Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 vs Scott Genius eRIDE 920
Comparison 2026 — E-Mountain Bikes
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Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 edges out the Scott Genius eRIDE 920 with an overall score of 90/100 against 85/100. It scores particularly well on trail performance (88/100) and suspension & comfort (96/100), making it the better all-round pick in E-Mountain Bikes.
The Scott Genius eRIDE 920 remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €4999.00 versus €6499.00.
Trail performance winner
Scott Genius eRIDE 920
2% higher than its rival
Value winner
Scott Genius eRIDE 920
7% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Trek Fuel EXe 9.7 | Scott Genius eRIDE 920 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €6499.00 | €4999.00+30% |
| Rating | ★4.7 (78) | ★4.5 (165) |
| Overall | 90/100+6% | 85/100 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Motor | TQ HPR50 (50 Nm, 1.8 kg) | Bosch Performance CX (85 Nm)+70% |
| Battery | 500 Wh | 625 Wh PowerTube+25% |
| Top speed | 25 km/h (NL legaal) | — |
| Drivetrain | SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed | Shimano XT 12-speed |
| Range | — | 60-90 km |
| Suspension & wheels | ||
| Front travel | Fox 36 Float, 140 mm | Fox 36 Float Performance, 150 mm |
| Rear travel | Fox Float DPS, 140 mm | Fox Nude TR, 150 mm (TwinLoc)+7% |
| Wheel size | 29" | 29" |
| Weight | 19 kg+24% | 23.5 kg |
Pros and cons
Trek Fuel EXe 9.7
Pros
- TQ HPR50 motor — 1.8 kg, smallest motor in its class
- 19 kg total — lighter than many analog MTBs
- Fox 36 fork + Fox Float DPS shock — premium suspension
- Trek's Knock Block headset protection
Cons
- €6499 — most expensive in this comparison
- TQ 50 Nm less than Bosch CX 85 Nm on steepest climbs
Scott Genius eRIDE 920
Pros
- TwinLoc 3-mode suspension from the bar
- Bosch Performance CX (85 Nm) with 625Wh battery
- 150mm travel — more than Cube for aggressive riding
- Alpine engineering from Swiss Scott
Cons
- 625Wh battery less than Giant 800Wh
- TwinLoc adds complexity — not every rider uses it