2023 Scott
Spark 970
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$2,899| Weight | 33.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
None yet.
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Jan 2024 · Danger Holm
I had been wanting this super cool style of aluminium link housing since forever, and this little thing is what finally ignited the spark (pun intended) to tear the bike down one last time.
Jul 2023 · Ron Koch
Now in their fourth iteration, the 2022 Spark RC and Spark 900 lines have continued their cross-country heritage on racetracks, blending modern technology and design to suit all levels of riders.
Apr 2023 · Tom Law
A great frame that's held back by some below-par spec choices. It’s not the best value either
Great geometry for fast-paced trail riding
Super-smooth suspension
Well balanced when airborne
Clean frame design
TwinLoc lever awkward to use
Suspension bobs under power when left open
Brakes and rotors need upgrade
Front tyre lacks bite
Drivetrain isn’t as good as we’d expect for the price
Aug 2022 · Guy Kesteven
Is the 910 version of Scott’s racer the perfect XC/Trail crossover? Guy Kesteven has been hitting every sort of track and challenge on it to find out who will love it and who won’t
Super sleek, stiff and light frame
Low overall bike weight
Excellent Fox 34 and Shimano XT trail spec
Unique Scott multi-mode suspension
Well priced for the tech
Lots of levers and clattery cables
Front/rear suspension balance is slightly off
Bar is a wonky shape
Suspension creaks after a while
Jul 2022 · Jason_Schroeder
With an eye-catching integrated shock design, three-position suspension lockout, and 130mm fork, the Spark is a unique beast intended to conquer any trail.
May 2022
Which bike to pick out of the Scott Spark RC and the regular Spark? We go through the differences and similarities, and how we adapted our Spark 910 to turn it into one of the best race bikes we've ever tested. Get the lowdown in our Scott Spark RC review.
Ridiculously plush for an XC race bike
Outstanding descending control
Traction Control mode offers instantaneous climbing boost
Stealthy frame design hides shock from the elements
Adjustable geometry widens versatility
If you don't like suspension remotes, the Spark isn't for you
Headset cable routing adds maintenance frustration
Not the quietest bike
Not the lightest XC frame
Dec 2021 · Travis Engel
It's what's inside that counts
I mean, have you LOOKED at it?
Incredibly light for a trail bike
Impressively stiff chassis
Easier than you'd think to access rear shock
UDH derailleur hanger
Seriously, just LOOK at it!
Not as supportive as other 120mm bikes
Non-guided internal cable routing is noisy
Sep 2021 · Alan Muldoon
Name an XC event, and chances are that the unstoppable force that is Nino Schurter has probably won it on a Scott Spark RC WC.
Ruthless in its efficiency
Suspension could be more supple in Descend mode
| Frame | Spark Alloy SL 6011; Integrated Suspension Technology; Flex Pivot / Adjustable head angle; Syncros Cable Integration System; BB92 / UDH Interface / 12x148mm with 55mm Chainline BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH |
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| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air; 15x110mm QR axle / 42mm offset / Tapered Steerer; 2-Modes / Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 130mm travel Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | X-Fusion NUDE 5 RLX Trunnion; SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj.; 3 modes: Lockout-Traction Control-Descend; Reb. Adj.; Travel 120-80-Lockout / T165X45mm Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide / shell 41x92mm |
| Headset | Syncros - Acros Angle adjust & Cable Routing HS System; +-0.6° head angle adjustment; ZS56/28.6 – ZS56/40 MTB |
| Stem | Syncros DC 3.0; Syncros Cable Integration System; 0° rise / 6061 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8" |
| Handlebar | Syncros Fraser 2.0 DC Alloy 6061 D.B.; mini Rise / back sweep 8° / 760mm; Syncros Pro lock-on grips |
| Saddle | Syncros Tofino 2.5 Regular |
| Seatpost | Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.5; 31.6mm / S & M size 130mm / L & XL size 150mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle 12 Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM SX Eagle DUB; 55mm CL / 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle Trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM SX-PG1210 / 11-50 T |
| Chain | SRAM CN SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano MT201 Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Syncros X-30SE / 32H / 30mm |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm |
| Front Hub | Formula CL-811 / 15x110mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula CL-3248 / 12x148mm |
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Wicked Will 29x2.4"; Performance / Addix, Rear: Schwalbe Wicked Will 29x2.4"; Performance / Addix |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT10 CL / F&R 180mm |
Last updated April 13