SCOTT Patron ST: 910, 900 or Tuned, and what really changes

Patron ST: choosing by more than the model suffix

Does the most expensive SCOTT Patron ST also have ABS? The useful answer is to check the exact build. On the current Spanish product pages, the ST 900 combines Bosch CX and ABS Pro; the 900 Tuned lists CX-R, FOX Podium and Maven brakes but does not advertise ABS. Choosing solely by price or a photograph from another season could leave you buying something different from what you wanted.

This guide compares the 910, 900 and 900 Tuned using official documentation checked on 7 October 2026. It is a buying guide to an existing platform, not today's launch or a test carried out by eMTB PRO. We do not attribute ride impressions, braking distances or measured range to bikes we have not tested.

ST offers the most front travel in the family: 170 mm front and 150 mm rear, versus the 150/150 mm layout of other Patron models. That difference in figures is neither a defect nor a performance promise: it calls for assessing the complete bike. It does not replace choosing the right size, setting it up or checking which trails you will actually ride.

All the photographs in this article show the green ST 900. They are not used as interchangeable illustrations of the 910 or Tuned. This precision matters especially when motor, brakes and fork differ.

910, 900 and Tuned: differences that do matter

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These are the model references and list prices shown by SCOTT Spain before the promotion visible when checked. They are not quotes, stock guarantees or future prices. Each model's product page takes precedence over a general family description.

Sources: ST 910, ST 900 and ST 900 Tuned. The calculated list-price increase is EUR 3,500 from 910 to 900 and EUR 1,600 from 900 to Tuned.

Do not compare those increases as though they were solely the motor's cost. Frame, suspension, brakes, wheels, drivetrain and controls change. A discount does not fix an unsuitable specification either: request the final component list for the bike you will receive.

What version would I study for each buyer

910: budget and mechanical simplicity

The 910 is the first I would consider if you want the platform while retaining budget for maintenance. A lack of wireless shifting does not make it a poor eMTB. What matters is whether gearing, brake levers and suspension meet your needs. If you already plan to replace all those components immediately, add parts and labour before calling the purchase a saving.

900: specific interest in ABS and suspension

The 900 deserves comparison when ABS Pro is a specific priority and you want that suspension and drivetrain package. I would not buy ABS out of fear or assume it lets you descend without learning to brake. Request an appropriate demonstration, understand its modes and assess available servicing. Study the premium as a package, not the isolated price of a control unit.

Tuned: a different configuration, not a 900 with everything added

The Tuned makes sense for someone deliberately seeking CX-R, Podium and its component specification. It is not the automatic recommendation for every buyer with a larger budget. Its current product page does not advertise ABS: if that prompted your interest, confirm the model reference in writing before paying. Nor would I treat it as a way to get more range: nominal capacity does not increase.

The practical order is terrain, riding position, battery logistics and servicing, then equipment. This is an editorial recommendation, not a ranking obtained by testing all three bikes.

ABS Pro: why it changes the choice of build

The data confirmed in the 900 product page is the combination of Shimano XT and Bosch ABS Pro. Reading the word Patron is not enough: some versions lack that equipment. Nor can we equate a system for sporty riding with a guarantee against falling.

The official explanation of Bosch distinguishes Trail Pro and Race. In Race, rear-wheel lift control is disabled. ABS Pro is designed for sporty riding and does not replace technique, grip or adapting to the terrain. Explain that mode difference before riding the bike, rather than discovering it on a difficult descent.

In the shop, check which mode is selected and how to change it with the bike stopped. If the system is unfamiliar, request supervised familiarisation in a suitable environment. Avoid trying new brakes, geometry and assistance mode all at once on a route you already find demanding.

Maintenance planning changes too. Before replacing calipers, rotors or hydraulic-circuit components, check system compatibility and service procedures. Do not assume any four-piston brake preserves ABS operation. The budget should allow for a workshop that can service the build, not just sell it.

CX and CX-R: Identify drive and software

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Motor references clearly distinguish the builds: CX BDU384Y in 910 and 900, CX-R BDU386Y in Tuned. A CX software update does not physically turn the unit into a CX-R. We do not assign one universal torque or power figure to every delivered bike here: check the actual configuration.

When collecting it, ask for connection to eBike Flow and an explanation of the available modes. Do not confuse the name of a motor mode with the ABS mode. They are different functions and it is useful to know where each one is reviewed. Keep a reference of settings before experimenting to be able to return to a known configuration.

The Bosch documentation on customization explains that increasing assistance and dynamics can change consumption and response. You do not need every control at maximum to make use of an eMTB. First find power delivery you can modulate, then observe consumption on your regular routes.

I would not infer noise, traction or ease of handling from the motor's suffix. Those questions require a real test. The useful request to the dealer is to try the fit and operation, not hear a maximum figure repeated that may not describe your riding.

800 Wh and PowerMore: range without kilometres invented

All three product pages list an 800 Wh PowerTube and PowerMore compatibility. The family documentation describes battery removal from below and the option of adding PowerMore 250. The total is a nominal 1,050 Wh; the extender is an accessory to confirm and budget for, not an automatically included battery.

