Spark 700
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
£2,859($3,620)Weight | 28.0 lbs |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
Fork | Fox Rhythm Float 32 |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | SX Eagle, NX Eagle |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Jul 2022 · Ron Koch
Now in their fourth iteration, the 2022 Spark RC and Spark 900 lines have continued their cross-country heritage on racetracks, blending modern technology and design to suit all levels of riders.
Jul 2022 · Jason_Schroeder
With an eye-catching integrated shock design, three-position suspension lockout, and 130mm fork, the Spark is a unique beast intended to conquer any trail.
May 2022
Which bike to pick out of the Scott Spark RC and the regular Spark? We go through the differences and similarities, and how we adapted our Spark 910 to turn it into one of the best race bikes we've ever tested. Get the lowdown in our Scott Spark RC review.
Ridiculously plush for an XC race bike
Outstanding descending control
Traction Control mode offers instantaneous climbing boost
Stealthy frame design hides shock from the elements
Adjustable geometry widens versatility
If you don't like suspension remotes, the Spark isn't for you
Headset cable routing adds maintenance frustration
Not the quietest bike
Not the lightest XC frame
Dec 2021 · Travis Engel
It's what's inside that counts
I mean, have you LOOKED at it?
Incredibly light for a trail bike
Impressively stiff chassis
Easier than you'd think to access rear shock
UDH derailleur hanger
Seriously, just LOOK at it!
Not as supportive as other 120mm bikes
Non-guided internal cable routing is noisy
Nov 2021 · Tom Marvin
Fast and furious, but can feel a bit like a coiled spring at times when you’re really hauling
Supremely smooth suspension over large and smooth hits
Picks up speed like nothing else
Up-to-date geometry with some adjustability
A bit of trail induced twang
If it pumped through terrain better, I’d be happier
Sep 2021 · Alan Muldoon
Name an XC event, and chances are that the unstoppable force that is Nino Schurter has probably won it on a Scott Spark RC WC.
Ruthless in its efficiency
Suspension could be more supple in Descend mode
Jul 2021 · Alec Levy-O'Brien
Erin Huck stunned crowds at the 2021 mountain bike national championships in Winter Park when she crossed the finish line more than two minutes clear of runner-up Alexis Skarda. Huck, a Scott-Shimano-Stans rider, is riding a 2021 Scott Spark 900 RC World Cup Contessa Signature equipped with plenty of goodies from brands such as Stages … Continued
Jul 2021 · Guy Kesteven
Scott’s new Spark cross-country racer might have hidden its shock but it doesn’t hide its performance
Totally sorted high-speed suspension
Remote suspension lockout front and rear
Sweetly balanced, adjustable handling
Clean internal shock aesthetics
Tight tracking frame and fork
Wireless gears
Big volume tires and rims
Excellent spec value
Competitive weight
Most riders will want a dropper
Press-fit bottom bracket needs regular checks
Not the lightest Spark frame
Frame | Spark 27.5" Alloy SL 6011 Custom Butted Hydroformed Tubes Tapered Headtube / BB92 / Boost 12x148mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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Fork | FOX 32 Float Rhythm 27.5 Grip 3 / 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / tapered steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 120mm travel / light tune Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | FOX Float EVOL Performace Trunnion SCOTT Light Tune / 3 modes / Lockout-Trail-Descend DPS / Reb. Adj. Travel 120mm / 165X45mm Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Pressfit / MTB 92 |
Headset | Syncros Pro Press Fit / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm |
Stem | Syncros 6061 Alloy Oversized 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 7° angle |
Handlebar | Syncros T-Bar / Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 680mm Syncros Pro lock-on grip |
Saddle | Syncros Belcarra 2.5 |
Seatpost | Syncros dropper DUNCAN Remote 31.6mm / 80mm Type: Dropper |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle 12 Speed |
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Crank | SRAM SX Eagle DUB Boost / 155mm / 30T |
Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle Trigger / MMX |
Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle / PG-1210 / 11-50 |
Chain | SRAM CN SX Eagle |
Chain Guide | SCOTT custom |
Brakes | Shimano MT501 Disc 160mm F&R / SM-RT54 CL rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Syncros X-25 / 32H / 25mm Tubeless ready |
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Spokes | Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm |
Front Hub | Shimano HB-MT400-B CL / 15x110mm |
Rear Hub | Shimano FH-MT400-B CL / Boost 12x148mm |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Forekaster / 27.5x2.35" / 60TPI Folding Bead TR Tubeless Ready / EXO, Rear: Maxxis Forekaster / 27.5x2.35" / 60TPI Folding Bead TR Tubeless Ready / EXO |
Last updated July 17
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