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Today’s Deals2017 Scott
Contessa Spark RC 700
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension women’s crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
| Weight | 22.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01, X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
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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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Sep 2018 · Mtbr
Besides the chance to claim rainbow jersey No. 7, winning in Lenzerheide would mean taking triumph on home soil, as the mountainous Swiss region has long been Nino Schurter’s primary training ground. - Mtbr.com
May 2018 · Anna Cipullo
A capable short-travel full-suspension bike that's lively and efficient on trails. Buy if you want a speed-focussed trail bike with a feedback-rich ride
Responsive handling, great spec
Expensive, not as “do-it-all” as the marketing would suggest
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.
Feb 2017
Much like the Fed wouldn’t settle for a rubbish racquet, Nino Schurter wouldn’t rock up to the start line aboard anything but the best, so when Scott released an all new Spark frame last year, we sat up and paid attention. We covered the revisions to the frame, as well as the spec on the …
Lightweight, intelligent frame design.
Confident geometry.
Race ready.
Narrow rims.
Integrated Twin Loc remote limits grip choice.
Jan 2017
A modern slant ushers the historically XC Scott Contessa Spark into new territory.
| Frame | Spark RC Carbon / HMX / IMP technology 1x optimized / BB92 / Carbon SMC Link Carbon swingarm / SW dropouts for Boost 148x12mm TBC Trunnion box construction / custom Chainguide BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 32 SC Float Performance Elite Air FIT4 3-Modes with low speed adj. Kabolt 15x110mm QR axle tapered steerer / Lockout / Reb. Adj. 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX NUDE Trunnion Contessa Custom Tune / w. travel geo adj. 3 modes: Lockout - Traction Control -Descend DPS / Reb. Adj./ Travel 100 - 70 - Lockout / 165X40mm Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP PF integrated shell 41x92mm |
| Headset | Syncros FL1.5 Drop in / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" Ti bearing diameter size 42mm and 52mm |
| Stem | Syncros FL1.5 integrated Spacer & Top Cup Alloy 2014 / 31.8mm / -6°/ 1 1/8" Garmin mount |
| Handlebar | Syncros FL1.0 SL Carbon T-Bar T shape flat / 9° / 700mm Syncros Women Pro Lock-On |
| Saddle | Syncros XR1.5 Women / Ti Rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros FL1.0 Carbon 10mm offset / 31.6mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 / Eagle 12 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SCOTT Chainguide |
| Crank | SRAM X1 Eagle GXP Boost PF Carbon crankarm QF 168 / 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle Trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 / XG1295 / 10-50 T |
| Chain | SRAM PCX01 Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR M9000 Disc 180/F and 160/Rmm SM-RT81 CL Icetech Rotor Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Syncros XR RC / 28H / Tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Aero Comp |
| Front Hub | Syncros XR RC CL / 15x110mm made by DT Swiss |
| Rear Hub | Syncros XR RC CL / Boost 148x12mm RWS w/removable Lever / XD made by DT Swiss |
| Tires | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO / 2.25 127EPI Kevlar Bead / Tubeless Easy PaceStar compound |
First added February 15
Last updated February 15
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