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Today’s Deals2018 Scott
Spark RC 900 Comp
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
| Weight | 27.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 110mm |
| Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X1, GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
- 6'0", size LG, Just right
- 5'6", size MD, Just right
- 5'10", size Md, Just right
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 · 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 RC Alloy SL 6011 custom butted Hydroformed tubes tapered Headtube / BB92 / DM hanger dropouts for 12x148mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 32 Float Rhythm Grip 3 / 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / tapered steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 110mm travel Travel: 110mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float Performace Trunnion 3 modes / Lockout - Trail - Descend DPS / Reb. Adj. Travel 100mm / 165X45mm Travel: 100mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP PF integrated / shell 41x89.5mm |
| Headset | Syncros Pro Press Fit / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm |
| Stem | Syncros XR2.0 -8° Integrated Spacer & Top Cup 6061 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8" |
| Handlebar | Syncros FL2.0 T-Bar / Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 720mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips |
| Saddle | Syncros XR2.0 / CROM rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros FL2.0 / 10mm offset 31.6 x 400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Syncros Pro Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX / Eagle 12 Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X1 1000 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 | N/A |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL Disc / tool free reach adj 180/F and 160/Rmm Centerline Rotor Type: SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level TL |
| Rims | Syncros XR2.5 6 Bolt F: 15x110mm, R: 12 x 148mm Boost 25mm Tubless ready rim / 28H / XD |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Syncros XR2.5, 6-bolt, Boost front and rear |
| Rear Hub | Syncros XR2.5, 6-bolt, Boost front and rear |
| Tires | Maxxis Aspen / 2.25 / 60TPI Kevlar Bead TR Tubeless Ready / Dual compound |
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Last updated September 3
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