At Scott, the slogan "Innovation. Technology. Design." as more than just a communication statement. It is a philosophy that is lived by a passionate R&E team. When developing the new Patron eRIDE, the F&E team faced its biggest challenge yet. What started with a blank sheet of paper became a completely new design with an integrated suspension strut, larger battery and Bosch's brand new Smart System.

From concept to development, prototype testing and production, Scott's development department goes through a long process before a bike is launched on the market. With the Patron eRIDE, the team asked themselves the following question: "How can we develop an e-mountainbike with more suspension travel and a 750 watt-hour battery in all frame sizes without compromising on performance?"

The latest video from Scott explores the story behind the Patron eRIDE, starting with Industrial Design Leader Fred Rul. It shows how passion can lead to finding the ultimate answer and designing the ultimate e-mountain bike. "There is no better feeling than starting a project from scratch. I've had a passion for bikes since I was a kid, and when I design an e-mountain bike, my goal is always to improve the riding experience. With the Patron, the eRIDE team has managed to develop a new, refined design and increase performance on the trails thanks to a better center of gravity, more range and more suspension travel," enthuses Rul.

The design process behind the Patron eRIDE

The Patron eRIDE has a completely new and revolutionary design. Faced with the challenge of developing a bike with more suspension travel and a 750 watt-hour battery without compromising performance, the Patron eRIDE required a new approach and had to be redesigned from the ground up.

When designing an e-bike, weight distribution is the most important element to consider, as a low center of gravity improves handling by counteracting the effects of riding a heavier bike. The battery and motor, as the heaviest components, should be as low as possible. On the Patron, the motor was rotated so that the battery could be placed much lower. As a result, the battery has no influence on the handling of the bike, even though it is 20 percent larger.

As one of the lightest components of the bike, it was logical to move the shock absorber to the top of the frame, as it has little impact on the center of gravity. The rear suspension is fully integrated into the frame and offers 160 millimeters of travel. The integration of the shock absorber into the frame is not just a pure design statement, but also crucial to create space for the other elements.

This new frame design also makes it possible to use a 750 watt-hour battery for all frame sizes without compromising on geometry or design. The following sketches illustrate this process, starting with a conventional E-MTB layout and ending with the new Patron eRIDE design.

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