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    $1,799

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    €1,699

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    Category
    Trail
    Weight
    14.2 kg
    4.1
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox Judy Silver TK
    X-Fusion
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    Deore
    Drivetrain
    2 × 11
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    120mm
    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
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    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)

    45 km/h

    Spark 970

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Aluminum

    Fork

    RockShox Judy Silver RL Solo Air, Boost, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    X-Fusion RL, Trunnion, lockout, TwinLoc Suspension System

    Travel120mm

    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, 400mm length

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    N/A

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore RD-M6000 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 M315 with 180mm Shimano SM-RT30 CL rotors

    TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M315

    Wheels
    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

    Rear Hub

    Front: Formula CL811, Boost 15mm x 110mm, Rear: Formula CT1702, 5mm x 141mm

    Tires

    Maxxis Forekaster, 2.35" 60tpi

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