Scott Contessa Active eRIDE 920

The 2022 "Contessa Active eRIDE 920" model from Scott offers an impressive combination of performance and comfort at a price of 3299 EUR. The e-bike’s frame is made from an aluminium alloy with a curved top tube and a tapered head tube (Tapered Headtube E2). The bespoke tube shaping and internal cable routing ensure a clean look and improved aerodynamics. The frame is designed for Bosch Gen4 motors and features an integrated, removable battery as well as a Boost 148x12mm rear axle. It is also fitted with a mount for a side stand and a Range Booster. The maximum permissible weight is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 24 kg.

The bike is suitable for riders between 170 cm and 180 cm in height. It is fitted with Shimano BR-MT200 disc brakes, which feature 180 mm brake discs at the front and rear (Shimano SM-RT30 CL at the front and Shimano RT-EM300 CL at the rear) to ensure reliable braking performance. Gear changes are handled by a SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed system, controlled by a SRAM SX Eagle Single Click shifter. The SR Suntour XCM34 Coil fork, with 120 mm of travel and a remote lockout, ensures a comfortable ride even on uneven terrain.

The Bosch Light Cable is pre-installed for lighting, making it easy to fit front and rear lights. The crankset is from FSA (model CK-220) with a length of 165 mm, whilst the cassette is an SRAM PG1210 with a gear ratio of 11-50T. The handlebars are a Syncros 3.0 model, 720 mm wide, with a 12 mm rise and a 9-degree backsweep. The Syncros Women Comfort lock-on grips provide additional comfort.

The stem is also by Syncros (model 3.0) with a 7-degree angle. The headset is a semi-integrated Syncros OE model. The rims are Syncros MD30, tubeless-ready, with a width of 30 mm. The tyres are Kenda Booster 29x2.6" with 30 TPI; the hubs are by Formula (CL-811 at the front and CL-148S at the rear), and the spokes are made of black stainless steel.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 V-Concept model, mounted on a Syncros 3.0 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm. The e-bike is powered by a Bosch Performance CX motor, which is powered by a PowerTube battery with a capacity of 625 Wh. The Bosch Purion display offers a user-friendly interface for controlling the drive system. The charger has an output of 2A.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 416 mm, a stack of 642 mm, a seat tube length of 440 mm and a top tube length of 600 mm. The head tube angle is 67 degrees, the seat tube angle is 74 degrees and the head tube length is 120 mm. The chainstay length is 480 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 57 mm and the fork offset is 42 mm. The top tube height is 771 mm, the fork installation height is 530 mm, the crank length is 165 mm and the wheelbase is 1186 mm in total. The bottom bracket height is 320 mm.

The packaging dimensions are 27 mm wide, 87 mm high and 170 mm long, with a gross weight of just 30 g. Overall, the Scott Contessa Active eRIDE 920 offers a balanced blend of performance, comfort and versatility, ideal for female riders looking for a reliable and high-performance e-mountain bike.