A chip in the rear triangle of the Scott eGenius allows the geometry to be adapted for 29" wheels. With the massive down tube, it looks like a lowered race car - and the impression is not deceptive: the bottom bracket is lower than on any other bike in the comparison. Since Scott still uses a 175 mm long crank, the E-Genius was severely limited on our test track uphill. Permanent crank bob on the singletrack spoilt the otherwise balanced overall impression. Even with the geo set to 29", this didn't improve and cost a lot of points in the uphill classification. Too bad, because the bike is a safe bet on the downhills. Due to the massive battery down tube, it is not really agile, but it rides safely and has very good traction thanks to the top suspension. The stable tyres also pay off twice over with great traction and high puncture resistance.
Test summary of the Scott eGenius 700 Tuned
The overall balanced Scott eGenius suffers from the combination of a very low bottom bracket and (too) long cranks on the climbs. Downhill it is very balanced and safe.
Scott eGenius 700 Tuned / 27.5" / model year 2018
Reach height 1312 hm
Time / 500 hm4
20.0 min.
Price 7,199 Euro
Drive
Engine Shimano Steps
Maximum torque 170 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² / price Replacement battery Shimano, 500 Wh / 2974 grams / 699 euros
Circuit Shimano XT Di2 (11-speed)
Translation (v. / h.) 34; 11-46
Display / Size Shimano / 21 x 38 mm
Equipment
Fork / damper Fox36 Float Factory / Nude DPS Evol
Spring travel (f. / h.) 150 mm / 140 mm
Telescopic support Fox Transfer, 125 mm
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Shimano Zee / 203 mm / 203 mm
Impellers DT Swiss H 1825
Wheel size 27,5''
Tyres Maxxis Minion DHF / DHR 3C DD 2.8
Measured values²
Sizes / frame material S / M / L / XL / Aluminium
Weight 23.2 kg
Centre of gravity height 498 mm
Handlebar width 740 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 175 mm / 180 mm
Reach / Stack 433 mm / 632 mm
EMTB judgement VERY GOOD
Manufacturer information
²Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers, the results of the reach measurement and the laboratory tests. The EMTB judgement is independent of price.
4
Average value from the reach height test over the entire distance.
EMTB judgements: super (from 350 points), very good (from 315 points), good (from 280 points), satisfactory (from 245 points), with weaknesses (from 210 points), below insufficient.
