2023 Scott Lumen eRIDE 910 Review | A Seriously Speedy & Stealthy Lightweight e-MTB

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The Scott Lumen eRIDE caused quite the stir when it debuted at the tail end of last year. Featuring a striking carbon chassis based on the excellent Scott Spark, the Lumen doesn't just hide its shock inside the frame, but a compact TQ motor and a slim 360Wh battery as well. It still manages to boast an incredible claimed weight of just 15.5kg in its top-end trim, making it easily the stealthiest and lightest electric mountain bike we have ever seen.
As impressive as it is, the Lumen still left us scratching our heads. It's not exactly big on travel, and it also comes fitted with dainty XC tyres. Along with the TwinLoc remote-controlled suspension, the Lumen takes quite a different approach to other lightweight e-MTBs like the Trek Fuel EXe, Orbea Rise and Specialized Levo SL. Does different equal better? We've been riding the Scott Lumen for the past couple of months to see if this unique e-MTB could enlighten us.
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Scott Lumen eRIDE Video Review Contents
0:00 - Scott Lumen Overview
0:40 - Suspension & Frame Design
1:29 - TQ Motor & 360Wh Battery
2:03 - Scott Lumen Sizing & Geometry
3:03 - Scott Lumen Price & Specs
3:54 - Scott Lumen Weight
4:24 - Strengths
6:41 - Downsides
8:18 - Range Testing
9:05 - Component Highs & Lows
10:17 - Scott Lumen vs Specialized Levo SL
10:37 - Flow's Verdict
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[@mtb246]

The high price makes this prohibitive. However, I think light weight e-bikes are going to disrupt the full power market pretty soon and you can only get better by pushing the envelope. This is what I see Scott doing here.

[@ajj4483]

Quality review as always Will, thank you, this one is on my hit list 👍

[@skinny8019]

great review....can you tell us what adjustments are available to the head tube? what angles? and what does it do to the reach? thanks again!

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Certainly can! The Lumen comes fitted with the offset 0.6-degree headset cups that are oriented in the slack position (65.5°). If you pull out and rotate both cups within the head tube, this will steepen the angle by 1.2-degrees (66.7°). There is also a set of 0-degree headset cups that can be installed to provide you with a setting in between (66.1°). The beauty about this adjustment is that it doesn't significantly impact the rest of the bike's geometry. So the reach and seat angle remain much the same. I left the Lumen set in the slack position during the test period, but I have experimented with the adjustment on both the Genius and the Spark. There's actually a video of us performing the adjustment in the Spark review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWfLgqh7j9yor80 Hope that helps explain, though just give me a yell if you've got any other questions mate! [Wil]

[@halakalahaha]

I have the 910 eride lumen and what a pleasure to ride a bike like this, perhaps I'll replace the wheels but don't have any idea of what are the best for a bike like this.

[@LastCallDemon170]

Great review! I am a below the knee amputee so have no pedal feel on my left side. I currently ride a Scott 940 carbon hardtail and do pretty well on medium difficulty trail rides only occasionally slipping off the pedal. How closely does this geometry match up to the Scott 940?

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the review! I think the geometry will be a little different to the Scale, in that the Lumen has a longer reach and wheelbase, and will also be taller at the front. It'll feel a bit more relaxed in the riding position, and of course a lot more comfortable in terms of the full suspension platform. Otherwise the sizing should match up pretty closely - if you're a Medium in the Scale, you should be the same size in the Lumen. Hope that helps! [Wil]

[@Bryanlai523]

I own a lumen 910 and love it. How about your experience of using a 140mm folk? more capability of downhill?

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Really good! There's further info about the setup in the full review if you're keen to know more: flowmountainbike.com/tests/scott-lumen-eride-910-review-2023/ Hope that helps, but just shout out if you've got any other questions! [Wil]

[@sandycarmichael31]

Great review Wil, the Lumen would be perfect for cruising around my local trails in the Plenty Gorge or at Lysterfield. Based on your review the bike seems more downhill capable- xc than XC, still being called the Lumen it should come with a light like the Patron 😂

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

I know! Clearly Scott missed a trick there 😂

[@tomassanesson902]

Beautiful bike

[@saeedghaderi1709]

the people of my country love bikes

[@emilposselt5607]

More travel and more torque, would make it absolutely perfect.

[@Braselton21]

Well then you get the Specialized Turbo Levo SL

[@jimbo4203]

I loved everything about my carbon Scott scale but didn't care for all the cables or the lockouts , and never did lockout my suspension anyway

[@rigelsan9744]

Sick!

