Optically, the Lumen eRIDE makes quite an impression. Scott's engineers have succeeded in integrating the system so well that the differences to its non-motorized brother, the Spark 900, are only marginal. Two screws for the integrated battery, the "socket" for the range extender, the LCD display in the top tube as well as the remote control on the handlebars and the small motor hidden behind the crank and chainring only reveal at second glance that this is actually an e-mountain bike. In appearance, the Lumen is a normal mountain bike, and that's how it should ride.

The settings on the integrated shock are slightly more complicated than on a Spark, however, as it is a little further away from the access point due to the motor. However, the inconvenience only relates to pumping the air shock, as this requires the valve extension. This, in turn, is a good solution and, as we all know, suspension adjustments are not made every day.

Off-road

The TQ-HPR50 motor propels the Lumen extremely unobtrusively. This is even more pronounced uphill. The assistance is very natural in all modes, without jerking and often annoying pushing. Nevertheless, the additional power is noticeable. The Lumen is almost playful on the climbs, with the extra boost making technical sections easier. The middle support level proves to be the best. The highest level is often too strong off-road. But even without the motor, the Lumen rides almost normally - an advantage if you run out of battery before returning home.

To say at this point that the Lumen rides like a normal mountain bike would not be entirely correct. Although the handling is very similar and light, the almost 16 kilograms do have an impact - a positive one. Thanks to its low and central center of gravity, the Lumen sits very well on the trails. Downhill, it tracks very well and feels surprisingly stable, similar to a normal bike with more travel. Nevertheless, it can also be ridden very playfully and you can get it around tight corners quickly.

Conclusion

Scott hasn't promised too much with the Lumen so far. The frame is beautifully finished and perfectly matched to the components. This opens up new possibilities, be it for sporty e-mountain biking, for more descents on the after-work ride or even on tours where you have to shoulder the bike from time to time. In short, an outstanding e-mountainbike.

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