A hidden shock and a handlebar/stem unit with cable integration in the cockpit - with the new Scott Patron eRide, the latest development approach from the Swiss company is also finding its way into the e-segment. The new Scott Spark drove the trend towards system integration in the middle of the year. The E-MTB newcomer Scott Patron eRide comes with an integrated shock, the new Bosch system and 160 millimetres of suspension travel.
The Patron's range of use is aimed between the existing Genius eRide (Trail/All Mountain) and Ransom eRide (Enduro) models. Scott's latest addition should be able to cope with pedalling-intensive tours in the Alps as well as rough enduro terrain. The prices are between 5999 and 10999 euros.
The facts about the new Scott Patron eRide
- Bosch Performance CX Smart System
- Powertube battery with 750 watt hours
- Wheel size: 29-inch
- 160 millimetres spring travel
- Carbon main frame, aluminium rear triangle, aluminium entry-level models
- Seven models between 5999 and 10999 euros
The shock integration on the Scott Patron eRide
At the heart of the Patron is the completely new carbon frame with aluminium rear triangle. The special feature: The shock is no longer visible in the frame triangle, but disappears into the top tube. Contrary to what the rather slim frame construction would suggest, the rear triangle squeezes a whopping 160 millimetres of travel out of the shock.
The drive of the new Scott e-bike
For drive assistance, Scott relies on the maximum 85 Newton metres of torque of the new smart system from Bosch. Accordingly, the new battery with 750 watt hours of battery capacity is also located in the down tube. Although the energy source provides 20 per cent more trail fun than the old battery with only 625 watt hours, the engineers are faced with a new challenge when designing the frame: How does the huge battery fit into the small down tube on a size S bike? Some manufacturers are doing away with S bikes altogether in their model ranges due to the limited space available. Scott, on the other hand, positions the motor of the Patron E-MTB upright in the bottom bracket area. This creates space at the lower end of the down tube and enables a design in which the battery is pulled downwards out of the frame.
Scott Patron eRide: Integration on all channels
The dropper post, drivetrain, brakes, display, remote and lockout levers - all of these components are controlled via cables or wires and can cause a tangled mess of cables in front of the control centre. On the Scott Patron eRide, the Syncros Hixon iC SL keeps this in check. All cables run along the carbon handlebar/stem unit through the headset directly into the frame.
The geometry of the new Scott E-MTB
The steering angle is moderately slack at 65 degrees. This is a value that suits a racy all-mountain bike and should ensure lively handling. At 468 millimetres for size L, the reach is in the modern average range. At 454 millimetres, the chainstays are shorter than on the Ransom and Genius eRide, but remain moderately long. This should give the bike good climbing capabilities and a smooth ride. There is a choice of S, M, L and XL frame sizes.
Models and prices: Scott Patron eRide
The new Scott Patron eRide is available in two Contessa women's models and five equipment variants for men. The prices range from 5999 euros to 10999 euros. The two affordable versions are based on an aluminium frame, while the more expensive models combine the carbon main frame with an aluminium rear triangle.
Max Fuchs
Editor
