Scott Contessa Addict RC eRIDE 15

The "Contessa Addict RC eRIDE 15" model from the "Scott" brand from 2023 is a high-quality e-road bike that is characterised by its advanced technology and well thought-out equipment. At a price of EUR 6999, it offers a wide range of features that will appeal to ambitious amateur riders and professionals alike.

The frame of the bike is made of Addict eRIDE Disc HMX material and has an endurance geometry. This ensures optimum power transmission and riding stability. The frame has fully internal cable routing and is Range Booster Ready, which makes it possible to increase the range. The permissible total weight of the bike is 120 kg, while its own weight is 11 kg.

The hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano (model BR-R7170) at the front and rear ensure reliable braking performance. The brake discs are 160 mm in diameter both at the front (Shimano SM-RT800 CL) and at the rear (Shimano SM-RT76 6B).

The bike's gears are equipped with the Shimano 105 Di2 RD-R7150 system and offer 24 gears. The electronic shift levers (Shimano 105 Di2 ST-R7170) enable precise and fast gear changes. The front derailleur is also a Shimano 105 DI2 FD-R7150 model.

The fork of the Contessa Addict RC eRIDE 15 is made of Addict eRIDE HMX material with a flatmount disc and an eccentric carbon steerer. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-RS500-PB, while the crankset consists of a Shimano 105 FC-R7100 Hollowtech II with a 50x34 T configuration. The sprocket is a Shimano CS-R7100 with an 11-34 T gradation, and the drive is provided by a Shimano 105 CN-M6100-12 chain.

The handlebar is a Syncros Creston 2.0 Compact made of aluminium, combined with a Syncros RR iC stem with a length of 110 mm. The headset is a Syncros Addict RC Integrated model.

The wheelset consists of Syncros Capital 2.0 25e Disc wheels, with a front wheel configuration of 24 spokes and a rear wheel configuration of 32 spokes. The tyres are Schwalbe ONE Race-Guard Fold models in size 700x30C.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0, mounted on a Syncros Duncan 1.0 Aero seatpost. The drive is provided by a Mahle X20 motor with a maximum torque of 60 Nm, which enables a speed of up to 25 km/h (EU version) or 20 mph (US version). The battery has a capacity of 250 Wh and is charged via a Mahle charger (100-240V-4A). The Mahle One display with Bluetooth function and a dedicated smartphone app offers additional connectivity and control options.

The geometry of the frame is also well thought out: with a reach of 395 mm, a stack of 569 mm, a seat tube length of 560 mm, a top tube length of 565 mm and a head tube angle and seat tube angle of 73 degrees each, the bike offers a balanced and sporty riding position. Further dimensions are the head tube length of 155 mm, the chainstay length of 410 mm, the bottom bracket drop of 70 mm, the fork pre-bend of 45 mm, the standover height of 798 mm, the fork mounting height of 379 mm and a wheelbase of 1000 mm. The bottom bracket height is 275 mm.

The Scott Contessa Addict RC eRIDE 15 L56 is therefore a well thought-out and technically advanced e-road bike that impresses on both short and long distances.