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Today’s Deals2018 Scott
Spark 900 Premium
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
| Weight | 26.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 Electronic |
| Groupset | XT Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
- 5'7", size Sm, Just right
- 6'1", size LG, Just right
- 5'7", size SM, Just right
- 5'10", size MD, Just right
- 6'0", size LG, Just right
- 5'10", size MD, Fits small
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
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
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
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.
Jul 2017
The Scott Spark 900 loves to rack up long, fast miles on technical trails.
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 Carbon / IMP technology / HMX BB92 / Carbon swingarm SW DM dropouts for Boost 12x148mm TBC Trunnion box construction BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 34 Float Factory Air / Kashima FIT4 3-Modes with low Speed adj. / 15x110mm QR axle tapered steerer / Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX NUDE EVOL Trunnion SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj. 3 modes: Lockout - Traction Control -Descend DPS / Kashima / Reb. Adj. Travel 120 - 85 - Lockout / 165X45mm Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB71-41A / 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 / Alloy 2014 integrated Spacer & Top Cup / 31.8mm / 6° / 1 1/8" Garmin mount |
| Handlebar | Syncros FL1.0 Di2 Carbon T-Bar T shape flat / 9° / 740mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips |
| Saddle | Syncros XR1.5 / Titanium rails |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer Dropper Remote Kashima / 31.6mm / S size 100mm / M, L & XL 125mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Syncros Pro Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 RD-M8050 GS DM / Shadow Plus / 22 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 FD-M8070 with SM-M905-D Adaptor |
| Crank | Shimano XT FC-M8000-B2 / Hollowtech 2 34x24 T |
| Shifters | Shimano XT Di2 SL-M8050-I Electronic shift switch Ispec 2 clamp |
| Cassette | Shimano XT CS-M8000 / 11-42 T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG601 |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8000 Disc 180mm F & R / SM-RT64 CL Rotor Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT M8000 |
| Rims | DT Swiss X1825 Spline CL F: 15x110mm, R: 12 x 148mm Boost 25mm Tubless ready rim / 28H DT RWS w/Removable Lever with Tool |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss |
| Front Hub | Front: DT Swiss X1825 Spline CL, Boost 15mm x 110mm, Rear: DT Swiss X1825 Spline CL, Boost 12mm x 148mm |
| Rear Hub | Front: DT Swiss X1825 Spline CL, Boost 15mm x 110mm, Rear: DT Swiss X1825 Spline CL, Boost 12mm x 148mm |
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster / 2.35 / 120TPI Kevlar Bead TR Tubeless Ready / EXO / 3C maxx Speed |
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Last updated September 3
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