Scott Contessa Patron eRIDE 900

The "Contessa Patron eRIDE 900" model from Scott, released in 2022, impresses with a wide range of technical specifications and high-quality features. Priced at EUR 7,999, this e-mountain bike offers a combination of advanced technology and well-thought-out design.

The bike’s frame consists of a carbon main frame combined with an alloy SST-CST-Link structure. The Virtual 4 Link Kinematic (VLK) system ensures efficient suspension with 29x2.6-inch wheels and a Boost standard of 148x12mm. The frame incorporates a removable battery and is designed for the Bosch Gen4 motor. With a maximum permissible weight of 128 kg and a kerb weight of 24 kg, the bike is robust yet light enough for challenging trails.

The Contessa Patron eRIDE 900 is suitable for female riders between 180 cm and 190 cm in height. The braking system consists of Shimano XT BR-M8120 4-piston brakes, fitted with 203 mm Shimano RT-MT800 and RT-EM800 brake discs at the front and rear respectively, ensuring excellent braking performance. The drivetrain features a Shimano XT 12-speed system with a Shimano SL-M8100 shifter and a Shimano CS-M8100 cassette (10–51T).

Suspension is provided by a FOX 38 Performance Elite Air fork with 160 mm of travel and a FOX NUDE T eRIDE EVOL rear shock, which also offers 160 mm of travel. Both components offer various adjustment modes such as Lockout, Traction Control and Descend to adapt to different terrain conditions.

For lighting, the bike is fitted with a pre-installed Bosch Light Cable for front and rear lights. The drivetrain consists of an FSA CK-745 crankset with a 34T chainring configuration and a Shimano CN-M8100 drivetrain. The handlebars are Syncros Hixon 1.5 made from 7050D alloy.B., which has a width of 760 mm, a rise of 12 mm and a backsweep of 9 degrees. The stem is also by Syncros and has a length of 60 mm with a 4-degree angle.

The wheelset consists of Syncros MD30 rims, which are tubeless-ready, and Maxxis Dissector tyres (29x2.6 inches), renowned for their high traction and durability. The hubs are from Formula, with a CL-811 at the front and an ECT-1481 at the rear.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 1.5 V-Concept, mounted on a FOX Transfer Dropper Post seatpost, which offers different adjustment heights depending on frame size (S, M & L). Mudguards are also integrated, including the Syncros Trail 2 Fender System.

Power is provided by a Bosch Performance CX motor, which is limited to 25 km/h in the EU. The battery has a capacity of 750 Wh, providing sufficient power for long rides, and is controlled via a Bosch LED Remote and Kiox 300 display.

With a reach of 474 mm, a stack of 651 mm and other well-thought-out geometric details such as a head tube angle of 65 degrees and a seat tube angle of 77 degrees, the Contessa Patron eRIDE 900 offers a balanced and comfortable riding position.

In summary, the Scott Contessa Patron eRIDE 900 offers a comprehensive package of high-quality components and innovative technologies, specifically tailored to the needs of discerning female riders.