Scott Spark 970 blue

The "Spark 970 blue" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a versatile mountain bike that stands out for its high-quality components and advanced frame design. The frame is made from Spark Alloy SL 6011 and incorporates suspension technology, complemented by Flex Pivot and an adjustable head tube angle system. The Syncros Cable Integration System ensures a clean look and protects the cables from external influences. The frame is compatible with the BB92 bottom bracket standard and features a UDH interface as well as a 12x148mm axle with a 55mm chainline.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 14 kg. This model is suitable for riders between 180 cm and 200 cm in height. Braking is provided by Shimano MT201 disc brakes with 180 mm rotors at both the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance in all conditions.

The Spark 970 blue is fitted with a SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed groupset, operated via a SRAM SX Eagle trigger shifter. The fork is a RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air with 130 mm of travel and various adjustment options such as rebound adjustment and lockout. The rear shock is an X-Fusion NUDE 5 RLX Trunnion, developed specifically for Scott, offering three modes: Lockout, Traction Control and Descend. The shock has 120 mm of travel.

The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide, and the crankset consists of a SRAM SX Eagle DUB with a 32-tooth chainring. The cassette is an SRAM SX-PG1210 with a range of 11–50 teeth. The drivetrain is completed by an SRAM CN SX Eagle chain. The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 2.0 DC Alloy 6061 D.B., with a width of 760 mm and a backsweep of 8 degrees. The grips are Syncros Pro lock-on grips.

The stem is a Syncros DC 3.0 featuring the Syncros Cable Integration System; it has no rise and is made from 6061 aluminium. The headset allows the head tube angle to be adjusted by ±0.6 degrees. The wheelsets consist of Syncros X-30SE rims fitted with Schwalbe Wicked Will tyres in size 29x2.4", which are renowned for their performance and Addix compound. The hubs are by Formula, with the front hub being the CL-811 model (15x110mm) and the rear hub the CL-3248 model (12x148mm).

The saddle is a Syncros Tofino 2.5 Regular, and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.5 with a Vario adjustment range of 150 mm for sizes L and XL. The packaging dimensions are 27 mm wide, 88 mm high and 170 mm long, with a gross weight of 21040 g.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 500 mm, a stack of 627 mm, a seat tube length of 540 mm and a top tube length of 641 mm. The head tube angle is 66 degrees, the seat tube angle is 77 degrees, and the head tube length is 115 mm. The chainstay length is 438 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 44 mm, and the standover height is 801 mm. The fork offset is also 130 mm, the wheelbase measures 1236 mm in total, and the bottom bracket height is 332 mm.

The 2024 Scott Spark 970 blue thus offers a well-thought-out combination of stability, comfort and performance at a price of 2,999 EUR.