Scott brings the easy rider among the e-mountainbikes
Strike e-Ride is the name of the new addition to Scott's e-mountain bike line: with its 140-millimeter geometry and a fully integrated Bosch drive unit, the Strike was developed to bridge the gap between the Spark e-Ride and the Genius e-Ride. True to Scott's approach to wheel size versatility, the Strike e-Ride can switch between 27.5'' and 29'' wheels on the same frame.
The e-Ride has a good amount of system integration on board. Not only is the Bosch Powertube battery housed in the down tube, but the motor housing for the Bosch Performance CX unit also forms a harmonious whole with the frame. If you take a closer look, you will discover many more details: for example, the speed sensor integrated into the rear brake disk, the magnetic charging plug or the option to mount a side support. Special attention is also paid to the intersection of the fork and frame. A stop guard is integrated here to prevent the fork crown from damaging the down tube if the handlebars tip over. A protective rubber bumper is attached to the down tube.
To put the rider in a comfortable riding position on the new bike, Scott has implemented the following recipe: The contact points such as the saddle and grips are not designed to be purist, but rather comfortable; the in-house Syncros label is specified here. The top tube and chainstay are slightly longer to improve stability. According to Scott, the higher bottom bracket and shorter cranks also provide more clearance.The Scott Strike e-Ride is available in wheel sizes 29 and 27.5 inches, in a total of three versions for men. And in two Contessa editions for women, which roll exclusively in the 27.5" size.
Interview with Andreas Ziegler, Product Manager for E-Mountainbikes at Scott
Ride: The Strike eRIDE is a new name in Scott's e-mountainbike range. How would you describe its character?
Andreas Ziegler: Comfortable and versatile. Someone without much of a technical background can find their way around the bike after a few meters, but if you hit a technical section, the bike can handle it thanks to its 140 millimetres of travel.
Ride: How does it compare to a Genius eRIDE?
Ziegler: First of all, the journey is different - the Genius eRIDE is a 150-millimeter bike. Then to continue in the millimeters, the Strike has a chainstay length of 476.7 mm, while the Genius has 462 mm. This will change the bike a lot and bring more stability to match the segmentation of the bike. Then the contact points such as grips have an ergonomic part to give more support and the saddle is thicker for more comfort. On the motorization side, the Strike eRIDE comes with a Bosch Performance CX instead of a Shimano E8000 for the Genius eRIDE.
Ride: Why was comfort the focus of this development?
Ziegler: With the Genius eRIDE and its 150 millimeters of travel, we already had an aggressive e-mountainbike. The market is of course very diverse, so we needed a bike between our Spark eRIDE (130/120mm) and our Genius eRIDE. With the Strike eRIDE, we offer a comfortable, full-suspension bike that is slightly less technically demanding for the customer who needs an excellent mix of performance, reliability and comfort.
Ride: Is there anything hidden or special about the Strike eRIDE that you can't see straight away?
Ziegler: Yes, the Strike comes with front and rear light cables already routed in the frame so that it can be equipped for night riding. The seat stays come with holes next to the rear pivot point to attach a rack. We have also worked on the charging plug to improve its accessibility and together with the engineering team we have designed a magnetic charging plug. As with all our E-MTBs, there is also an integrated bracket or thread for mounting a side support.
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