2018 Scott
Spark 960
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
| Weight | 32.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 85 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | SLX, Deore |
| 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
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Sep 2018
Besides the chance to claim rainbow jersey No. 7, winning in Lenzerheide would mean taking triumph on home soil, as the mountainous Swiss region has long been Nino Schurter’s primary training ground. - Mtbr.com
May 2018 · Anna Cipullo
A capable short-travel full-suspension bike that's lively and efficient on trails. Buy if you want a speed-focussed trail bike with a feedback-rich ride
Responsive handling, great spec
Expensive, not as “do-it-all” as the marketing would suggest
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...
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.
Suspension options perfect for racing
Grip based lockout clamp limits grip choice
Mar 2018 · McCoy
The frame: The benchmark weight of 1779g (incl. shock and hardware) of the team's Spark RC 900 was not only achieved by utilizing the lightest and most
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.
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
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver RL Solo Air, Boost, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | X-Fusion NUDE, Trunnion, Scott custom tune, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System Travel: 85mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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 Dropper 2.5, 100mm drop (S), 120mm drop (M-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Syncros Pro Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX RD-M7000-10 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 M396 with 180mm Shimano SM-RT30 CL rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M396 |
| 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, XD driver |
| Rear Hub | Front: Formula CL811, Boost 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Formula CT1702, 5mm x 141mm, XD driver |
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster, 2.35" 60tpi |
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