Test: With the Strike eRide 910, Scott's E-MTB product range has been expanded to include another model that ranges between the Genius eRide and the Spark eRide in terms of travel. The Scott Strike eRide 910 offers its rider more comfort and is designed more for touring than the two more sporty models. There is 140mm of spring travel here, i.e. 10mm less than the Genius eRide, which already roughly indicates its area of application. In the test, over the rather mild winter, we tested the Strike eRide for its trail suitability - even in adverse conditions.
At the moment, the corona virus is determining everyday life in many places and especially the media. We can already promise you here in the test report that from here on there will be no further lines about this one, but solely the Scott Strike eRide 910 will be in focus. And anyway: cycling strengthens the immune system and exercise in the fresh air is allowed. So we got on our bikes because we wanted to find out whether the new touring E-MTB, in addition to the high level of comfort that Scott promises, can also impress with tougher use and is therefore suitable for a wide audience. During the test in the winter months, our focus was not least on the use in poor conditions on the trails - i.e. snow, ice and mud. Here, however, the mild winter thwarted our plans, but on a few days we found more or less perfect test conditions with snow-covered trails. Here the E-MTB also lures the comfortable bike park enthusiast or leisurely trail connoisseur out of the living room and ensures that they can have fun on the trails even in the wet and cold months. 
Variety of variants and the most important information compact
The Scott Strike is not entirely new at Scott, as the Swiss company presented the eponymous ancestor back in 2000, which can be considered one of the pioneers of today's carbon fullies. Only the old hands of the bike scene will remember this bike, with one of the lightest carbon fiber frame constructions of its time. In contrast to that time, however, the Strike eRide, as the name suggests, is equipped with a powerful Bosch e-drive, comes with either 29 inch or 650b slippers and has an absolutely contemporary, comfortable geometry. Visually, it fits seamlessly into the Swiss eRide range and impresses with its elegant lines - the developers did a great job here. The Scott Strike eRide is available in six different variants, with the two Strike eRide 940 variants only differing in terms of color. These six variants are available in four sizes from S to XL and are priced between €3999 and €6799. In addition, the Swiss offer two Contessa variants that were specially developed for women - but there are only 3 sizes: S, M and L - for the complete Contessa LineUp at Scott for 2020, click here Read. Nice that Scott covers such a broad spectrum here.
Loom: Strike eRide carbon/alloy frame
Motor&Battery: Bosch Performance CX, 625Wh power tube
Fork: Fox 34 Float Performance Elite
Mute: Fox Float Evol Performance
Dropper post: Fox Transfer
Circuit: Sram NX Eagle 12-speed
Weight: approx. 23kg (manufacturer information)
Price: € 6.799
Loom: Strike eRide aluminum frame
Motor&Battery: Bosch Performance CX, 625Wh power tube
Fork: Fox 34 Rhythm Air
Mute: Fox Float Evol Performance
Dropper post: Fox Transfer
Circuit: Sram NX Eagle
Weight: 23,27kg (reweighed)
Price: € 5.599
Loom: Strike eRide aluminum frame
Motor&Battery: Bosch Performance CX, 625Wh power tube
Fork: Marzocchi Z2 Air
Mute: Fox Float Evol Performance
Dropper post: Syncros Duncan
Circuit: Sram SX Eagle
Weight: 23,1kg (manufacturer information)
Price: € 4.999
Loom: Strike eRide aluminum frame
Motor&Battery: Bosch Performance CX, 625Wh power tube
Fork: Marzocchi Z2 Air
Mute: X Fusion Nude
Dropper post: Syncros Duncan
Circuit: Sram SX Eagle
Weight: 23,3kg
Price: € 4.499
Loom: Strike eRide aluminum frame
Motor&Battery: Bosch Performance CX, 500Wh power tube
Fork: Rock Shox Recon RL Solo Air
Mute: X Fusion Nude
Dropper post: Syncros Duncan
Circuit: Sram SX Eagle
Weight: 22,95kg
Price: € 3.999
Loom: Strike eRide aluminum frame
Motor&Battery: Bosch Performance CX, 625Wh power tube
Fork: Marzocchi Z2 Solo Air
Mute: Fox Float Evol
Dropper post: Syncros Duncan
Circuit: Sram SX Eagle
Weight: 22,65kg
Price: € 4.999
Loom: Strike eRide aluminum frame
Motor&Battery: Bosch Performance CX, 500Wh power tube
Fork: Rock Shoc Recon Solo Air
Mute: X Fusion Nude
Dropper post: Syncros Duncan
Circuit: Sram SX Eagle
Weight: 23,05kg (manufacturer information)
Price: € 3.999
Frame and details of the Scott Strike 910
The Scott Strike eRide 910 has a clean look, as all cables run internally, the battery is elegantly integrated into the down tube and the color choice fell on dark green with light accents. The aluminum frame is appealing at first glance and, as is typical for Scott, has some clever detailed solutions ready. In addition to the Twinlock suspension system, the new Strike has a side stand mount and pre-assembled cables for possible lighting and optimal suitability for everyday use. Provision has also been made for the assembly of a luggage rack - go to accessories from Syncros Read. The patented speed sensor on the rear brake disc, which does not require a magnet on the spokes, should also be mentioned.