[@G00glieS]

Is it possible to replace rear brake pads on this thing easily or you have to remove the caliper from the frame to do so?

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

I've not tried myself, but it's a standard Shimano 4-piston brake so you should be able to remove the pads without unbolting the whole brake calliper. [Wil]

[@aaronburela432]

It's a sweet looking bike that's for sure. looks like a stealth hill bomber

[@Gem-Ex]

I want something like that in a budget version, with a much bigger battery and longer front and rear travel.

[@alangreenwood4079]

Really hope they do a Genius version, that'll be sweet!

[@Danglar88]

They will on 2024 season. The line up will be called Voltage @@alangreenwood4079

[@hareebalzak3681]

Damn that spec for that price is absolutely wild 😂. If I ever become a dentist I would def cop for sure

[@chrishurley5711]

There's about 7kgs of weight in those twin lock levers! more levers Scott, moreeeee leeeeeveeeerrrrrs!

[@chrisbailey459]

I went from a Scott Genius with the big plus wheels to a Focus Sam ebike and the versatility of that lock out system is sorely missed.

[@devincook3278]

Can't wait to see how many people hate this bike without even riding it. Let alone even seeing it in person. My spark is my favorite bike I've ever owned. And boy, it would sure be cool if it had a motor lol. And that's coming from someone who regularly races XC.

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

I must admit I was pretty skeptical before my first ride on the Lumen! It ended up being an absolute blast to ride though, and also exhausting - I loved how fast it made me want to ride! Very familiar feeling to the Spark, albeit with better stability and deeper feeling suspension. And of course you can ride faster and further with the motor's assistance. For the e-Curious XC rider, a bike like this would be a great option. [Wil]

[@tomasspura]

Have it not even 2weeks. So far 400km on it, and love it. Until now I was biking on a Yeti SB115, but decided for this due to last years hip surgery, as during this year I see that normal bike is still putting too much pressure on the hip if climbing too much. Using it on eco only. Turning motor off if no steep climbs. On steep ones the motor helps a lot, yet you still have to pedal a lot.

[@samaxel_19]

My 900 will be deliver soon. But realising a cheap components put on a £9k plus bike makes me hesitate.. i will see it first and if I don’t like it then I’ll put it back straight to the box and call for collection

[@Sketchybackyardtrails]

What do you guys think of the VITUS RAPIDE FS CRS

[@thamil1365]

Way too heavy for what it is... Too long a name too

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Not too sure mate, we've not tested one! Vitus bikes aren't particularly common in Oz, but I'd certainly be keen to swing a leg over one to see what they're like. [Wil]

[@Sketchybackyardtrails]

@@thamil1365 it’s lighter than the lux cf 6 which is around same price range

[@saeedghaderi1709]

thanks for you

[@mrlemonadesandwich]

I would need to cry myself to sleep each night knowing i had spent nearly $13000 on such a low spec bike. I dont expect to see many of these out on the trails

[@darrylhausman-pk8cq]

Very good review , Will . Still reckon the V2 Levo SL is the benchmark

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Thanks for the feedback Darryl, much appreciated! [Wil]

[@saeedghaderi1709]

hi mr will ilove austorial

[@andybiker-hiker4343]

took one for a test ride. Superb bike with the Scott twin-loc BUT ... not enough travel. Big mistake with this bike

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Perhaps Scott will have something similar coming in a longer travel platform? [Wil]

[@saeedghaderi1709]

mr will iran best country

[@saeedghaderi1709]

scott good brand

[@saeedghaderi1709]

scott and canonndale , trek , specialized its very best brand

[@Tiran0211]

I owe 900 lumen and they will change third motor now😢😢😢

[@ajj4483]

What happened?

[@Tiran0211]

@@ajj4483 clicking noise when pedal with turned off

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

This bike is hilarious in so many ways. None of them good.

[@RotormanMTB]

it looks and no doubt rides great... but value? 12K?, low engagement hub and Deore 12s? no thank you. I do appreciate the great review by Flow (Will) as usual.

[@saeedghaderi1709]

mr will can you come in iran country ?

[@jimsearle8333]

13 grand for deore and budget suspension. Really.

[@saeedghaderi1709]

my country iran

[@Mtb9r]

Unattainable, ridiculous out of this world 25 grand E bike. 😢😢😢 come on dudes.

[@FlowMountainBikeYouTube]

Agreed, which is why we requested the entry-level model to test. Still very expensive, but literally half the price of that $25K bike! [Wil]

[@Mtb9r]

It’s super cool.

[@MrSupermugen]

scott, Overpriced and meh quality to back it up.