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Spark RC 900 SL
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
| Weight | 21.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 100 / 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XX1, XX1 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate 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 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 Standard: BB86/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 Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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 Travel: 100mm |
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Syncros Pro Lock-on |
| 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 Type: SRAM Level Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Level Ultimate |
| 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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Last updated September 3
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