We had the SCOTT E-Aspect 910 on test back in the murky depths of 2013. A lot has happened since then, and other than the frame, the latest E-Aspect has very little in common with its ancestors. So has it gotten better with age, and is the SCOTT Aspect still in tune with the times?
The CX at the end of the SCOTT E-Aspect 910 CX denotes its powerful Bosch Performance CX motor with 75 Nm torque, fuelled by a 500 Wh Power Pack with ample energy for all-day rides. The 910 in the name refers to the 29″ wheels and the spec. It’s the top-of-the-range Aspect model, kitted out with high-quality parts like the proven Shimano XT drivetrain and FOX 32 FLOAT fork. But the devil is in the details: the narrow Schwalbe Tough Tom tires are a good product, but not suited for E-MTBs; they offer too little grip, a high risk of puncturing, and minimal comfort.
And then there are the under-sized disc brake rotors and the absence of a dropper post. With a spec like this, the E-Aspect 910 CX is destined for gravel tracks and firm surfaces – its comfortable position and forgiving handling are great in these situations. Be prepared to wield some skills if you take to more technical trails (and ideally not too often). The E-Aspect has a great colourway and smoothly integrated battery in the downtube. The 17t front chainring and 29″ wheels cry out for strong legs on steep climbs, so we’d recommend going for a 15t chainring if you’re planning on heading to the mountains.
The SCOTT E-Aspect 910 CX in detail
Fork FOX Float 32 Performance 100 mm
Motor / Battery Bosch Performance CX / 500 Wh
Brakes Shimano M506
Drivetrain Shimano XT
Seat post Syncros M3.0
Stem Syncros M3.0
Handlebar Syncros M3.0
Tires Schwalbe Tough Tom
Wheels Syncros X23 Disc
The Aspect is a definite looker, and SCOTT have even gone for colour-coordinated cables. Nice.
The rigid Syncros seatpost isn’t out of place on the bike, but a dropper post with a remote lever would be better.
At 2.25″, the Schwalbe Tough Tom clincher is too narrow and lacks sufficient grip and comfort.
The Shimano Deore brakes only have 180 mm rotors at the front, which don’t have the power or fade-free reliability of 200 mm rotors.
Conclusion
With its big wheels and comfortable riding position, the SCOTT E-Aspect 910 CX is well suited for long rides on non-technical terrain. It has a decent spec, but won’t suffice for serious off-road riding.
Strengths
- Comfortable position
- High-quality motor
Weaknesses
- Spec isn’t 100% suited for an E-MTB
- Front chainring too big
For more information head to the official website of the manufacturer!
For an overview of the test fleet head to the main article: What’s the best E-MTB you can buy for less than € 4000? We test 6 leading bikes
All bikes in test: BH Revo 29 ER746 | FOCUS Jarifa Fat Pro | Giant Dirt-E+ 0 | Haibike XDURO HardSeven Plus RX | Specialized Turbo Levo HT Comp 6Fattie
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Words: Photos: Christoph Bayer, Noah Haxel
