Scott Sweep: What the editorial team says
The new Sweep is a surprisingly affordable and no-nonsense everyday e-bike, and the Sweep 10 model in particular looks the part. Tried-and-tested technology and an affordable price, combined with the option to go on longer rides thanks to the range extender, could make this bike a bestseller. - Adrian Kaether, Test & Technology Editor
When you hear ‘Scott’, you think of steep price tags, carbon frames and racing ambitions. At first glance, the new Sweep doesn’t quite fit the bill – and that’s exactly what makes it interesting. For just €2,499 or €2,599, Scott is aiming to make an impression with a stylish, everyday-ready urban e-bike that’s explicitly aimed at commuters and city cyclists. E-bikes from traditional specialist brands usually start at around 3,000 euros.
Bosch’s new Hub Line in practical use
The bike’s technical core certainly plays a part in making this low price possible: The new Bosch Hub Line is the first hub motor from the Swabian drive specialist. With 45 Nm of torque and a peak power output of 400 watts, it delivers solid, if not spectacular, performance – but that’s not the intention anyway. Instead, the Hub Line is designed to operate reliably and offer an entry point into the Bosch ecosystem, with a wide range of battery options, displays and a good app, all at a fair price.
The concept should work well for everyday city life: with a hub motor, the drive load from the e-bike system isn’t transferred via a belt or chain, which helps to preserve the wear parts. Thanks to the relatively lightweight drive system and compact battery, the bike’s weight remains manageable, without manufacturers having to resort to expensive options such as lightweight components or carbon frames.
Removable 360 Wh battery
The integrated Bosch PowerTube with a capacity of 360 Wh can be easily removed from the frame and conveniently taken home or to the office. This isn’t a given with lightweight e-bikes and is a compelling practical advantage, particularly for anyone without a bike storage room or charging facilities at their parking spot. Anyone who needs even more range can opt for the Bosch PowerMore 250 Wh range extender (reviewed here) which extends the system’s capacity to up to 610 Wh. This should then make even long rides possible.
Three models, one platform
Scott builds the Sweep range around a common aluminium frame, which is designed to support a system weight of 130 kg and is available in three versions:
Sweep 10 (2,599 euros): The sportiest version, featuring a rigid fork, agile geometry and a sporty handlebar-stem set from Syncros. Gear changes are handled by a Shimano Cues 4000 9-speed groupset, and the bike rolls on fast Schwalbe Super Moto tyres, 50 millimetres wide. The lights are by Busch & Müller. Instead of a traditional luggage rack, there are side mounts with a load capacity of 8 kg – enough, at any rate, to attach two small panniers. This means commuters don’t necessarily have to rely on a rucksack.
Sweep 20 (2,499 euros): A more relaxed riding position thanks to the adjustable stem, plus a suspension fork with 75 mm of travel for uneven city roads. However, given the price, comfort, durability and responsiveness are likely to be on the lower end of the scale. The integrated SP-Connect mount for smartphone navigation is a nice touch. Here, too, the bike features a 9-speed drivetrain with Shimano Cues 4000. A Racktime luggage rack with Snapit 2.0 compatibility and a load capacity of up to 25 kg rounds off the package. The Sweep 20 Wave (€2,499) is equipped in the same way as the Sweep 20, but features a low step-through frame.
Features: Not a budget package, but a solid standard
Mudguards, lights, a kickstand and luggage solutions are all included as standard. That might sound obvious, but it isn’t always the case at this price point. Additional mounting points for accessories offer scope for personalised upgrades. The tyre width is 50 millimetres across the board – a good compromise between lightweight construction and comfort, and significantly wider than on many minimalist city e-bikes.
The Scott Sweep: Technical Specifications at a Glance
| Sweep 10 | €2,599 | Aluminium, Diamond | Fixed fork | Side support, 8 kg | 22 kg |
| Sweep 20 | €2,499 | Aluminium, Diamond | 75 mm suspension fork | Racktime 25 kg | 24.6 kg |
| Sweep 20 Wave | €2,499 | Aluminium, step-through | 75 mm suspension fork | Racktime 25 kg | 24.7 kg |
Adrian Kaether
Editor