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Today’s Deals2017 Scott
Contessa Spark 710
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
| Weight | 27.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
🐐 Estimated
Summary
The Scott Spark is a versatile cross-country bike that excels in both climbing and descending, with updated geometry and suspension that enhance its agility and stability. Its lightweight frame and efficient pedaling make it a top performer on climbs, while its capable handling and supportive suspension allow it to tackle technical terrain with confidence. The bike's TwinLoc suspension control system adds to its versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of riding styles.
Lightweight and efficient for climbing
Versatile and capable on descents
Updated geometry for improved handling
TwinLoc suspension control system
Supple and supportive suspension performance
Crowded cockpit with multiple controls
Limited dropper post travel on some models
Tyre pressure sensitivity affecting ride quality
The bike was playful and fun, even bombing down lift-served flow trails—trails where I don’t normally choose to ride a cross-country race bikeBicycling
We think of the new Spark as having the genetics of an XC-race bike, but the breeding of a trail bike.
BIKE MagazineThe Spark is for those who value flat-out climbing speed as much as full-gas singletracking and descending thrills.
BikeRadarThe combination of a slacker front end, short stays, and progressive suspension design that’s sensitive off the top, but supportive thereafter, results in a bike that punches far above its proverbial weight.
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Mar 2018 · Wil Barrett
In Issue #116 of Singletrack Magazine, Wil and the crew tested three new generation full suspension XC race bikes. Read on for the full review of the 2018 Scott Spark...
Oct 2017 · Antonia Buckenlei
SCOTT claim to have created exactly this, lauding the SCOTT Contessa Spark Plus as able to excel at pedalling efficiency as well as sublime descending.
Sep 2017 · Jason Sumner
If you like riding mountain bikes uphill and downhill with equal precision and efficiency, the Scott Spark is a serious no-compromise option. - Mtbr.com
May 2017 · Marco Toniolo
[ad3] Scott completely redesigned the Spark and launched it last summer. After a short test of the Plus version, now it’s time for our review of the 29er with 120mm of front and rear travel. The Premium model is entirely equipped with mechanical Shimano XTR. Scott Spark 900 Premium highlights Frame: full carbon Wheels format: 29” Adjustable geometry: no Rear/front travel: 120/120 mm Compatibility with 650+ format: no Rear Boost: yes Fork Boost: yes Metric shock: yes (165mm of interaxis and 45mm of travel) Tubeless ready rims and tires: yes Transmission: 12×11 (front 34×24, 11-40 cassette) Derailleur mount: yes Bottle
Apr 2017 · Danny Milner
The Scott Spark 710 Plus has been ridden to two Olympic gold medals; well now it can add our Trail Bike of the Year award to its glittering palmarès.
Punches well above its weight.
Doesn’t need all the gadgets.
Mar 2017
What’s the Spark model we’ve got on test? The Spark 900 we’ve got on test is a 120mm, 29” trail bike. With a dropper post and a beefy fork, it’s a world apart from the Spark RC 900 World Cup we recently tested. What’s the Scott Spark 900 all about? The 120mm trail bike hasn’t …
Well-thought out spec for the most part.
Lightweight.
Very supple rear suspension.
Tyres aren't great in dry conditions.
Narrow rims.
| Frame | Spark 3 Carbon / IMP technology / HMF Mainframe BB92 / Alloy SL 6011 swingarm SW DM dropouts for Boost 148x12mm TBC Trunnion box construction BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance Air Grip3 / 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / tapered steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX NUDE Trunnion Contessa Custom Tune / w. travel geo adj. 3 modes: Lockout - Traction Control -Descend DPS / EVOL / Reb. Adj. Travel 120 - 85 - Lockout / 165X45mm Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT500-PA shell 41x92mm |
| Headset | Syncros Pro Drop in / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" bearing diameter size 42mm and 52mm |
| Stem | Syncros FL1.5 integrated Spacer & Top Cup Alloy 2014 / 31.8mm / 6° / 1 1/8" |
| Handlebar | Syncros FL1.5 T-Bar / Alloy 7050 D.B. T shape Flat / 9° / 720mm Syncros Women Pro Lock-On |
| Saddle | Syncros XR2.0 Women |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer Dropper Remote 31.6mm / size S 100mm / M, L 125mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M8000 SGS DM / Shadow Plus / 22 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano SLX FD-M7020-11D / side swing |
| Crank | Shimano SLX FC-M7000-11-B2 Hollowtech II / 36x26 T |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX SL-M7000-11-I Rapidfire Plus / 2 way release Ispec 2 clamp |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX CS-M7000 / 11-42 T |
| Chain | KMC X11L |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7000 Disc 180mm F & R / SM-RT64 CL Rotor Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Syncros XR2.5 28H / Tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 2.0-1.8-2.0 Black |
| Front Hub | Syncros XR2.5 CL / 15x110mm made by DT Swiss |
| Rear Hub | Syncros XR2.5 CL / Boost 148x12mm RWS axle / made by DT Swiss |
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster 2.35 / 120TPI Kevlar Bead TR Tubeless Ready / EXO / 3C maxx speed |
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