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    Spark 9702018 Scott
    Recommended
    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $1,799

    At Contender

    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		31.3 lbs
    4.1
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Judy Silver TK
    		X-Fusion
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    		Deore
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 11
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		120mm
    Rear Travel
    		120mm
    Brand Site

    scott-sports.com

    Summary
    		The Scott Spark 970 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
    Spark 970
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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

    Spark 970

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Spark 9702018 Scott
    Frame

    Aluminum

    Fork

    RockShox Judy Silver RL Solo Air, Boost, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System

    Travel: 120mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    X-Fusion RL, Trunnion, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System

    Travel: 120mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-MT500-PA, shell 41mm x 89.5mm

    Headset

    Syncros OE Press Fit

    Stem

    Syncros, alloy 6061, 6° angle, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Syncros T-Bar, alloy 6061, 740mm width, 9° sweep, T-shape flat

    Saddle

    Syncros XR2.5

    Seatpost

    Syncros, 400mm length

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore RD-M6000 SGS Shadow Plus

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore FD-M6020-D, side swing

    Crank

    Shimano FC-MT500-B2-10, Boost

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore SL-M6000-I, Rapidfire Plus, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG50-10, 11-36 tooth, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC X10

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    Shimano M315 with 180mm Shimano SM-RT30 CL rotors

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M315

    Wheels
    Rims

    Syncros X-25, 25mm width, tubeless ready, 32 hole

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 15G, 1.8mm

    Front Hub

    Front: Formula CL811, Boost 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Formula CT1702, 5mm x 141mm

    Rear Hub

    Front: Formula CL811, Boost 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Formula CT1702, 5mm x 141mm

    Tires

    Maxxis Forekaster, 2.35" 60tpi

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