Scott Axis eRIDE EVO Tour FS

The 2022 "Axis eRIDE EVO Tour FS" model from Scott is a versatile and high-performance e-bike designed for challenging tours and everyday use. Priced at 6299 EUR, it offers an impressive range of features and high-quality components.

The bike’s frame is made from an aluminium alloy and is available in sizes S to XL. The Virtual 4-link kinematic (VLK) system and 140 mm of suspension travel ensure optimum suspension and control across a variety of terrains. The frame is also fitted with an integrated Bosch battery and features internal cable routing, contributing to a tidy and elegant appearance. The maximum permissible weight is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 28 kg.

The braking system consists of Shimano BR-MT520 4-piston brakes with 203 mm rotors at the front and rear, ensuring reliable and powerful braking performance. The drivetrain is a Shimano Durable Link XT with 11 speeds, enabling precise and smooth gear changes. The shifter is a Shimano Deore Trigger SL-M8130 R, complemented by a SCOTT chainguide as the front derailleur.

Riding comfort is ensured by a FOX AWL fork with 140 mm of travel and a remote lock-out function, as well as a FOX Float eRIDE trunnion shock. The Supernova lighting system, comprising a front light (600 lumens) and a rear light, ensures good visibility in the dark. The pedals are VP VPE-506, and the crankset is from FSA (CK-745 IS GEN4 MTB 170 mm).

The bike is fitted with a Shimano CS-LG600-11 cassette (11–51T) and a KMC E11S drivetrain. The handlebars are Syncros 3.0, with a width of 720 mm, a rise of 20 mm and a backsweep of 8 degrees. The grips are Syncros lock-on grips, and the stem is a Syncros FL3.0 with a length of 60 mm.

The rims are Syncros MAXX Disc with 32 spokes, tubeless-ready, and the tyres are Schwalbe G-One Allround Performance in size 29x2.25". The hubs are Formula CL-811 at the front and Formula MSC-148S at the rear, both with Boost axles. The spokes are double-butted Sapim spokes.

The saddle is a Syncros Capilano, mounted on a Syncros FL3.0 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm. Mudguards made from Wingee aluminium profiles, an Ursus kickstand and an Axis EVO luggage rack from Racktime SnapIt 2.0 (15 kg load capacity) complete the kit.

The bike is powered by a Bosch Performance CX BES3 motor with a PowerTube battery (750 Wh) and a Kiox 300 display. The charger has a output of 4A.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 433 mm, a stack of 635 mm, a seat tube length of 411 mm, a top tube length of 579 mm, a head tube angle of 65 degrees and a seat tube angle of 77 degrees. Other dimensions include a head tube length of 120 mm, a chainstay length of 461 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 30 mm, a fork offset of 51 mm, a top tube height of 759 mm, a fork installation height of 562 mm, a crank length of 170 mm, a wheelbase of 1239 mm and a bottom bracket height of 340 mm.

The Axis eRIDE EVO Tour FS thus offers a well-thought-out combination of performance, comfort and versatility, ideal for riders between 175 cm and 185 cm in height.