The heart of the Scott Strike eRide 910 - the Bosch Performance CX
As with the Genius eRide, the new Strike eRide is the Bosch Performance CX installed in the fourth generation. This is fully integrated into the frame - between the crank arms - and is protected from below by the so-called Impact Damper. This specially designed skid plate is reinforced to withstand major impacts, covered in rubber to muffle noise and also features vents to improve airflow to the drive unit. The Bosch motor delivers 75 Nm torque and, thanks to modern technology and a magnesium housing, weighs just 2,9 kg, which roughly corresponds to that of the Shimano Steps E8000 that is installed in the Spark eRide. The motor is operated by the Bosch Purion Display, which shows the support level, charge level, range and speed. Unfortunately, the high-quality Kiox display is reserved for the Strike eRide 900 Premium.
Decent range thanks to the Bosch PowerTube
The provides the necessary range Bosch PowerTube battery with 625 Wh, which is fully integrated into the down tube. Here, the Scott engineers rely on their eRide Power Shell battery housing made of carbon, which among other things ensures that the cables are routed properly. The PowerTube battery, which can be removed without tools, is secured with a lock on the right in the head tube area. The battery is charged via the magnetic charging socket opposite the lock and the charging time for a full charge is around 4-4,5 hours.
For even more range, a range booster attachment can be mounted on the Strike eRide 910 instead of a bottle holder. A standard Bosch battery with 500 Wh can also be installed and a battery capacity of 1125 Wh can be generated. Only one charger is required for charging and the display automatically shows the total battery status of both energy storage devices.
Equipment and geometry of the Scott Strike eRide 910 at a glance
As briefly mentioned at the beginning, Scott kept the geometry of the Strike eRide a little more comfort-oriented than the eRide models of the Genius and Spark. Among other things, the relatively short reach ensures an upright position, which should ensure sufficient comfort on long tours. The chainstays with a length of 465mm should prevent involuntary wheelies on the uphills and create confidence in the eRide. The slack 65° steering angle is intended to ensure even more confidence in the bike and smooth running. In addition, the geometry can be adjusted using a flip chip, so the Strike can be ridden with both 27,5 inch and 29 inch tires and the right adjustment for the selected wheel size can be made.
When selecting the components for the Strike eRide, Scott relied on the tried and tested and made no compromises at a price of €5599. The 140mm chassis, around the Fox 34 Rythm Air Grip 3 and the Fox Evol Performance in the new trunnion mount, should provide plenty of reserves and the necessary comfort. Thanks to the Twinlock system, this chassis can also be remotely adjusted while riding in three modes: Descent (open chassis for descents), Traction Control (firmer chassis, more pedal efficiency) and Lockout (chassis even firmer, battery-saving, ideal for asphalt stages and long ones climbs). With the latter two settings, the seat and steering angles also become somewhat steeper, thus ensuring optimized climbing behavior. Also from Fox is the Transfer Dropper Post, which offers 100mm of travel in the S size, 125mm in the M size and 150mm in the L & XL variants.
The Scott Strike eRide 910 is shifted with the inexpensive Sram NX Eagle with 11 to 50 teeth with 12 gears, including a single-click shifter. A 165mm Sram X1 crank with a 34t Eagle steel chain ring does its job at the front and ensures the right translation. To ensure that the chain always stays in place, Scott used a chain guide - but they did without a protection on the chainstay. A Shimano BR-MT520 four-piston brake with 203mm brake discs is installed to bring the Strike safely to a standstill with all the driving power - optimal.
