Scott Sweep: the urban e-bike with the Bosch Hub Line rear-hub motor
The Scott Sweep is a new family of urban e-bikes, introduced in late July 2026 for the 2027 model year. What's new: its Bosch motor isn't at the pedals, but in the hub of the rear wheel. That motor, the Bosch Hub Line, is the very first hub motor from Bosch eBike Systems, announced in June 2026. So is it a “new Bosch motor”? Yes, and a first for Bosch. Here is what it offers, what it changes in the city and how to choose between the three models: the Sweep 10, the Sweep 20 and the Sweep 20 Wave.
The Sweep 10, the sporty version of the family: rigid fork and aluminum frame. Photo: Scott
The short version
The Scott Sweep is an urban e-bike with an aluminum frame, powered by the Bosch Hub Line: a 45 Nm rear-hub motor paired with a removable 360 Wh Bosch PowerTube battery. Three models share this base: the Sweep 10, sporty, with a rigid fork; the Sweep 20, more comfortable, with a 75 mm suspension fork; and the Sweep 20 Wave, the same version with a step-through frame.
What is the Scott Sweep?
The Sweep is aimed at commuters and city riders. According to Velomotion, Scott designed it around three ideas: simple handling, low-maintenance technology and a clean frame that doesn't immediately look like a classic e-bike. Scott, a brand founded in 1958 in Sun Valley, Idaho, and now based in Switzerland, is expanding its urban range with it.
The aluminum frame was developed for the occasion and is rated for a maximum total weight of 130 kg (287 lb), rider, bike and luggage included. Every model is equipped for daily use: fenders, front and rear lights, a kickstand and a rack.
What is the Bosch Hub Line, Bosch's first hub motor?
A hub motor sits at the center of a wheel, here the rear wheel, and turns it directly. Until now, Bosch built its reputation on mid-drive motors, installed at the pedals. The Hub Line takes a different approach. According to Bosch, it delivers a maximum torque of 45 Nm and 250 W of continuous output (up to 400 W at peak), and weighs only about 2.3 kg (5 lb).
“With our new products centered around the Hub Line, we are ushering in a new era of urban eBikes.”
— Claus Fleischer, CEO of Bosch eBike Systems — Electrek
At the rear, the motor sits in the wheel hub. The chain and derailleur gears remain conventional. Photo: Scott
Hub motor or mid-drive motor: what's the difference?
If you're new to e-bikes, the question comes up quickly: where is the motor, and does it matter? Here are the essentials, based on Bosch’s technical data table, which compares the Hub Line with its mid-drive motors.
| Hub motor (Hub Line) | Mid-drive motor (at the pedals) | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | In the rear wheel hub | At the bottom of the frame, at the pedals |
| Motor weight | About 2.3 kg (5 lb) | 2 to 3.2 kg (4 to 7 lb) depending on the motor |
| Maximum torque | 45 Nm | 40 to 120 Nm depending on the motor |
| Look of the bike | Slim frame, no motor housing at the pedals | Visible motor housing at the bottom of the frame |
| Gearing | Derailleur only | Derailleur or internally geared hub, depending on the motor |
| Best for | The city, daily trips | Long steep climbs, heavy loads |
In short, a hub motor bets on discretion and lightness for the city; a mid-drive motor offers more torque for demanding climbs and loads. Neither is “better” in itself: it all depends on your rides.
What does it change in the city?
Bosch highlights three things. First, style: the drive unit “disappears discreetly into the hub of the eBike – for a purist style and clean look”. On the Sweep, the pedal area has no motor housing: the frame stays slim. Next, weight: 2.3 kg (5 lb) for the motor, which helps keep the bike nimble. Finally, riding feel: sensor fusion continuously analyzes your pedaling so the assistance responds quickly, and the Hub Line is part of Bosch's smart system, connected to the eBike Flow app.
At the pedals, there is no motor housing: it sits in the rear wheel. Photo: Scott
What range does the PowerTube 360 battery give you?
All three models get a removable Bosch PowerTube 360 battery of 360 Wh, housed in the down tube. Bosch calls it its slimmest battery to date and claims a range of over 80 km, a figure that varies with riding conditions. To go further, all models accept the optional PowerMore 250 range extender, the size of a water bottle, which adds 250 Wh.
The battery sits in the down tube, which keeps the frame line clean. Photo: Scott
Sweep 10, Sweep 20 or Sweep 20 Wave: which model should you choose?
