Scott Spark RC Team black

The "Spark RC Team black" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding riders. The price for this model is 4799 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from Spark RC Carbon HMF and features Integrated Suspension Technology and Flex Pivot. The frame offers adjustable head angle geometry and the Syncros Cable Integration System. In addition, the bottom bracket is manufactured to the BB92 standard, and the bike has a UDH interface as well as a 12x148 mm thru-axle with a chainline of 55 mm. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 11 kg.

The bike is suitable for riders between 180 cm and 190 cm in height. The braking system consists of Shimano XT M8100 disc brakes at the front and rear, with the front brake disc measuring 180 mm and the rear one 160 mm. The gear system is also from Shimano; specifically, the XT RD-M8100 SGS Shadow Plus system with 12 speeds, operated by the Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR Rapidfire Plus shifter with an Ispec EV clamp.

Front suspension is provided by the FOX 34 SC Float Performance Air Grip fork, which has 120 mm of travel and offers various adjustment modes. The rear shock is a FOX NUDE 5 EVOL Trunnion, also with 120 mm of travel and three modes: Lockout, Traction Control and Descend. The bottom bracket is a Shimano SM-BB71-41A with a shell width of 41x92 mm. The crankset consists of a Shimano XT FC-M8120-1 Hollowtech 2 with a 32T chainring. The cassette is a Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 with a 10–51-tooth ratio, whilst the chain is a Shimano SLX CN-M7100.

The cockpit comprises a Syncros Fraser 2.0 XC aluminium handlebar, 740 mm wide with an 8-degree backsweep. The grips are Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips. The stem is a Syncros XC 2.0 with a -12° angle and a length of 60 mm. The headset is a Syncros Acros Angle Adjust & Cable Routing HS System, which allows for a head angle adjustment of ±0.6°.

The wheelset consists of Syncros Silverton 2.5-30 rims, which are tubeless-ready and have 28 spokes each. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race in size 29x2.4", which are also tubeless-ready and feature EXO protection.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0 with CRMO rails, mounted on a Syncros Duncan 2.0 seatpost with a 10 mm offset and dimensions of 31.6 x 400 mm. The bike’s packed dimensions are 26 mm wide, 88 mm high and 171 mm long, with a gross weight of 17,800 g.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 470 mm, a stack of 618 mm, a seat tube length of 490 mm, a top tube length of 613 mm, a head tube angle of 66 degrees, a seat tube angle of 76 degrees, a head tube length of 105 mm, a chainstay length of 438 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 44 mm, a top tube height of 778 mm, a fork offset of 130 mm, a wheelbase of 1205 mm and a bottom bracket height of 332 mm.

The Scott Spark RC Team black is therefore a well-designed and high-performance mountain bike, characterised by its high-quality components and sophisticated geometry, making it ideal for ambitious riders on challenging trails.