Scott Strike eRIDE 900 EVO

The "Strike eRIDE 900 EVO" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a high-quality e-mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and top-of-the-range features. The price of this model is 7,999 EUR. The frame consists of a carbon main frame and an aluminium rear triangle, which features a virtual 4-bar kinematic system (VLK). The bike is designed for 29x2.6-inch tyres and features a Boost standard of 148x12mm. It offers 150 mm of suspension travel and is fitted with a Bosch Gen4 motor and an integrated, removable battery. The frame also features a 1.8-inch head tube and a central kickstand mount, and the cables are internally routed.

The bike’s maximum permissible weight is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 24 kg. It is suitable for riders between 170 cm and 180 cm in height. The braking system consists of Shimano XT BR-M8120 4-piston brakes, both front and rear, each with 203 mm brake discs (RT-MT800 CL at the front and RT-EM800 CL at the rear). The drivetrain features the SRAM GX Eagle system with 12 speeds, complemented by a SRAM GX Eagle Single Click shifter.

Suspension is provided by a FOX 36 Performance Elite Air fork with 150 mm of travel and a FOX Float EVOL eRIDE trunnion shock, also offering 150 mm of travel. Both components offer various modes for adjusting the damping to suit different riding conditions. The bike is also fitted with a pre-installed cable for a front light and an integrated rear light on the Syncros mudguard.

Power is delivered via a SRAM X1 1000 crankset with a length of 165 mm and a SRAM XG1275 cassette with a gear ratio of 10-52T. The handlebars are Syncros Hixon 1.5 Rise aluminium bars, 760 mm wide with a 20 mm rise, whilst the stem is a Syncros AM1.5 model made from 7050 aluminium.

The wheelsets consist of Syncros MD30 rims, which are tubeless-ready and fitted with Maxxis Rekon tyres in size 29x2.6 inches. The hubs are from Formula (CL-811 at the front and ECT-1481 at the rear). The saddle is a Syncros Capilano model and the seatpost is an adjustable FOX Transfer Dropper Post with a travel of 150 mm.

The bike’s motor is the Bosch Performance CX, which provides assistance up to a speed of 25 km/h within the EU. Power is supplied by a PowerTube battery with a capacity of 750 Wh, which is charged using a 4A charger. The display is the Bosch LED Remote & Kiox 300.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 441 mm, a stack of 631 mm, a seat tube length of 441 mm and a top tube length of 594 mm. The head tube angle is 65 degrees and the seat tube angle is 76 degrees. Other dimensions include a head tube length of 125 mm, a chainstay length of 465 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 30 mm, a fork offset of 44 mm, a top tube height of 753 mm, a fork installation height of 150 mm, a crank length of 165 mm, a wheelbase of 1236 mm and a bottom bracket height of 350 mm.

The Scott Strike eRIDE 900 EVO thus offers a comprehensive range of features and advanced technology, making it a high-performance companion for demanding e-mountain bike tours.