Our EUROBIKE date with SCOTT took about three times as long as with any other manufacturer, there were so many new developments and a load of information to digest: four new bikes, model maintenance, a new tire supplier and the surprising integration of new motors. Here are all the details!
SCOTT E-Spark Plus
First and foremost: SCOTT present an impressive 3D-printer-model, the E-Spark Plus prototype. The frame is a completely new development and, aside from having 130 mm suspension travel at the front, 120 mm at the rear and similar aesthetics, has little in common with its unmotorised counterpart. Typical from SCOTT is of course the TwinLoc lever allowing on the fly adjustment and lockout of front and rear suspension. For propulsion SCOTT have taken a new course and are integrating the brand new Shimano Steps MTB-Motor. This compact drive system allows shorter chainstays and therefore boosts maneuverability to match the suspension travel. The battery packs a capacity of 500 Wh and thanks to the integrated design, allows a bottle cage which is a seldom seen item on an E-Mountainbike.
The SCOTT E-Spark sporting Plus-Tires, will be available from March 2017, and comes in three specs 720 Plus (4,599 €), 710 Plus (5,799 €), 700 Plus Tuned (6,999 €), each in four sizes (S-XL). Exact details as to geometry and components are not yet available.
SCOTT E-Genius 700 Plus Tuned
Thus far only available in the 710 version and winner of our comparison tests, the E-Genius Plus 2017 is now available in the 700 Tuned Top Level setup. Dealing with uneven terrain we have the E-Mountainbike specific 34 FLOAT Factory fork from Fox and a Nude Factory DPS-Shock. Also E-Mountainbike specific is a SRAM EX-1 drivetrain and SRAM Guide RE brakes. For motorisation on the Genius, SCOTT remain loyal to the Bosch Performance CX motor and offer as an option on all E-Genius models, the new minimalistic Purion display.
SCOTT E-Aspect
Another completely new development, the E-Aspect is designed for touring, relaxed riding and beginners. The Brose-Motor is supposed to offer harmonic, less aggressive assistance and is therefore easy to control for the less experienced rider. Thanks to the integrated battery a clean understated look and once again space for a bottle cage has been achieved. The customer has the choice between two wheel sizes and two component levels. The 720 and 920 will be available this winter for 3,199 €, and the 710 and 910 for 3,999 € at your favourite SCOTT retailer. The SCOTT E-Genius Plus gets a new Top-Spec with a complete E-Mountainbike specific setup, using components such as the SRAM EX1-Drivetrain and the SRAM Guide RE brakes.
SCOTT E-Scale
SCOTT E-Silence
The 2017 updates are not only concentrated around the fat tired bikes – with the E-Silence, SCOTT present a thoroughly redeveloped bike for city, commuting and touring. Silence is not only a name it is agenda. Aside from the Brose-Motor keeping the bike acoustically quiet, other details such as the clean lines of the rack and fenders and the integrated lights help to keep the bike optically quiet too. Five variations priced from 2.999 – 5,799 € will be available and these will be in shops in early 2017.
And last but by no means least, a change in ground contact: For the coming year all SCOTT bikes will be sporting MAXXIS rubber instead of the usual Schwalbe.
For more information head to scott-sports.com
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Words: Photos: Christoph Bayer
