2018 Scott

Spark RC 900 SL

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.

Weight21.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkFox Factory Float 32
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXX1, XX1 Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Spark RC 900 SL

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'6", size MD, Just right
  • 5'10", size Md, Just right
Reviews
MTBR
Nino Schurter’s custom Scott Spark RC 900

Sep 2018

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

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Singletrack World
Review: The TwinLoc system on the 2018 Scott Spark RC 900 Team is this bike's secret weapon

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...

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MBR
Scott Spark RC 900 Team (2018) review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Suspension options perfect for racing

Lows
  • Grip based lockout clamp limits grip choice

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Up Close - Nino's 2018 Scott Spark RC 900

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

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SCOTT Contessa Spark 710 Plus Review – One to Beat Them All

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.

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Scott Spark 900

Jul 2017

The Scott Spark 900 loves to rack up long, fast miles on technical trails.

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MTB Mag
[Tested] Scott Spark 900 Premium

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

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Scott Spark 700 Plus Tuned

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Plus wheels ignited

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Spark RC Carbon / IMP technology / HMX SL 1x optimized / BB92 / Carbon swingarm / SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm TBC Trunnion Box Construction lightest frame 1799g (w/shock)

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX 32 SC Float Factory Air / Kashima FIT4 3-Modes with low Speed adj. / Kabolt 15x110mm axle tapered steerer / Lockout / Reb. Adj. 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX NUDE Trunnion SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj. 3 modes: Lockout - Traction Control -Descend DPS / Kashima / Reb. Adj. Travel 100 - 70 - Lockout / 165X40mm

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP PF integrated / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros FL1.5 Drop in / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" Ti bearing diameter size 42mm and 52mm

Stem

Syncros XR1.5 -8° Integrated Spacer & Top Cup 2014 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / Garmin mount

Handlebar

Syncros FL1.0 SL Carbon T-Bar T shape flat / 9° / 720mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips

Saddle

Syncros XR1.0 SL / Carbon rails

Seatpost

Syncros FL1.0 SL Carbon 10mm offset / 31.6 x 400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Syncros Pro Lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 / Eagle 12 Speed

Front Derailleur

SCOTT Chainguide

Crank

SRAM XX1 Eagle GXP Boost PF Carbon crankarm QF 168 / 32T

Shifters

SRAM XX1 Trigger

Cassette

SRAM XX1 / XG1299 / Gold / 10-50 T

Chain

SRAM PCXX1 Gold Eagle

Chain Guide

Scott

Brakes

SRAM Level Ultimate Disc / tool free reach adj 180/F and 160/Rmm Centerline CLX Rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level Ultimate

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss XRC 1200 Carbon Spline CL F: 15x110mm, R: 12 x 148mm Boost 25mm Tubless ready rim / 28H / XD DT RWS w/Removable Lever with Tool

Spokes

DT Swiss

Front Hub

DT Swiss XRC 1200, Boost front and rear

Rear Hub

DT Swiss XRC 1200, Boost front and rear

Tires

Maxxis Aspen / 2.25 / 120TPI Kevlar Bead TR Tubeless Ready / EXO / 3C maxx Speed Syncros Eco Sealant

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