated and removable battery. The battery has a capacity of 750 Wh, providing sufficient power for extended rides.

The bike’s maximum permissible weight is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 24 kg. The recommended rider height is between 185 cm and 195 cm. The braking system consists of Shimano XT BR-M8120 4-piston brakes at both the front and rear, combined with 203 mm brake discs (RT-MT800 CL at the front and RT-EM800 CL at the rear), which ensures excellent braking performance.

The drivetrain is a Shimano XT 12-speed system, operated via the Shimano SL-M8100 shift lever. The bike’s fork is a FOX 38 Performance Elite Air eMTB+ with 160 mm of travel and numerous adjustment options such as lockout and rebound adjustment. The rear shock is a FOX NUDE T eRIDE EVOL, also with 160 mm of travel and three modes (Lockout, Traction Control, Descend).

Pre-installed front light cables and an integrated rear light in the Syncros rear mudguard ensure visibility and safety. Power is transmitted via an FSA CK-745 crankset with a 34T chainring combination and a Shimano CS-M8100 cassette with a gear ratio of 10-51T.

The handlebars are Syncros Hixon 1.5 aluminium bars, with a width of 780 mm, a rise of 12 mm and a backsweep of 9 degrees. The stem is also by Syncros and has a length of 50 mm and an angle of 4 degrees. The rims are Syncros MD30 models, which are tubeless-ready and fitted with Maxxis Dissector tyres in size 29x2.6".

The hubs are by Formula (CL-811 at the front and ECT-1481 at the rear), and the saddle is a Syncros Tofino 1.5 Regular with titanium struts, mounted on a FOX Transfer dropper post with a travel of up to 200 mm (depending on frame size).

The bike is powered by a Bosch Performance CX motor, which is limited to a maximum speed of 25 km/h in the EU. The display is a Bosch LED Remote & Kiox 300, which comes with a 4A charger.

The frame geometry offers a reach of 501 mm, a stack of 660 mm, a head tube angle of 65 degrees and a seat tube angle of 77 degrees. This geometry ensures a riding position that is both comfortable and aggressive, ideal for challenging trails.

In summary, the Scott Patron eRIDE 900 is an exceptionally high-performance e-mountain bike that impresses with both its technical specifications and its high-quality components.