Viewed from the side, the eRIDE looks slim and is almost indistinguishable from its motorless Addict counterpart. Scott's first e-road bike is equipped with a Mahle Ebikemotion drive. The slim battery, which is fully charged within three hours via a charging socket in the seat tube, is concealed in the down tube. The 250 watt hub motor in the rear wheel is concealed by the disc brake and the cassette and is also barely noticeable. It offers three support levels, which can be selected using the one-button control on the top tube; a light ring indicator shows the battery charge level. Its carbon frame is based on that of the Addict, but is reinforced with a few extra layers of carbon in particularly stressed areas.
Riding impression Addict eRide: Close to the non-motorised Scott Addict
The eRIDE is impressive on the scales: exactly 10.96 kilogrammes is the weight of the "Premium" model (size 56) with the Synchros Capital 1.0 carbon wheels and Dura-Ace DI2. This makes it 1,100 grams lighter than top competitors such as the S-Works Turbo Creo LS from Specialized or the Cento1 Hybrid from Wilierwhich is also equipped with the Mahle Ebikemotion drive.
On a flat road, you hardly notice the weight and the difference to a standard racer. Especially when the 250 watts power unit gently switches off its assistance from 25 kilometres per hour. Then the racer glides silently along on its 30 millimetre wide Schwalbe Pro One TLE tubeless tyres like any other road bike, can be braked safely and in a controlled manner thanks to 160 mm disc brakes from Shimano and masters every tricky riding situation with sufficient safety reserves thanks to its stable frame.
Scott Addict eRIDE: Drive and battery performance
When going uphill, the 250 watt motor pushes forwards noticeably and pleasantly quietly. Even weaker riders can conquer short, steep crests almost effortlessly, levelling out the difference in performance compared to stronger riders in the group and preventing you from having to let up. Depending on your needs and form Three support levels selectable via a switch on the top tube. The motor does not start immediately at the traffic lights, but only after a good turn of the crank. You have to get used to this.
The exciting question is, of course, how long the battery will last and how many metres in altitude can you rely on the motor assistance? We tested this with the help of our Range test bench tested. Result: With an average gradient of 10 per cent, a rider weight of 85 kilos, an average power output of 130 watts and a cadence of around 75 crank revolutions per minute, the highest assistance level of Theoretically 1,167 metres of altitude in one go can manage. In the two lower levels or with the optional battery pack with an additional 250 Wh, more metres in altitude could be achieved. In practice, of course, the number of metres in altitude varies depending on the length of the route.
Conclusion: Scott sets new standards for E-road bikes
At eleven kilos, the new Scott Addict eRide Premium cracks the Weight record in the e-racer category. No competitor is lighter. Thanks to its sleek appearance, the eRIDE looks like any other road bike. The battery, motor and electronics are beautifully integrated. The eRIDE may not turn a leisure cyclist into a mountain goat, but it does help when it comes to minimising performance deficits compared to stronger fellow cyclists. The eRIDE is also good as a pushing aid when the wind is blowing stronger from the front or when steeper climbs than expected await in unfamiliar terrain.
There is a total of four models to choose from:
- Addict eRIDE Premium 9,499 euros
- Addict eRIDE 10 6,499 euros
- Addict eRIDE 20 4,499 euros
- Contessa Addict eRIDE 10 6,499 euros
Matthias Borchers
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