Compare: 2021 Scott Spark 960

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Spark 9602021 Scott	Recommended Top Fuel 52023 Trek

MSRP	$2,499	$2,699
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$2,699 At Trek $2,699 At Biloxi Bicycle Works
Category	Trail	Trail
Weight	32.0 lbs	33.7 lbs
	4.6	4.5
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver TK	RockShox Recon Silver RL
Shock	X-Fusion	X-Fusion
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	XT, Deore	Deore, Shimano
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full
Front Travel	130mm	120mm
Rear Travel	120mm	120mm
Brand Site	scott-sports.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Scott Spark 960 is a 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

2021 Spark 960

2023 Top Fuel 5

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Gear Range

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

2021 Spark 960

26 mph

2023 Top Fuel 5

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Spark 9602021 Scott	Top Fuel 52023 Trek

Frame	Spark 3 Alloy SL 6011 Custom Butted Hydroformed Tubes Tapered Headtube / BB92 / Boost 12x148mm 2.6" tire compatible BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	Alpha Platinum Aluminum, internal storage, tapered head tube, Knock Block 2.0, internal guided routing, downtube guard, magnesium rocker link, Mino Link, ABP, Boost148, 120mm travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air 15x110mm QR axle / 42mm offset / Tapered Steerer 2-Modes / Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 130mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Recon Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, lockout, tapered steerer, 42mm offset, Boost110, 15mm Maxle Stealth, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	X-Fusion NUDE RLX Trunnion SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj. 3 modes: Lockout-Traction Control -Descend Reb. Adj. Travel 120-85-Lockout / 165X45mm	X-Fusion Pro 2, 2-position damper, 185mm x 50mm
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-MT500 / shell 41x92mm	Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano BB-MT501 BSA; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano SM-BB52, 73mm, threaded external bearing
Headset	Syncros OE Press Fit / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm	Knock Block 2.0 Integrated, 72-degree radius (includes infinite-radius chip), sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Stem	Syncros Alloy 6061 oversized 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle	Bontrager Rhythm Comp, 31.8mm, 0 degree, 50mm length
Handlebar	Syncros Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 760mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips	Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager Rhythm Comp, alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Saddle	Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost	Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.5 31.6mm / S size 100mm / M, L & XL 125mm	Size: S, TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 100mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm, 346mm length; Size: M, M/L, TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 150mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm, 454mm length; Size: L, XL, XXL, TranzX JD-YSI-22PLQ, 170mm travel, internal routing, 34.9mm, 497mm length
Grips		Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS Shadow Plus / 12 Speed	Shimano Deore M6100, long cage
Crank	Shimano FC-MT511-1 32T	Size: S, M, M/L, L, Shimano MT512, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: XL, XXL, Shimano MT512, 30T ring, 55mm chainline, 175mm length
Shifters	Shimano Deore SL-M6100-IR / Rapidfire Plus Ispec EV clamp	Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Cassette	Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 / 10-51 T	Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12 speed
Chain	KMC X12	Shimano Deore M6100, 12 speed
Chain Guide	SCOTT custom
Brakes	Shimano MT201 Disc	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

Wheels

Rims	Syncros X-25 / 32H / 25mm	Alex MD35, tubeless compatible, 32-hole, 35mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm
Front Hub	Shimano HB-MT410-B CL / 15x110mm	Bontrager alloy, 6-bolt, Boost110, 15mm thru axle
Rear Hub	Shimano FH-MT410-B CL / Boost 12x148mm / Micro Spline	Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, 6-bolt, Shimano MicroSpline freehub, Boost148, 12mm thru axle
Tires	Front: Maxxis Rekon / 2.4" / 60TPI, Rear: Maxxis Rekon / 2.4" / 60TPI	Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XT3 Elite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 29x2.40''; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Bontrager XR4 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength sidewalls, aramid bead, 120tpi, 29x2.40''
Disc Rotors	Shimano SM-RT10 CL / F&R 180mm	Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm; Size: S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm

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