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Spark Contessa 710
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s crosscountry bike with high-end components.
| Weight | 29.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 85 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X1, GX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore 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.
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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.
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...
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
Apr 2017 · Danny Milner
The Scott Spark 710 Plus has been ridden to two Olympic gold medals; well now it can add our Trail Bike of the Year award to its glittering palmarès.
Punches well above its weight.
Doesn’t need all the gadgets.
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.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance Air, GRIP 3, lockout, Boost Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX NUDE DPS EVOL, Trunnion, Contessa custom tune, lockout, TwinLoc Technology Travel: 85mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, press fit |
| Headset | Syncros Pro Press Fit |
| Stem | Syncros FL2.0, 6061 alloy, 6° angle, integrated top cup, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Syncros FL2.0 Mini Riser, 740mm width, alloy 6061 DB, 12mm rise, 9° sweep |
| Saddle | Syncros FL2.0 Women, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer, 100mm drop (S), 125mm drop (M), 150mm drop (L-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Syncros Pro Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X1 1000 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 | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano M6000 with SM-RT64 CL 180mm rotors Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M6000 |
| Rims | Syncros X-30S, 32 hole, 30mm width, sleeve joint, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 15G, 1.8mm |
| Front Hub | Front: Formula CL811, Boost 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Formula CL14811, Boost 148mm x 12mm, XD driver |
| Rear Hub | Front: Formula CL811, Boost 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Formula CL14811, Boost 148mm x 12mm, XD driver |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rekon, 2.8" 3C MaxxTerra 120TPI EXO TR Kevlar Bead, Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 2.8" 3C MaxxSpeed 120TPI EXO TR Kevlar Bead |
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