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Today’s Deals2018 Scott
Spark 700 Tuned
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
| Weight | 26.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 85 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, X1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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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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.
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...
Jul 2017
The Scott Spark 900 loves to rack up long, fast miles on technical trails.
Mar 2017 · Christoph Bayer
SCOTT duly launched the SCOTT Spark Plus, a much more trail-orientated bike with more travel, plus-size tires, and ultimately the potential for more grins.
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.
Dec 2016 · Berne Broudy
Scott is showing its commitment to female riders with a full range of women’s options in 2017
Dec 2016 · Jon Woodhouse
Versatile, flattering and fun; a true do-it-all trail bike tour de force. Buy if you have extremely deep pockets and want a hugely entertaining do-it-all trail bike
Ridiculously lightweight and capable mid-fat mile muncher that’s a whole bundle of fun
It’s a vast stack of cash, Plus rubber doesn’t love mud
| Frame | Carbon Fiber BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 34 Float Factory Air, FIT4 damper, Kashima, Boost, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX NUDE DPS EVOL, Kashima, Scott custom tune, Trunnion, 165mm x 45mm, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System Travel: 85mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, press fit integrated, shell 41mm x 92mm |
| Headset | Syncros Pro Drop In |
| Stem | Syncros FL1.5, alloy 2014, integrated spacer and top cup, 6° angle, 31.8mm clamp, Garmin mount |
| Handlebar | Syncros FL1.0 Carbon Mini Riser, 760mm width, 12mm rise, 9° sweep |
| Saddle | Syncros XM1.5, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer Dropper, Kashima, 100mm drop (S), 125mm drop (M-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Syncros Pro Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle, Boost |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX XG-1275, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM CN GX Eagle |
| Chain Guide | Scott |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RSC with 180mm Centerline rotors Type: SRAM Guide RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RSC |
| Rims | Syncros TR1.5 CL, 30mm width, tubeless ready, 28 hole |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Syncros TR1.5 CL, Boost front and rear, XD driver |
| Rear Hub | Syncros TR1.5 CL, Boost front and rear, XD driver |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rekon, 2.8" EXO TR 120tpi Kevlar bead 3C MaxxTerra, Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 2.8" EXO TR 120tpi Kevlar bead 3C MaxxSpeed |
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