Test: For this season, Scott is launching a new generation of its Genius E-MTB: The predecessor's Shimano motor has given way to the current Bosch CX drive, including a 625Wh battery in the down tube and the option of installing an additional 500Wh battery in the frame triangle. Also on board is of course the Twin Loc system, with which the entire chassis characteristics and thus the handling can be changed conveniently from the handlebars. For 7.799 euros, the Scott Genius eRide 900 Tuned comes with consistently strong equipment on the bright orange carbon frame - a real highlight is also the optically and ergonomically successful stem-handlebar combination from Syncros.
Scott Genius eRide 900 Tuned: The Facts
Suspension travel: 150 mm / 150 mm
wheel size: 29 inch
Drive: Bosch Performance CX
Display / control unit: Bosch Kiox
Battery capacity (test bike): 625Wh
Frame material: carbon / aluminium
Weight complete bike (size M without pedals): 23,19kg
Maximum weight allowed: 128kg
Price: € 7.799
| frame | Carbon main frame |
| suspension fork | Fox36Factory |
| Drive | Bosch Performance CX |
| Rechargeable battery | Powertube 625Wh |
| Suspension shocks | Fox Nude TR |
| Wheels | Syncros Revelstoke-E |
| Tire VR | Schwalbe Magic Mary Addix Soft Apex 2,6" |
| Tire HR | Schwalbe Hans Dampf Addix Speedgrip Apex 2,6" |
| derailleur | Sram X01 Eagle |
| Gear levers | Sram GX Eagle |
| Crank | sram x1 |
| Front derailleur | Without |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Brake discs | Shimano RT64 203/203mm |
| Seat post | Fox Transfer Factory 150mm (M) |
| Saddle | Syncros Tofino 1.0 Regular |
| Stem | Syncros Hixon iC SL Carbon |
| Links | Syncros Hixon iC SL Carbon |
The Scott Genius eRide 900 Tuned aroused our curiosity even before we got on the bike just because of its bright frame color. The technical data of the carbon newcomer from Scott also promised a lot of driving fun: With 150mm spring travel front and rear, the Bosch CX motor including a 625Wh Powertube battery and an optional additional battery with another 500Wh, high-quality components and a modern geometry, it practically fulfills - in theory - practically everything we would expect from a high-end E-MTB in this price range.
Variable impeller size
Our expectations were met: The Genius eRide Tuned is a real feel-good bike. Adjust the saddle height, sit on it, fits! The geometry is modern, but not too progressive. So the bike is a lot of fun even at a moderate pace and scores above all with its smooth running. Our test bike was equipped with 29 inch wheels at the front and rear, but thanks to the flip chip you can also install 27,5 inch wheels and give the bike a little more agility.
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The Fox Factory suspension puts great performance on the trail. This applies to the 36mm fork as well as to the very well-functioning rear end, which has enough reserves even for a rough riding style - despite "only" 150mm travel. Those who really want to step on the gas on the Genius eRide and don't take things too seriously when it comes to line selection should perhaps consider a more stable tire on the rear wheel. The Apex carcass of the Schwalbe Hans Dampf is fine for most areas of use, but there is a risk of punctures at low air pressure and high speeds.
Geometry Scott Genius eRide 900
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| seat tube (in mm) | 410 | 440 | 490 | 540 |
| Top tube horizontal (in mm) | 585 | 605 | 635 | 665 |
| head tube (in mm) | 120 | 125 | 135 | 145 |
| chainstay (in mm) | 465 | 465 | 465 | 465 |
| Wheelbase (in mm) | 1215 | 1236 | 1258 | 1290 |
| Steering angle (in °) | 64.8 | 64.8 | 65 | 65 |
| Seat angle (in °) | 75.4 | 75.4 | 75.4 | 75.4 |
| Reach (mm) | 421.8 | 440.6 | 460.7 | 488.3 |
| Stacks (in mm) | 626.6 | 631.2 | 641.4 | 650.4 |
Love-hate TwinLoc system
The Swiss E-MTB is no less potent on the climbs. Here, in addition to the powerful Bosch CX motor, it can play another trump card: The TwinLoc system reduces the suspension travel of the rear triangle and fork at the same time with a short press on the lever. This has several effects: The entire bike is significantly higher in the suspension travel - that helps when it gets really steep and you still have to stay in the saddle in order not to lose traction on the rear wheel. But even with the "full" 150mm you sit so centrally that steep ramps can be climbed without major contortions.
The cockpit ergonomics of the chic Scott E-MTB is a topic in itself: Firstly, there is the handlebar-stem combination made of carbon, which undoubtedly contributes to the classy overall impression and is also ergonomically successful. However, if you want to make adjustments to the stem length, for example, you have to swap the entire cockpit. In addition, the handlebar itself is a bit cramped: This is mainly due to the TwinLoc lever, which not only has two additional lines, but also makes the setup of the lever more difficult. Unfortunately, we did not find a solution during the test that we were 100% satisfied with. But that is only one of the very few criticisms of the otherwise all-round convincing Genius eRide.
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