Scott Strike eRIDE 900 Premium Bike

The 2021 "Strike eRIDE 900 Premium Bike" from Scott is a high-quality e-mountain bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 6,799 EUR, this model offers a wide range of advanced technical features and robust specifications.

The bike’s frame consists of a carbon main frame and an aluminium swingarm, ensuring an optimal combination of lightness and stability. The Virtual 4 Link Kinematic (VLK) system enables precise suspension performance with 140 mm of travel. The frame is compatible with both 27.5” and 29” wheels and features a Geo-Adjust function as well as Boost 148x12 mm axles. The integrated Bosch Gen4 motor and DT battery are seamlessly incorporated into the design, ensuring a clean look and optimal weight distribution. The bike’s total weight is 22 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano XT BR-M8120 4-piston brakes with a 203 mm front rotor (Shimano SM-RT64 CL) and a 203 mm rear rotor (Shimano RT-EM600 CL). The drivetrain consists of a Shimano XT 12-speed system with Shimano SL-M8100 shift levers, which enable precise and reliable gear selection.

Suspension is provided by a FOX 34 Float Performance Elite Air fork with 140 mm of travel and a FOX Float EVOL Performance Trunnion shock, also with 140 mm of travel. Both components offer various adjustment options to adapt the suspension to different riding conditions.

The crankset is an FSA CK-745 with a length of 165 mm and a 34-tooth chainring. The cassette is a Shimano CS-M8100 with a 10–51-tooth range, offering a wide variety of gear ratios. The drivetrain is completed by a Shimano CN-M8100 chain.

The cockpit consists of a Syncros Hixon 1.5 Rise handlebar made from Alloy 2014D.B., with a 20 mm rise and a width of 760 mm, as well as Syncros Comfort Lock-on grips. The stem is a Syncros FL1.5 made from 2014 Alloy, featuring an L-shaped spacer and top cap, a 31.8 mm clamp and a 6° angle.

The wheels feature Syncros X-30S rims, 30 mm wide and featuring Tubeless Ready technology, fitted with Maxxis Rekon tyres in size 29x2.6", which are also tubeless-compatible. The hubs are by Formula: front (VR): Formula CL-811 (15x110 mm) and rear (HR): Formula ECT-148M (Boost 148x12 mm), connected by black stainless steel spokes.

The saddle is a Syncros ER1.5 with CRMO rails, mounted on a FOX Transfer Dropper Post seatpost, the travel of which varies depending on frame size (S: 100 mm, M: 125 mm, L: 150 mm, XL: 175 mm). The bike is also fitted with Syncros Trail Fender mudguards.

Power is provided by a Bosch Performance CX motor, which is limited to a maximum speed of 25 km/h in the EU. The integrated PowerTube battery has a capacity of 625 Wh and is controlled via the Bosch Kiox display.

In summary, the Scott Strike eRIDE 900 Premium bike offers first-class features and well-thought-out technical details, making it an excellent companion for challenging mountain bike tours.