Scott Sub Tour 20
Pedal-assist, rated to 250W, assist cuts at 25 km/h. Declared by the brand; declaration not independently sighted.
Scott Sub Tour 20 (2027) at a glance
The Scott Sub Tour 20 is an alloy city and touring e-bike: Bosch Performance Line PX (90Nm) with a 720Wh battery, Gates belt drive, Shimano Nexus 5-speed hub, Shimano BR-MT200 2-piston hydraulic disc, SR Suntour XCM34 BOOST COIL LO fork and rack, lights and mudguards, 28.1kg. Also sold as the Sub Tour 20 Wave step-through, with the same motor, battery and drivetrain (29.7kg).
The Scott Sub Tour 20 is a commuter e-bike sold in Australia. It pairs a Bosch Performance Line PX mid drive motor with 90Nm of torque, a 720Wh battery, 29 inch wheels, and weighs 28.1kg. It is listed as a 250W pedal-assist e-bike limited to 25 km/h for Australian roads.
Also sold or searched as: Scott Sub Tour 20 eRIDE, Scott Sub Tour 20 Wave.
Is it for you?
Best suited to
Commuters who want belt drive and a big battery with a little less motor.
Standout strength
Bosch Performance Line PX 90Nm, 720Wh and a Gates belt with Nexus 5 hub.
The main compromise
Coil fork and basic Purion 200 display; no Australian price yet.
Full specification
Drive and power
Frame and ride
Australian compliance
Pedal-assist, rated to 250W, assist cuts at 25 km/h. Declared by the brand; declaration not independently sighted.
Sub Tour 20 vs Sub Tour 10
| Scott Sub Tour 20 | Scott Sub Tour 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | POA | POA |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line PX, mid drive | Bosch Performance Line CX, mid drive |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Battery | 720 Wh | 800 Wh |
| Claimed range | TBC | TBC |
| Weight | 28.1 kg | 28.1 kg |
| Frame | Alloy high-step or Wave step-through, front suspension | Alloy high-step or Wave step-through, front suspension |
| Wheels | 29 inch | 29 inch |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Availability | Availability unconfirmed | Availability unconfirmed |
Choose the Sub Tour 20 if
you want this spec at this price; on paper the two are very close, so ride both if you can.
Choose the Sub Tour 10 if
its battery is 80 Wh bigger, so you charge less often on long rides; it has 10 Nm more torque for steep hills and heavy loads.
How you would ride it
Scott
Swiss brand with one of the widest e-bike ranges in Australia: the Bosch CX Patron and Strike full-suspension eMTBs, the lightweight TQ Voltage and Lumen, Axis trekking hardtails, Solace and Fastlane e-gravel and e-road bikes, and the Sub, Sweep and Passage city range.
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Common questions
Is the Scott Sub Tour 20 road legal in Australia?
Yes. The Scott Sub Tour 20 is a 250W pedal-assist e-bike that stops assisting at 25 km/h, which meets the road-legal e-bike standard in every Australian state. Compliance is asserted by the brand rather than independently verified, so confirm the current spec with the seller.
What motor does the Scott Sub Tour 20 have?
The Scott Sub Tour 20 uses a Bosch Performance Line PX motor, in a mid-drive position, producing 90Nm of torque. Mid-drive motors climb hills better because they work through the bike's gears.
How much does the Scott Sub Tour 20 weigh?
The Scott Sub Tour 20 weighs about 28.1 kg. That matters if you need to lift it onto a car rack, carry it up stairs, or store it, since e-bikes are heavier than regular bikes because of the motor and battery.
Who sells and backs the Scott Sub Tour 20 in Australia?
The Scott range is distributed in Australia by Scott Sports Australia, sold through My Ride, Bicycle Superstore, Mackay Cycles and specialist Scott dealers. It comes with a Scott manufacturer's guarantee: 5 years on frames and rear ends (3 years if not serviced yearly by a Scott dealer; bike must be registered within one year). Bosch, TQ and component parts are covered by their makers. warranty. Buying from a brand with real Australian support matters most when something needs a warranty claim or a service.