Except for the Formula hubs in the Boost standard and the Maxxis Rekon tires in 29×2,6, all other add-on parts come from the in-house component manufacturer Syncros. These are represented by the Syncros ER 1.5 saddle, the Hixon handlebar with 760mm width, 20mm rise and 8° backsweep, the Syncros stem and the Comfort lock-on grips.
| frame | Scott Strike eRide aluminum frame, 27,5" and 29" compatible, 148x12mm |
| suspension fork | Fox 34 Rhythm Air Grip 3 140mm |
| Power Type | Bosch Performance CX Gen4 |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 625Wh |
| Suspension shocks | Fox Float Evol Performance |
| Wheels | Formula CL811/ECT148S |
| Tire VR | Maxxis Rekon EXO+ 3C, 29x2,6 |
| Tire HR | Maxxis Rekon EXO+ 3C, 29x2,6 |
| derailleur | Sram NX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Gear levers | Sram NX Eagle single click |
| Crank | Sram X1 1000, 165mm, 34T |
| Front derailleur | Without |
| Brake | Shimano BR-MT520 |
| Brake discs | 203 mm |
| Seat post | Fox Transfer |
| Saddle | Syncros ER 1.5 |
| Stem | Syncros ER 1.5 |
| Links | Syncros Hixon 1.5 |
The Scott Strike eRide 910 on the trail
In order to put the Scott Strike eRide through its paces, we went to the local Bavarian Forest and Franconian Switzerland on numerous day trips and after-work rides. Here we could demand everything from the E-MTB. Despite the mostly mild winter, we were able to hold some test rides at -5° and significantly lower in order to expose the bike to the worst weather conditions. Of course, our focus wasn't just on the comfort on the bike, but we also wanted to know whether it would be convincing in wild use on crisp single trails and whether it was also available for other fun manoeuvres.
After a short period of getting used to, a feel-good factor was quickly reached, because the position on the bike seemed comfortable and upright, but not too sporty. The short reach is noticeable and makes the bike feel relatively short. Syncros handlebar grips and saddles are ergonomic contact points to the bike and are therefore also ideal for longer tours. However, it should be said that the cockpit generally seemed a bit confusing, which does not contribute to the functionality or ergonomics, but was a bit annoying in the test. After fine-tuning the chassis and the cockpit, we were ready to go.
The first uphill sections already showed how powerful the Bosch Performance CX supports and how precisely it can be dosed. From the very first step, he pushed evenly and there was no delay, not even when starting uphill. It provided sensitive support, depending on how powerfully you pedaled, and especially in turbo or E-MTB mode, every biker will be conjured up a smile in the tricky sections. We were also completely satisfied with the capacity of the 625 Wh Power Tube battery in practical use. Tours of 60 kilometers with very high support were absolutely no problem and with a more economical driving style, significantly longer distances are also possible without any problems. The additional 500 Wh are therefore only needed for real long-distance cracks who would like to undertake tours of well over 100 kilometers.
Despite all the joy about the engine and its performance, there were a few little things on the climbs that we didn't like as much. The Maxxis Rekon tires in 29 × 2,6 were not completely convincing on greasy ground, because in combination with the powerful drive, it often became a slippery slope. In good conditions, however, there was nothing to complain about and the 29-inch wheels allowed rock-solid climbing behavior even in tricky places.
The Strike eRide was very smooth on the descents, even at higher speeds. This is ensured by the 29 inch wheels, the 65° steering angle and the 465mm long chainstays. Although the latter require some initiative on tight bends, they ensure a high level of safety, which is not only an advantage for beginners. The Strike also glides unimpressed over stone steps and drops, because the 140mm at the front and rear ensure sufficient reserves on moderately difficult trails. The Fox suspension didn't sag when hit in quick succession, but the bike did seem a bit nervous at times. The Strike eRide handled very well on steep sections and the rider's position felt almost perfectly balanced.
All in all, the Scott E-MTB was very good in the practical test, because it conveyed a high level of safety, yet showed a playful instinct and proved to be a very good-natured bike. The Strike eRide is therefore suitable for all skill levels and a real recommendation, especially for touring with beautiful trail sequences.
