SCOTT Strike eRide | SCOTT BikesScott’s New Generation Strike: 150mm Travel, Bosch CX Motor, and a Focus on Comfort and User-Friendliness
Scott has unveiled the latest iteration of its Strike e-MTB, emphasizing comfort, power, and accessibility. This model is designed to make modern trail riding more approachable, featuring a 150mm travel suspension, Bosch Performance Line CX motor, and a user-centric design.
Refined Suspension for Enhanced Comfort
The Strike employs Scott’s 4 Link kinematics, offering 150mm of travel on both ends. This setup aims to provide a balance between support and smoothness, ensuring comfort on extended rides. The semi-integrated rear shock placement lowers the bike’s center of gravity, contributing to improved stability and handling. Additionally, the motor mount and seat tube are integrated as a single, cast component, enhancing frame stiffness and strength while reducing the number of welds.
Trail-Focused Geometry
The bike’s geometry underscores its trail-oriented design. With a 64.8° head angle across all sizes and a 77° seat angle, the Strike offers a stable yet agile ride. The rear triangle measures 465mm, and the reach spans from 430mm in size S to 505mm in XL. The wheelbase ranges from 1,235.9mm to 1,320.3mm, providing stability at speed without compromising maneuverability on technical sections.
Bosch Performance Line CX Motor with Enhanced Power
The Strike is equipped with the Bosch Performance Line CX motor, delivering up to 120Nm of torque and a maximum assistance level of 600%. This motor is strategically positioned around the bottom bracket to lower the center of gravity, ensuring a direct interaction between rider, bike, and terrain. The bike is compatible with Bosch’s PowerTube 800Wh battery, with the frame also prepared for the Bosch PowerMore Range Extender of 250Wh. (biketips.com)
User-Friendly Design and Maintenance
Scott has prioritized ease of use and maintenance in the Strike’s design. The removable battery, integrated into the downtube, allows for convenient charging and maintenance without the need to remove the entire battery from the frame. The bike features a mix of internal and external cable routing, simplifying maintenance while maintaining a clean aesthetic. Additionally, the frame is prepared for front and rear lighting and is compatible with Scott’s eRIDE rear light and fender. It also includes reinforced mounts for a kickstand and additional attachment points for tools or accessories.
Model Variations
The Strike is available in four models:
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Strike 10: Features a Fox 36 Rhythm fork with 150mm travel, Fox Float Rhythm LV EVOL rear shock, Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain, and Shimano XT four-piston brakes. The wheelset includes Alex Rims MD30 29-inch rims with Maxxis Forekaster 29 x 2.6-inch tires. The bike weighs approximately 25.3 kg.
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Strike 20: Combines the Bosch CX motor and 800Wh battery with Fox suspension components.
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Strike 30: Equipped with a RockShox Psylo Silver RC Air fork and X-Fusion O2 Trunnion PRO RL rear shock, Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain, and Shimano Deore four-piston brakes. It also features 29-inch Alex MD30 rims with 29 x 2.6-inch Maxxis Forekaster tires.
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Strike 40: Utilizes the same aluminum four-link frame and 150mm travel but comes with a SR Suntour XCR 36X fork and Edge X rear shock. The battery capacity is 720Wh, and it features a Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain with Shimano MT420 four-piston brakes. The tires are 29 x 2.4 inches, and the bike weighs approximately 25.4 kg.
Conclusion
Scott’s new Strike e-MTB is a well-rounded bike that balances performance, comfort, and user-friendliness. Its thoughtful design and component selection make it a compelling choice for riders seeking a versatile and enjoyable e-MTB experience.