Scott Patron eRIDE 900 Ultimate

The 2022 "Patron eRIDE 900 Ultimate" model from Scott is a state-of-the-art e-mountain bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 11,999 EUR, it belongs to the premium class in the e-bike segment. The bike’s frame consists of a carbon main frame and an SST/aluminium CST link, which is equipped with Virtual 4 Link Kinematic (VLK) technology. This design allows for 160 mm of travel and, thanks to the Boost 148x12 mm UDH axle, offers high stability and stiffness. The frame incorporates a removable Bosch Gen4 battery with a capacity of 750 Wh, making it suitable for long rides. The bike’s total weight is 23 kg, and the maximum rider weight is 128 kg.

The Patron eRIDE 900 Ultimate is designed for riders between 180 cm and 190 cm in height. The braking system consists of Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston disc brakes, fitted with 203 mm brake discs at the front and rear. Gear changes are controlled via the SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS wireless electronic gear system with 12 speeds and an Eagle AXS Rocker Controller as the shift lever. The fork is a FOX 38 Float Factory Air with Kashima coating and eMTB+ technology, offering 160 mm of travel. The rear shock is a FOX NUDE T eRIDE EVOL Kashima, also featuring a trunnion mount and SCOTT-specific tuning, which enables three modes (Lockout, Traction Control and Descend).

The bike features integrated lighting with pre-installed Bosch Light Cables for the front and rear lights. The crankset is an ethirteen espec Race Carbon with a length of 165 mm and a 34T chainring. The cassette is an SRAM XG1299 with a 10–52-tooth range. The handlebars are Syncros Hixon iC SL, which offer an integrated cockpit and come in various sizes with different angles and lengths. The grips are Syncros Pro lock-on grips, and the headset is an Acros 1.8" ZS66 OD74 with integrated cable routing.

The tyres are Maxxis Dissector 29x2.6" with EXO+ protection, Tubeless-Ready technology and a 3C Maxx Terra rubber compound. The wheelset consists of DT Swiss HXC1501 CL carbon rims, which are also Tubeless-Ready. The saddle is a Syncros Tofino 1.0 Regular with carbon rails, whilst the seatpost is a FOX Transfer Factory Dropper Post with Kashima coating, offering different drop heights depending on frame size.

Power is provided by a Bosch Performance CX motor, which is limited to a speed of 25 km/h in the EU. The display is a Bosch LED Remote & Kiox 300, which provides comprehensive ride information. A 4A charger is also included.

The frame geometry comprises 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 is 77 degrees and the head tube length measures 135 mm. Other dimensions include a chainstay length of 454 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 30 mm, a fork offset of 42 mm, a standover height of 766 mm, a fork installation height of 567 mm, a crank length of 165 mm and a wheelbase of 1264 mm with a bottom bracket height of 347 mm.

In summary, the Scott Patron eRIDE 900 Ultimate offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, high-quality components and well-thought-out geometry, making it an outstanding e-mountain bike for discerning riders.