Unveiling SCOTT’s Patron ST eRide 900 Tuned – SCOTT’s ultimate eMTB?
Super, superb, Supertrail! With the new Patron ST eRide 900 Tuned, SCOTT kick it up a notch and present yet another iteration of their popular eMTB. Read our news to find out what makes the new Patron eRide so great.
The SCOTT Patron eRide is no longer a novelty and we’ve already reviewed the SCOTT Patron eRIDE 900 Tuned when it was released last winter. In our big budget group test under € 6,500 we tested the more affordable entry-level model, the Patron eRide 920. Now SCOTT unveiled the Patron ST eRIDE 900 Tuned, a new spec variant that stands out from the other models. However, this time the ST acronym doesn’t stand for short travel but Supertrail, which is supposed to be an even more progressive eMTB that doesn’t shy away from the toughest descents.
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The new SCOTT Patron ST eRIDE 900 Tuned relies on the same carbon frame as all other existing Patron models and there’s also an alloy version in the pipeline. Like with the non-ST models, SCOTT tilted the Bosch Smart System motor to integrate the long battery deep into the downtube and enclosed the shock inside the top tube, giving the Patron its unique and futuristic look. Despite the many similarities, the Patron ST eRIDE 900 Tuned takes it up a notch with regards to the spec, which was tweaked purely for the sake of riding performance. Amongst other things, SCOTT increased the front travel, bumping up the fork from 160 mm to 170 mm and also followed our suggestion to upgrade the FOX 38 fork, thus swapping the FIT4 damper for its superior GRIP2 counterpart. While this means that the fork is no longer connected to the TwinLoc system – which allows you to switch between Descend, Traction Control and Lockout modes from the bar-mounted remote – the superior damper ensures more adjustment options and better small-bump sensitivity. However, the integrated FOX Nude T shock can still be locked out in three stages directly from the handlebars using SCOTT’s proprietary TracLoc system. Fortunately, SCOTT listened to our criticism regarding the front tire, replacing the undersized MAXXIS Dissector with a more aggressively profiled ASSEGAI. Unfortunately, this comes in the relatively thin EXO+ casing. We would have preferred a more robust tire with a tougher casing, like MAXXIS’ DoubleDown, which is less prone to pinch flats in tough riding conditions.
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When will the new Supertrail spec variant be available? SCOTT are aiming for a market launch in winter/spring 2023 but haven’t yet announced an official release date. Since SCOTT are also keeping quiet about prices, we’re strongly hoping that the bike will be the only superlative in this equation 😀
Yes! The new SCOTT Patron ST eRIDE 900 Tuned already looks promising. SCOTT have clearly taken on board our criticism and upgraded the front tire and fork damper. However, only an in-depth test will reveal how the new components affect the performance of the bike and whether they allow SCOTT to take it to the next level of riding performance.
For more information, visit scott-sports.com
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Words: Rudolf Fischer Photos: Peter Walker