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    Spark 9702023 Scott
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,899
    Where to Buy
    $1,899

    At Contender

    $2,599

    At Contender

    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		33.0 lbs
    4.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		RockShox Judy Silver TK
    Shock
    		X-Fusion
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		NX Eagle, SX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		130mm
    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
    Other Trail bikes
    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)

    25 mph

    Spark 970

    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 9702023 Scott
    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

    Fork

    RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air; 15x110mm QR axle / 42mm offset / Tapered Steerer; 2-Modes / Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 130mm travel

    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

    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

    Groupset
    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

    Wheels
    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

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