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2018 Scott

Spark RC 900 World Cup

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

Weight22.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 100 / 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXX1, X01
BrakesSRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Spark RC 900 World Cup
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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 World Cup

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"

🐐 Estimated

Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'0", size LG, Just right
  • 5'6", size MD, Just right
  • 5'10", size Md, Just right
Reviews

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.

Pros
  • 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

Cons
  • 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

Key Quotes
A brilliant and unique balance of full-gas trail fun and flat-out, remote-controlled speed efficiency
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It’s like Nino has added a little of his talent into every Spark.
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It 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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Mountain Bike Action
MBA Bike Review: Scott Spark RC 900 World Cup

Aug 2019 · McCoy

Proven race performance

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MTBR
Scott Spark RC 900 World Cup retro edition

Jul 2018 · Mtbr

With its 60 birthday this year, Scott is having a little retro fun. At the recent World Cup cross-country race in Italy, the Swiss bike maker presented Nino Schurter with a throwback Spark RC 900 World Cup. - 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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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

Apr 2017 · Smurf

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Spark RC Carbon / IMP technology / HMX 1x optimized / BB92 / Carbon swingarm / SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm TBC Trunnion Box Construction

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Rock Shox SID RLC Air Charger Damper with low Speed adj. 15x110mm Maxle Stealth / Tapered steerer / 2 Modes / 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 / Reb. Adj./ Travel 100 - 70 - Lockout / 165X40mm

Travel100mm

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

Saddle

Syncros XR1.5 / Titanium rails

Seatpost

Syncros FL1.0 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 X01 Trigger

Cassette

SRAM X01 / XG1295 / 10-50 T

Chain

SRAM PCX01 Eagle

Chain Guide

Scott

Brakes

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

TypeSRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level TLM

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss X1825 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 X1825 Spline CL, Boost front and rear

Rear Hub

DT Swiss X1825 Spline CL, Boost front and rear

Tires

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

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