On tour recos, the motto is often "try and error". There's no getting around an e-MTB. The number of trails discovered per day is higher than with a classic bike and, thanks to motor support, wrong turns are less frustrating. Giger prefers his Scott Ransom eRide 910 for this work. With 180 millimetres of travel at the front and rear, even unexpectedly steep descents are possible.

E-MTBs with massive suspension travel are currently in vogue. But what makes the Ransom eRide so special? We asked Scott: "180 millimetres of suspension travel, 29er wheels and the powerful Bosch Performance CX with 625 Wh Powertube make the Ransom eRide an all-rounder. From technical and rough trails to extended laps in the local bike park - the Ransom eRide masters everything," says Andreas Ziegler, Product Manager Bike at Scott Sports.

Special features

• Digi camouflage paint finish with chrome logo
• Flip chip for geometry adjustment
• Dropped top tube for more freedom of movement
• Block headset from Acros
• Mount for side stand
• Stop guard on the down tube
• Chain guide

On the flat

The geometry of the Ransome eRide is rather old school and it is quite long Despite a slack head angle of 64 degrees and the bike's length, it is surprisingly agile. The riding position is compact and comfortable.

Up the mountain

A 180-millimetre bike primarily wants to be ridden downhill. However, thanks to the efficient rear end, you can also get up rough trails with relative ease. With the right riding technique, you can even master climbs that seem unrideable. That's a good thing, because pushing or even carrying the 25 kilogram bike up the mountain is no fun.

Downhill

The rear end is a real mouthful and always provides plenty of grip. It provides little feedback from the ground. Due to the long chainstays, it requires an active riding style and then it's really fun - whether on rough alpine trails or in the bike park on DH trails. The rear is perfectly matched to the 38 mm Fox at the front. It doesn't matter what line you choose, the Ransom can handle everything and doesn't get rattled. The front may be high, but if you set the cockpit low, you always have the best control.

Conclusion

The Scott Ransom eRide 910 is a lot of fun downhill and rides like a downhill bike. The downhill-oriented bike makes a good trap on demanding climbs and climbs better than expected from such a long-travel bike. The background noise of the E-MTB is a little annoying. It was impossible to tell where the rattling came from. The wheels were disappointing. After a few rides, the rear wheel wobbled a lot. The rear rim didn't survive the trip to the bike park. After a puncture, it was so badly dented that it had to be replaced.

Recommendation

In order to exploit the full downhill qualities of the bike, a tire insert at the rear makes sense. This means that fewer impacts are transmitted to the rim and the service life is certainly increased.

Geometry

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Manufacturer/distributor

www.scott-sports.com

Test report published in issue 03/2021 of Ride magazine