There are still some people who think that e-bikes are for the lazy. Experienced bikers know: This is not the case. When enduro pros like Rémy Absalon train on motorized bikes, that's saying something.

Rémy argues: "I can cover twice as much distance on my Genius eRide in the same amount of time, at the same heart rate intensity and directly from my home."

Not all of us have the goal of winning races or training intensively. Scott mentions other reasons that speak in favor of this bike:

"Range booster: Concentrate on your tour, not on the battery level! A range booster can be attached to the down tube of the Genius eRide. This allows you to use an additional 500 watt-hour battery to enjoy even more riding fun with a solid 1125 watt hours of power.

Bosch drive: The Genius eRide is supported by the new Bosch Performance CX 4 generation with a maximum motor output of 75 Newton meters and 340 percent.

Design: The silhouette of the Genius eRide underlines the DNA of Scott's mountain bikes, while revealing its true character and all its power from the front. The size of the drive unit combined with the lines of the bike make for the most compact profile of the Genius eRide to date."

Statement by: Maxime Revilloud, Marketing Scott Switzerland

Equipment

The Genius eRide has suspension from Fox. Its 36 mm fork is tried and tested, while the matching "Nude T Evol" shock absorber has been specially developed for Scott. Both provide 150 millimeters of suspension travel. The gearing is a mix between Sram's GX and NX Eagle groupsets. Braking is provided by a powerful 4-piston brake from Shimano. The 29-inch bike has 2.6-inch wide Schwalbe tires with a reinforced casing.

Motor / battery

Bosch Performance Line CX / Bosch Power Tube
Power: 250 watts
Torque: 75 Newton meters
Battery capacity: 625 watt hours

Processing & details

The 2020 frame differs only marginally from its predecessor. Thanks to the switch from the Shimano motor to Bosch's new CX, the down tube is less bulky and the area around the drive unit is slimmer. Overall, the design is the same, but the frame is less bulky. The workmanship is as high as usual from Scott. The model we rode comes from the general event test fleet and is equipped with a kickstand and a firmly bolted saddlebag for practical reasons. These parts are optionally available in the series.

On the flat

The sporty riding position makes it easy to pedal and you almost feel like Rémy without the motor. On flat terrain, the high front end feels a little nervous, but the Genius is very agile on the trails. The bottom bracket is low and the bike sits firmly on the ground. But be careful when pedaling in the corners, as it's easy to hit the pedals. This is what happened in the test, Verbier is now one bush poorer and the test pilot a few scars "richer".

Up the mountain

Despite the high front end, the bike has good climbing characteristics. The rear is sensitive and offers plenty of traction. The combination of the well-balanced chassis and the powerful engine encourages a sporty riding style uphill. Certainly faster than Rémy, whose time is not stopped on the uphill

Downhill

Yes, it will be difficult to keep up Absalon's pace downhill. Not because of the Genius eRide, which rides
playfully. playful, easy to swallow and tracks true. As mentioned, the fork and shock are well tuned and encourage an active and fast riding style. Thanks to well-chosen end progression, the rear end does not hit hard. No, the bike can ride fast. But Rémy is in a different league after all.

Conclusion

The Scott Genius 910 eRide won't make you as fast as Rémy Absalon, but at least you can train as efficiently as the bike pro. With this bike, Scott has created a very successful E-Allmountain. It has a wide range of uses and a well-tuned chassis.

Recommendation

The Genius E-MTB is perfect for the Alps. With 150 millimetres of travel, it can also tackle exposed trails and the agile handling is equally fun on flow trails and technical trails.

Specifications

Manufacturer/distributor

www.scott-sports.com

Test report published in issue 03/2020 of Ride Magazine.