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Today’s Deals2018 Scott
Spark 950
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
| Weight | 30.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore 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
Jul 2018 · Guy Kesteven
A brilliant and unique balance of full-gas trail fun and flat-out, remote-controlled speed efficiency. Buy if power, speed, control and fun are your thing
Flat-out fun trail geometry and suspension on a stiff, relatively lightweight chassis
Efficiency-enhancing triple-mode suspension
Excellent kit for the price
Lacks pure race speed (for that, look to the Spark RC)
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...
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.
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 | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 32 Float Rhythm, GRIP3 damper, Boost, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float EVOL Performance, Trunnion, 165mm x 45mm, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT500-PA, shell 41mm x 92mm |
| Headset | Syncros Comp Press Fit |
| Stem | Syncros, alloy 6061, 6° angle, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Syncros T-Bar, alloy 6061, 740mm width, 9° sweep, T-shape flat |
| Saddle | Syncros XR2.5 |
| Seatpost | Syncros Dropper 2.0, 100mm drop (S), 120mm drop (M-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Syncros Pro Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M781 SGS Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore FD-M6020-D, side swing |
| Crank | Shimano FC-MT500-B2-10 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M6000-I, Rapidfire Plus, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50-10, 11-36 tooth, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano MT500 with 180mm Shimano SM-RT64 CL rotors Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano MT500 |
| Rims | Syncros X-25S, 25mm width, tubeless ready, 32 hole, sleeve joint |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 15G, 1.8mm |
| Front Hub | Front: Shimano HB-M6010-B CL, Boost 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Shimano FH-M6010-B CL, Boost 12mm x 148mm, XD driver |
| Rear Hub | Front: Shimano HB-M6010-B CL, Boost 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Shimano FH-M6010-B CL, Boost 12mm x 148mm, XD driver |
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster, 2.35" Dual Compound 60tpi kevlar bead |
First added September 3
Last updated September 3
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