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2017 Scott

Spark 730 Plus

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

Weight13,9 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Sektor
ShockX-Fusion
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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nimblestable
Spark 730 Plus
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Gearing

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)

43 km/h

Spark 730 Plus

42 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

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Summary

The Scott Spark is a versatile cross-country bike that excels in both climbing and descending, with updated geometry and suspension that enhance its agility and stability. Its lightweight frame and efficient pedaling make it a top performer on climbs, while its capable handling and supportive suspension allow it to tackle technical terrain with confidence. The bike's TwinLoc suspension control system adds to its versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of riding styles.

Pros
  • Lightweight and efficient for climbing

  • Versatile and capable on descents

  • Updated geometry for improved handling

  • TwinLoc suspension control system

  • Supple and supportive suspension performance

Cons
  • Crowded cockpit with multiple controls

  • Limited dropper post travel on some models

  • Tyre pressure sensitivity affecting ride quality

Key Quotes
The bike was playful and fun, even bombing down lift-served flow trails—trails where I don’t normally choose to ride a cross-country race bike
Bicycling
We think of the new Spark as having the genetics of an XC-race bike, but the breeding of a trail bike.
BIKE Magazine logoBIKE Magazine
The Spark is for those who value flat-out climbing speed as much as full-gas singletracking and descending thrills.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
The combination of a slacker front end, short stays, and progressive suspension design that’s sensitive off the top, but supportive thereafter, results in a bike that punches far above its proverbial weight.
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Singletrack World
Review: The TwinLoc system on the 2018 Scott Spark RC 900 Team is this bike's secret weapon

mrt 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...

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Mountain Bike Action
Tested- Scott Spark RC 900 World Cup

dec 2017 · MBA Action

Nino’s legs are not included

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
SCOTT Contessa Spark 710 Plus Review – One to Beat Them All

okt 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.

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MTBR
Scott Spark 900 review

sep 2017 · Jason Sumner

If you like riding mountain bikes uphill and downhill with equal precision and efficiency, the Scott Spark is a serious no-compromise option. - Mtbr.com

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BikeRadar
Scott Spark 730 review

apr 2017 · Guy Kesteven

Unique race fast, trail happy, multi-option ripper for riders who want max speed everywhere. Buy if you want a bike that’ll kill on the climbs but still thrill on the fun bits

Highs
  • Outstandingly light yet stiff trail-shaped, race-fast chassis in 27.5, 29 or plus formats, unique multi-mode TwinLoc suspension rips descents and smashes the climbs, sweetly detailed frame features and supporting spec

Lows
  • Multiple remotes make the left-hand side of the bar busy

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MBR
Scott Spark 710 Plus (2017) review - MBR

apr 2017 · Danny Milner

The Scott Spark 710 Plus has been ridden to two Olympic gold medals; well now it can add our Trail Bike of the Year award to its glittering palmarès.

Highs
  • Punches well above its weight.

Lows
  • Doesn’t need all the gadgets.

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Dirt Mountainbike
Scott Spark 700 Plus Tuned

apr 2017 · Smurf

Plus wheels ignited

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BIKE Magazine
Review: Scott Spark 720 Plus

mrt 2017

The all-new Scott Spark 720 Plus is a much-welcomed makeover of Scott’s iconic XC whip.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Spark Plus Alloy SL 6011 custom butted Hydroformed tubes tapered Headtube / BB92 / DM hanger dropouts for 148x12mm

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Rock Shox Sektor RL Solo Air 15x110mm QR axle / Tapered Steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 130mm travel

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

X-Fusion NUDE Trunnion SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj. 3 modes: Lockout - Traction Control -Descend Reb. Adj. Travel 120 - 85 - Lockout / 165X45mm

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros OE Press Fit / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm

Stem

Syncros 6061 Alloy oversize 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle

Handlebar

Syncros FL2.0 mini Riser / Alloy 6061D.B. 12mm rise / 9° / 740mm

Saddle

Syncros XM2.5

Seatpost

Syncros / 31.6x400mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX RD-M7000-10 SGS Shadow Type / 20 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore FD-M617-D / side swing

Crank

Shimano FC-M627-B2 / 2-piece Design 36x22 T

Shifters

Shimano Deore SL-M610 / Rapidfire Plus 2 way release w/gear indicator

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG50-10 / 11-36 T

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M365 Disc 180mm F & R / SM-RT30 CL Rotor

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros X35 / 32H / 35mm Tubeless ready

Spokes

Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

Front Hub

Shimano HB-M618-B CL / 15x110mm

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-M618-B CL / Boost 148x12mm RWS axle

Tires

Maxxis Rekon / 2.80 x 27.5 / 60TPI Kevlar Bead TR Tubeless ready Dual compound

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