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Spark 710
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
| Weight | 12.8 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 85 / 130mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
158cm – 171cm
168cm – 180cm
178cm – 189cm
186cm – 199cm
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Summary
The Scott Spark cross-country bike is celebrated for its brilliant balance of speed efficiency and trail fun, featuring a stiff, lightweight chassis and efficient triple-mode suspension. Its handling is composed and stable, encouraging aggressive riding through corners and technical sections. While it may lack pure race speed compared to the Spark RC, its performance and value are highly praised.
Flat-out fun trail geometry and suspension on a stiff, relatively lightweight chassis
Efficiency-enhancing triple-mode suspension
Excellent kit for the price
Composed handling and stability
Fun to ride, encouraging aggressive trail use
Lacks pure race speed compared to the Spark RC
All-alloy frame is heavier than carbon options
Rear suspension can feel too eager in open settings
A brilliant and unique balance of full-gas trail fun and flat-out, remote-controlled speed efficiency
BikeRadarIt’s like Nino has added a little of his talent into every Spark.
MBRIt was 2007 when the first Spark blew minds and broke records with its stunningly low weight and high-tech carbon construction.
Singletrack WorldFeedback?
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Sept 2018 · Mtbr
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
Jul 2018 · McCoy
N1NO Schurter managed to win his 29th World Cup. In front of a huge crowd in Val di Sole, the Olympic Champion dominated the race from the first lap.
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...
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.
Jul 2017
The Scott Spark 900 loves to rack up long, fast miles on technical trails.
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
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.
Punches well above its weight.
Doesn’t need all the gadgets.
| Frame | Carbon Fiber BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance Elite Air, FIT4 damper, Boost, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX NUDE DPS EVOL, Scott custom tune, Trunnion, 165mm x 45mm, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System Travel: 85mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB71-41A, shell 41mm x 92mm |
| Headset | Syncros Pro Drop In |
| Stem | Syncros FL1.5, alloy 2014, integrated spacer and top cup, 6° angle, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Syncros FL1.5 Mini Riser, alloy 7050 D.B. 760mm width, 12mm rise, 9° sweep |
| Saddle | Syncros XM1.5, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer Dropper, 100mm drop (S), 125mm drop (M-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Syncros Pro Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M8000 SGS Shadow Plus, direct mount |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT FD-M8020-D, side swing |
| Crank | Shimano XT FC-M8000-B2, Hollowtech 2 |
| Shifters | Shimano XT SL-M8000-I, Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec 2 clamp |
| Cassette | Shimano XT CS-M8000, 11-42 tooth, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG601 |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8000 with 180mm SM-RT64 CL rotors Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XT M8000 |
| Rims | Syncros TR2.0 CL, 30mm width, tubeless ready, 28 hole |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Syncros TR2.0 CL, Boost front and rear |
| Rear Hub | Syncros TR2.0 CL, Boost front and rear |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rekon, 2.8" EXO TR 120tpi Kevlar bead 3C MaxxTerra, Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 2.8" EXO TR 120tpi Kevlar bead 3C MaxxSpeed |
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Last updated 3 September
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