"Play the Mountains" - that's the motto of BMC's brand new brand. From now on, the Swiss company will be presenting bikes for maximum riding fun under the name Scor. Including: the 4060 Z with Shimano EP8 motor, 29-inch wheels and 150 or 170 millimetres of suspension travel.
The last downhill-oriented bike from BMC dates back to 2014, when the 140-millimetre fully was called the Trailfox. Since then, the Swiss company has only announced new products in the race segment and the Speedfox AMP also marks the end of the line for e-mountainbikes at 140 millimetres. Until now, there has been a gap at BMC in the higher travel regions. Strictly speaking, this gap will continue to exist.
BMC continues to stand for racing
Instead of simply replenishing the BMC range with longer-travel models, the Swiss company founded a new brand. From now on, all new fun and downhill-orientated mountain bike models with suspension travel of 140 millimetres or more will run under the name Scor. The BMC name thus remains true to its image and continues to stand only for sporty mountain bikes and racing bikes.
Scor 4060 Z: two models, one frame platform
The basic model - the 4060 Z LT - relies on a full carbon frame with 160 millimetres of travel at the rear and up to 170 millimetres at the front. Standardised 29-inch wheels rotate around the axles. In order to achieve the lowest possible centre of gravity for greater riding stability, the developers have positioned the shock low in the main frame.
Scor also offers the 4060 in an ST version for all customers who can manage with less suspension travel. The frame remains the same. To shorten the rear travel from 160 to 140 millimetres, the engineers use a shorter shock. If you want to convert an LT model on your own, all you have to do is flip the flipchip on the rear triangle and you can then fit a shorter rear shock yourself.
The steering angle can also be adjusted to less travel with the help of an oval bearing shell. If the shell is rotated by 180 degrees, the steering angle with a 150 millimetre fork is only 64.5 degrees. From this perspective, the 4060-Z platform contains two different bikes. The ST and LT models are each available in two equipment variants for 6699 and 8799 euros.
The key data for the Scor 4060 Z
- Motor: Shimano EP8
- Darfon battery with 720 watt hours
- Wheel size: 29-inch
- Full carbon frame
- Two model variants with 140 or 160 millimetres of suspension travel
- Four models from 6699 euros
The motor as a means to an end
Climbing abilities play a subordinate role on the Scor 4060 Z. Shimano's EP8 motor and the Darfon battery with 720 watt hours are only intended to make it easier for the rider to get to the next trail entrance. On the downhill, the newcomer should provide uncompromising riding pleasure.
The geometry of the Scor 4060 Z
The very slack head angle (63.8 degrees) paired with a long reach (485 millimetres, size L on the LT model) give a clear direction: fast downhill. What really stands out, however, are the chainstays, which are very short by E-MTB standards. At just 433 millimetres, the Scor 4060 Z should love manuals and fast cornering.
Scor 4060 Z: Models, equipment and prices
Both models, the Scor 4060 Z LT and 4060 Z ST, come in two equipment variants for 6699 and 8799 euros respectively. As indicated in the respective model names, the manufacturer equips the cheaper models with Shimano SLX components. The suspension comes from Rockshox. The more expensive bikes rely on Shimano components from the XT range. The suspension elements here come from Fox's Factory series.
Max Fuchs
Editor