The three models share the motor, the battery, the aluminum frame, the fenders, the lights and the kickstand. They differ by fork, cockpit and rack.
| Sweep 10 | Sweep 20 | Sweep 20 Wave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | Diamond, aluminum | Diamond, aluminum | Step-through “Low-step Wave”, aluminum |
| Fork | Rigid, lightweight alloy | Suspension, 75 mm of travel | Suspension, 75 mm of travel |
| Cockpit | One-piece Syncros handlebar-stem | Adjustable stem, built-in SP Connect phone mount | Adjustable stem, built-in SP Connect phone mount |
| Rack | Lightweight side pannier rails, up to 8 kg (18 lb) | Racktime SNAPIT 2.0, up to 25 kg (55 lb) | Same equipment as the Sweep 20 |
| Designed for | Commuters who want a light, nimble bike | Comfort and a personalized riding position | Easier mounting and dismounting |
The Sweep 10 is the sporty version: rigid fork, clean lines, small rails for side panniers. The Sweep 20 models focus on comfort: the 75 mm suspension fork absorbs rough pavement, the adjustable stem lets you fine-tune your position and the rack carries a heavier load.
The Sweep 20: 75 mm suspension fork and rear rack. Photo: Scott
The Sweep 20 Wave takes this base and adds a step-through frame that is easier to step over: an advantage if you get on and off the bike often, with a bag or groceries.
The Sweep 20 Wave: the step-through frame makes getting on and off easier. Photo: Scott
The Sweep 20's adjustable stem lets you fine-tune your riding position. Photo: Scott
Who is the Scott Sweep for?
For everyday trips: getting to work, running errands, getting around town without worrying about the mechanics. Beginners in e-biking will find a discreet, easy-to-handle bike; more experienced riders, a light bike for the city.
Bosch positions the Hub Line for the city, and that is the Sweep's logic too. If your route has long steep climbs or heavy loads, a mid-drive motor is generally better suited, as the table above shows: our guide Which Bosch engine is made for you? covers Bosch's mid-drive motors.
Frequently asked questions
What is a hub motor on an e-bike?
It's a motor placed at the center of a wheel — here the rear wheel — that turns it directly. A mid-drive motor, by contrast, sits at the pedals and delivers its assistance through the chain and gears. On the Scott Sweep, you pedal with an ordinary chain and derailleur: the Hub Line provides the assistance from the wheel. For beginners, here are the pros and cons of each approach.
Hub motor (Hub Line)
- Pros: discreet, with a slim frame and no motor housing at the pedals; light, at about 2.3 kg (5 lb); designed for the city.
- Cons: more modest torque (45 Nm), so less comfortable on long steep climbs or with heavy loads; works with a derailleur only; fewer compatible Bosch features.
Mid-drive motor (at the pedals)
- Pros: more torque (40 to 120 Nm at Bosch), assistance that goes through the bike's gears, which helps on climbs, and a broader range of features.
- Cons: a visible motor housing at the bottom of the frame, and a motor that is often heavier.
Is the Bosch Hub Line Bosch's first hub motor?
Yes. Bosch eBike Systems announced it in June 2026 as its very first hub motor: until then, its motors sat at the pedals. The Scott Sweep is among the bikes built around this motor for the 2027 model year.
How much power and torque does the Bosch Hub Line deliver?
According to Bosch, the Hub Line delivers a maximum torque of 45 Nm, 250 W of continuous output and up to 400 W at peak, for a weight of about 2.3 kg (5 lb).
Can you add a battery to the Scott Sweep?
Yes. All three models are compatible with the optional Bosch PowerMore 250 range extender: the size of a water bottle, it adds 250 Wh to the 360 Wh of the main battery.
Does the Hub Line offer the same features as Bosch mid-drive motors?
Not all of them. Bosch states that the Hub Line uses an adapted set of components and functions. Notably, it is not compatible with Bosch eBike ABS, the PowerTube 720 and 800 batteries, or some assistance modes such as eMTB or Cargo. The full list is on Bosch’s Hub Line page.
An urban e-bike that changes the mechanics
The Scott Sweep combines a discreet motor in the wheel, a battery built into the frame and three configurations for different uses: the lightness of the Sweep 10, the comfort of the Sweep 20 or the easy step-through of the Sweep 20 Wave. It's a bike designed for everyday city life, and a chance to discover Bosch's Hub Line.
At Bicycles Quilicot, we've been selling bikes in Montreal since 1915, and we're an official Scott retailer in Quebec. Find the full Sweep range in our online store, and write to us: we'll choose the right model and size with you.
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See the Scott rangeSources: Bosch eBike Systems — Hub Line page (Canada) · Bosch — Scott Sweep 20 Wave page · Velomotion — Sweep presentation · Electrek — Hub Line announcement