2018 Scott

Spark 900

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.

Weight26.9 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01, GX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Spark 900
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Spark 900

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'7", size Sm, Just right
  • 5'10", size MD, Just right
  • 6'0", size LG, Just right
Reviews
MTBR
Nino Schurter’s custom Scott Spark RC 900

Sep 2018

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

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Singletrack World
Review: The TwinLoc system on the 2018 Scott Spark RC 900 Team is this bike's secret weapon

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...

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MBR
Scott Spark RC 900 Team (2018) review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Suspension options perfect for racing

Lows
  • Grip based lockout clamp limits grip choice

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Up Close - Nino's 2018 Scott Spark RC 900

Mar 2018 · McCoy

The frame: The benchmark weight of 1779g (incl. shock and hardware) of the team's Spark RC 900 was not only achieved by utilizing the lightest and most

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SCOTT Contessa Spark 710 Plus Review – One to Beat Them All

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.

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Scott Spark 900

Jul 2017

The Scott Spark 900 loves to rack up long, fast miles on technical trails.

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MTB Mag
[Tested] Scott Spark 900 Premium

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

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Scott Spark 700 Plus Tuned

Apr 2017 · Smurf

Plus wheels ignited

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Spark 3 Carbon / IMP technology / HMF Mainframe BB92 / Alloy SL 6011 swingarm SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm TBC Trunnion box construction

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX 34 Float Performance Elite Air FIT4 3-Modes with low Speed adj. / 15x110mm QR axle tapered steerer / Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 120mm travel

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX NUDE EVOL Trunnion SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj. 3 modes: Lockout - Traction Control -Descend DPS / Reb. Adj. / Travel 120 - 85 - Lockout / 165X45mm

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP PF integrated / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros Pro Drop in / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" bearing diameter size 42mm and 52mm

Stem

Syncros FL1.5 / Alloy 2014 integrated Spacer & Top Cup / 31.8mm / 6° / 1 1/8"

Handlebar

Syncros FL1.5 T-Bar / Alloy 7050 D.B. T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips

Saddle

Syncros XR1.5 / Titanium rails

Seatpost

FOX Transfer Dropper Remote 31.6mm / S size 100mm / M, L & XL 125mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Syncros Pro Lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 / Eagle 12 Speed

Front Derailleur

SCOTT Chainguide

Crank

SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle GXP Boost PF QF 168 / 32T

Shifters

SRAM GX Trigger

Cassette

SRAM GX / XG1275 / 10-50 T

Chain

SRAM CN GX Eagle

Chain Guide

Scott

Brakes

Shimano XT M8000 Disc 180mm F & R / SM-RT64 CL Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano XT M8000

Wheels
Rims

Syncros XR1.5 CL F: 15x110mm, R: 12 x 148mm Boost 25mm Tubless ready rim 28H / XD / DT RWS w/Removable Lever with Tool

Front Hub

Syncros XR1.5 CL, Boost front and rear

Rear Hub

Syncros XR1.5 CL, Boost front and rear

Tires

Maxxis Forekaster / 2.35 / 120TPI Kevlar Bead TR Tubeless Ready / EXO / 3C maxx Speed

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