Scott Patron eRIDE 900

The 2022 "Patron eRIDE 900" model from Scott is a high-quality e-mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and first-class specifications. The price for this model is 7,999 EUR. The frame consists of a carbon main frame and an aluminium SST-CST junction, resulting in a robust yet lightweight construction. The bike utilises Virtual 4 Link Kinematic (VLK) technology and offers 160 mm of suspension travel, ensuring excellent suspension performance. The frame is also fitted with a Bosch Gen4 motor and an integrated, removable battery with a capacity of 750 Wh. The maximum permissible weight is 128 kg, whilst the bike’s kerb weight is 24 kg.

The Patron eRIDE 900 is suitable for riders between 180 cm and 190 cm in height. It features powerful Shimano XT BR-M8120 four-piston brakes with 203 mm brake discs at the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance. The drivetrain is a 12-speed Shimano XT system, controlled via the Shimano SL-M8100 shift lever.

Front suspension is provided by a FOX 38 Perf. Elite Air fork with eMTB+ technology, offering 160 mm of travel and featuring various adjustment options such as low-speed damping and lockout. The rear shock is a FOX NUDE T eRIDE EVOL with SCOTT custom settings, which also offers several modes, including lockout, traction control and downhill.

The bike comes pre-fitted with a Bosch Light Cable for front and rear lights. The crankset consists of an FSA CK-745 with a length of 165 mm and a 34T chainring. The cassette is a Shimano CS-M8100 with a gear range of 10–51T, and the drivetrain is driven by a Shimano CN-M8100 chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Hixon 1.5 made from 7050D.B. aluminium, with a width of 780 mm, a rise of 12 mm and a backsweep of 9 degrees. The grips are Syncros Pro Lock-On grips, and the stem is a Syncros AM1.5 made from 7050 aluminium, with a length of 60 mm and an angle of 4 degrees.

The rims are Syncros MD30s with 32 spokes and a width of 30 mm, tubeless-ready. The tyres are Maxxis Dissector 29x2.6", also tubeless-ready and fitted with EXO+ protection. The hubs are by Formula: the front is a CL-811 with 15x110 mm, and the rear is an ECT-1481 with Boost 148x12 mm.

The saddle is a Syncros Tofino 1.5 Regular with titanium rails, and the seatpost is a FOX Transfer Dropper Post with variable length depending on frame size. Mudguards are also fitted, including the Syncros Trail 2 Fender for the fork and the Syncros eRIDE integrated light mudguard.

Power is provided by a Bosch Performance CX motor, which assists up to 25 km/h within the EU. The display is a Bosch LED Remote & Kiox 300. The charger has an output of 4A.

The bike’s geometry offers a balanced riding position with a reach of 474 mm, a stack of 651 mm, a seat tube length of 470 mm and a top tube length of 626 mm. The head tube angle is 65 degrees, the seat tube angle 77 degrees, the head tube length 135 mm, the chainstay length 454 mm and the bottom bracket drop 30 mm. The wheelbase measures 1264 mm in total and the bottom bracket height is 347 mm.

Overall, the Scott Patron eRIDE 900 offers an impressive combination of performance, comfort and technology, ideal for discerning e-mountain bike riders.