We do not turn that capacity into guaranteed kilometres. Elevation gain, assistance, surface, temperature and fully kitted weight change consumption. Use our guide to Wh, elevation gain and range to plan using your own data. A sensible reserve on returning matters more than a theoretical catalogue distance.

Before buying the extender, check clearance in your frame size, the mount, approved cable and compatibility with your water bottle. If the internal battery comfortably covers your regular rides, investing first in maintenance and transport may be more useful. For long days without recharging, extra capacity may meet a genuine need.

Ask to remove, refit and secure the battery in the shop. Then imagine doing the same where you store the bike: flooring, lighting and handling space matter. Charging off the bike can simplify everyday life, but that advantage disappears if removal is awkward for you.

170/150 mm: buy suspension that you can take advantage of

Domain, ZEB and Podium are not interchangeable names. Sharing front travel does not mean sharing a damper, adjustments or service requirements. Likewise, identify the fitted rear shock by its part number rather than applying another Patron's advertised functions to the ST.

The current Tuned lists an inverted Podium. Before buying with plans to change wheels or fork later, check the system's interfaces. Our FOX Podium specific guide helps prepare that conversation without treating a substitution as if it were universal.

For any of the three, request setup for your fully kitted weight and record the starting settings. Do not copy another fork's click count or another rider's pressure. Change one variable at a time and use a familiar section to assess the result. See the sag, rebound and compression guide as guidance, keeping the component manual as a reference.

I would also ask about servicing, spares and rear shock access. Premium suspension that is poorly adjusted or whose maintenance you postpone is not necessarily a more sensible purchase than a cheaper setup that is properly maintained.

Derailleur, wheels and tires: costs after purchase

The 910 offers mechanical Deore; the 900 moves to GX AXS Transmission and the Tuned to X0 AXS Transmission. These entail different maintenance and usage decisions. A wireless system adds battery management; a mechanical one requires cable care and adjustment. Neither prevents chain, chainring or cassette wear.

Consider consumable prices, local availability and what you can fix on a ride. The Eagle Transmission Guide explains why buying a derailleur alone is not enough to replicate every build. Request a complete quote before planning a conversion.

The 900's product page combines a Magic Mary front tire and Albert rear, with radial construction. Do not infer one pressure for every buyer from tire size. The Albert radial guide differentiates casing, compound and adjustment. Compare the exact version supplied, not only the commercial name of the tire.

For the first year's budget, include tires, pads, drivetrain and suspension. If the dealer proposes substituting a component because of availability, request the revised list before accepting. Total cost depends on what you actually receive and how you will use it.

Display, size and total weight: check with your own kit

The 900 and Tuned product pages list Kiox 400C and Mini Remote; the 910 lists System Controller and Mini Remote. Do not assume the base model has an integrated display because of a 900 photograph. Check readability, control reach and hand position with your usual gloves.

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Stated approximate weights are 25.3 kg for the 910, 24.3 for the 900 and 24.4 for the Tuned. These are manufacturer figures, not our own weigh-ins or promises for every size. The most expensive build is not automatically the lightest. Lift and transport the actual bike if those tasks are part of your routine.

The stated limit is 130 kg for the complete system, including bike, rider and kit; not a 130 kg rider. As an arithmetic example, a 95 kg person plus a 25.3 kg bike leaves 9.7 kg for everything else. Check actual fully kitted weight and additional component limits, without treating this example as permission to overload them.

Size depends on riding position and mobility, not just height. Check usable dropper travel, handlebar height and clearance when descending. If you are between sizes, try both before choosing the one with the best discount.

Photos and specifications: how to avoid receiving a different build

During our check we found differences between some images or general family descriptions and the detailed specification for the current Tuned. We therefore did not use its gallery to illustrate the CX-R/Podium build. In addition, the bike catalogue on Bosch's ABS Pro page includes a 2027 Patron ST Tuned with ABS: we do not automatically apply that to the Spanish model in this table. These are reasons to confirm season and bike, not declare another configuration impossible.

An old photograph may be attractive and authentic, but it does not prove which components a current offer includes. If the seller advertises different equipment, request its specification and exact reference rather than assuming one build covers every market and season.

• Reference: model, season, color and size in writing.
• Brakes: expressly confirm ABS if it is a requirement.
• Suspension: identify fork, rear shock and real controls.
• Battery: capacity, charger, keys and a demonstration of removal.
• Delivery: final list of agreed components and setup.
• Service: workshop, servicing and access to spares for the build.

Use our delivery checklist. A good comparison ends with the identification of the bike you take, not the capture of the ad. There is no need to be suspicious of everything: important differences must be settled before paying.

Conclusion and Frequently Asked Questions

I would consider the 910 to preserve budget, the 900 if specifically seeking ABS Pro and the Tuned if I wanted its CX-R/Podium configuration. I would not choose by price tier or assume the higher model includes every feature of the lower ones. Size, verifiable delivery and servicing remain the decisive filters.