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Today’s Deals2018 Scott
Spark Contessa RC 900
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension women’s crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
| Weight | 22.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 70 / 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox SID |
| Shock | Fox |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, X1 |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
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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
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 · 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
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 | Carbon Fiber |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID RLC, Air Charger damper, Maxle Stealth thru axle, TwinLoc Technology Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX NUDE, Trunnion mount, Contessa custom tune, lockout, TwinLoc Technology, 165mm x 40mm Travel: 70mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, press fit |
| Headset | Syncros Pro |
| Stem | Syncros XR1.5, integrated spacer and top cup, 2014 alloy, 31.8mm clamp, Garmin mount |
| Handlebar | Syncros FL1.0 Carbon T-Bar, 700mm width, 9° rise, t-shape flat |
| Saddle | Syncros FL1.5 Women, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros FL1.0 Carbon, 10mm offset, 350mm length Type: Rigid |
| 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 X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 XG-1295, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM PCX01 Eagle |
| Chain Guide | Scott |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL with 180mm front/160mm rear Centerline rotors Type: SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level TL |
| Rims | Syncros XR1.5 CL, 25mm width, 28 hole, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Syncros |
| Front Hub | Syncros XR1.5 CL, Boost front and rear |
| Rear Hub | Syncros XR1.5 CL, Boost front and rear |
| Tires | Maxxis Aspen, 2.25" Kevlar bead, tubeless ready, EXO 3C MaxxSpeed |
First added September 3
Last updated September 3
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