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Spark 920
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with high-end components.
| Weight | 12.7 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 85 / 120mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X1, GX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
158cm – 171cm
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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 · Guy Kesteven
A brilliant and unique balance of full-gas trail fun and flat-out, remote-controlled speed efficiency. Buy if power, speed, control and fun are your thing
Flat-out fun trail geometry and suspension on a stiff, relatively lightweight chassis
Efficiency-enhancing triple-mode suspension
Excellent kit for the price
Lacks pure race speed (for that, look to the Spark RC)
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...
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
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
| Frame | Carbon Fiber BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 34 Float Performance Air, GRIP3 damper, Boost, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX NUDE DPS EVOL, Scott custom tune, Trunnion, 165mm x 45mm, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System Travel: 85mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, press fit, integrated, shell 41mm x 92mm |
| Headset | Syncros Pro Drop In |
| Stem | Syncros FL2.0, alloy 6061, integrated spacer and top cup, 6° angle, 31.8mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Syncros FL2.0 T-Bar, alloy 7050 D.B. 740mm width, 9° sweep, T-shape flat |
| Saddle | Syncros XR2.0, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | FOX Transfer Dropper, 100mm drop (S), 125mm drop (M-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Syncros Pro Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X1 1000 Eagle, Boost |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX XG-1275, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM CN GX Eagle |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX M7000 with 180mm front/160mm rear Shimano SM-RT64 CL rotors Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX M7000 |
| Rims | Syncros XR2.5 CL, 25mm width, tubeless ready, 28 hole |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Syncros XR2.5 CL, Boost front and rear |
| Rear Hub | Syncros XR2.5 CL, Boost front and rear |
| Tires | Maxxis Forekaster, 2.35" EXO 3C MaxxSpeed TR 120tpi kevlar bead |
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Last updated 3 September
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