Scott Sub Cross eRIDE 20 EQ Unisex

The "Sub Cross eRIDE 20 EQ Unisex" model from Scott, released in 2022, is a versatile e-bike that is ideal for a range of uses. Priced at 3099 EUR, it offers a solid specification and high-quality components.

The bike’s frame is made from Sub eRIDE 6061 alloy and is designed to carry a maximum load of 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 27 kg. This model is particularly suitable for people between 150 cm and 160 cm tall, making it a good fit for shorter riders.

The brakes and brake levers are by Shimano – specifically the BR-M200 Disc model – which ensures reliable and effective braking performance. The gear system is a Shimano Alivio 3100 9-speed, which, together with the corresponding shift levers, allows for precise gear selection. In total, the rider has 9 gears at their disposal.

The bike’s fork is a SUNTOUR SF14-NEX-E25 DS QR 700C STEEL TAPERED with 63 mm of travel, which provides additional comfort on uneven terrain. The pedals are VPE-506, and the crankset is a Miranda with a length of 172.5 mm. The cassette is a Shimano CS HG400 with a range of 11–36.

Power is transmitted via a KMC E9s NPBK chain. The handlebars are Syncros UC3.0, 680 mm wide, with a 12 mm rise and a 15-degree backsweep. The stem is also by Syncros and is adjustable, whilst the GW headset is semi-integrated.

The bike features Cross X17 Disc rims with Schwalbe Smart Sam tyres in size 29x2.25. The front hub is a Shimano FHRM35BZBL5 32H QR CL and the rear hub is a Shimano FHMT200B 32H QR CL, both with black spokes (14G at the front, 13G at the rear).

The saddle is a Syncros Capilano and the seatpost is a Syncros 3.0 measuring 31.6 mm x 350 mm. The mudguards are by Curana, extra-wide and extruded, and the kickstand is an Ursus Mooi Central. For added comfort and functionality, there is a Racktime luggage rack with a SnapIt 2.0 spring clip.

At the heart of the e-bike is the Bosch Performance CX motor, paired with a 500Wh PowerTube battery and a Purion display for easy operation. The charger has a output of 2A.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 392 mm, a stack of 644 mm, a seat tube length of 440 mm and a top tube length of 595 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees, and the seat tube angle is 73 degrees. Other dimensions include a head tube length of 170 mm, a chainstay length of 505 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 70 mm, a fork offset of 42 mm, a fork offset of 499 mm and a fork installation height of 458 mm. The crank length is 172 mm and the wheelbase measures 1151 mm with a bottom bracket height of 304 mm.

The model is supplied in packaging measuring 25 mm wide, 131 mm high and 194 mm long, and has a gross weight of just 33 g.

Overall, the Scott Sub Cross eRIDE 20 EQ Unisex XS offers a balanced combination of comfort, performance and versatility, ideal for everyday use as well as longer rides.