Of the six Voltage models available, two are from the Contessa women's product series. All bikes are equipped with the "TQ HPR50" motor and positioned as mid-assist bikes. The 360 watt-hour battery can be combined with a range extender, which provides a further 160 watt hours of energy and thus extends the range considerably. The additional battery weighs around one kilo.

The bike rolls on 29-inch wheels and has a suspension strut integrated into the frame. Thanks to an external SAG display, you can easily set up the rear on your own. There is 160 millimetres of suspension travel at the front and up to 155 millimetres at the rear. The bike is equipped with Scott's Trac-Loc system. The suspension can be "hardened" or closed completely using a remote control. In the middle position, a chamber in the shock absorber is closed, which increases the progression and reduces the suspension travel to 100 mm. This should improve the climbing characteristics.

The bike in use

The riding position on the Scott is pleasing and it is comfortable to pedal in an ergonomically ideal position. Unfortunately, the handlebar height can only be lowered slightly due to the system cockpit. On uphill singletrails, the suspension travel reduction at the rear doesn't bring any noticeable advantages. In the open position, the Voltage climbs so skillfully that you don't need to reach for the Trac-Loc lever. When pedaling, the suspension adjustment is useful and provides the necessary counter-pressure. Sitting up on gravel or asphalt roads, the rear end hardly bobs even in the open position. The good kinematics are also impressive on descents. The suspension "swallows" efficiently and still provides good feedback from the ground via the rear. Unfortunately, the system cockpit is very stiff and mercilessly transmits medium and small but fast impacts to the hands. The stiff carbon rims play their part in this.

On descents, the high cockpit means there is a lack of pressure on the front wheel, so a slightly forward-facing body position helps. The bike offers a lot of confidence on open stretches and long corners. It doesn't like tight and twisty trails very much, so a lot of physical effort is required.

Conclusion

The Scott Voltage E-Ride is a successful E-Allmountain with a very low noise level. The kinematics and the TQ motor harmonize perfectly. It's not the most maneuverable bike, but offers a very smooth ride and the rear end masters any terrain skillfully. The TQ motor helps more uphill than the Trac-Loc system, and the Voltage climbs well even without suspension adjustment.