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Today’s Deals2018 Scott
Contessa Spark 930
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components.
| Weight | 29.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Acera Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
🐐 Estimated
Summary
The Scott Spark cross-country bike is celebrated for its brilliant balance of speed efficiency and trail fun, featuring a stiff, lightweight chassis and efficient triple-mode suspension. Its handling is composed and stable, encouraging aggressive riding through corners and technical sections. While it may lack pure race speed compared to the Spark RC, its performance and value are highly praised.
Flat-out fun trail geometry and suspension on a stiff, relatively lightweight chassis
Efficiency-enhancing triple-mode suspension
Excellent kit for the price
Composed handling and stability
Fun to ride, encouraging aggressive trail use
Lacks pure race speed compared to the Spark RC
All-alloy frame is heavier than carbon options
Rear suspension can feel too eager in open settings
A brilliant and unique balance of full-gas trail fun and flat-out, remote-controlled speed efficiency
BikeRadarIt’s like Nino has added a little of his talent into every Spark.
MBRIt was 2007 when the first Spark blew minds and broke records with its stunningly low weight and high-tech carbon construction.
Singletrack WorldFeedback?
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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
Jul 2018 · McCoy
N1NO Schurter managed to win his 29th World Cup. In front of a huge crowd in Val di Sole, the Olympic Champion dominated the race from the first lap.
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...
Mar 2018 · James Bracey
It doesn’t take long to realise that the Scott Spark RC 900 Team is one of the stand out XC race bikes. Trail bike geometry and efficient suspension.
Suspension options perfect for racing
Grip based lockout clamp limits grip choice
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.
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
| Frame | Spark 3 Alloy SL 6011 custom butted Hydroformed tubes tapered Headtube / BB92 dropouts for 141x5mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy Silver RL Solo Air 15x110mm QR axle / Tapered Steerer / Reb. Adj. Remote Lockout / 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | X-Fusion NUDE Trunnion SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj. 3 modes: Lockout - Traction Control -Descend Reb. Adj. Travel 120 - 85 - Lockout / 165X45mm Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x89.5mm |
| Headset | Syncros OE Press Fit / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm |
| Stem | Syncros 6061 Alloy oversize 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle |
| Handlebar | Syncros T-Bar / Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 720mm |
| Saddle | Syncros FL2.5 Women |
| Seatpost | Syncros Dropper 2.5 Remote 31.6mm / S size 100mm / M, L 120mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX RD-M7000-10 SGS Shadow Plus / 20 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore FD-M6020-D / / side swing |
| Crank | Shimano FC-MT500-B2-10 Boost 36x26 T |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M6000-I / Rapidfire Plus 2 way release |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50-10 / 11-36 T |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano M396 Disc 180mm F & R / SM-RT30 CL Rotor Type: Shimano Acera Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Syncros X-25 / 32H / 25mm Tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm |
| Front Hub | Formula CL811 / 15x110mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula CT1702 / 141x5mm |
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster / 2.35 / 60TPI |
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