Scott Spark RC World Cup EVO TR

The 2024 "Spark RC World Cup EVO TR" model from Scott is a highly advanced mountain bike designed for demanding riders. Priced at EUR 10,999, this bike offers a wide range of high-quality components and technical features that make it a top-of-the-range model in its category.

The frame of the Spark RC World Cup EVO TR is made from Spark RC Carbon HMX and features Integrated Suspension Technology and Flex Pivot. This design allows for an adjustable head tube angle and incorporates the Syncros Cable Integration System. The frame is fitted with a BB92 bottom bracket, a UDH interface and a 12x148mm Boost standard with a 55mm chainline.

The model’s hydraulic disc brakes are Shimano XTR M9100, both front and rear. The front brake disc measures 180 mm (Shimano RT-MT900 CL), whilst the rear brake disc measures 160 mm (Shimano RT-MT900 CL). The drivetrain features the SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS wireless electronic 12-speed system, controlled by the SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Controller.

The suspension consists of the RockShox SID Ultimate RD3 Air fork with 120 mm of travel and the RockShox NUDE 5 RLC3 Trunnion shock, which also offers 120 mm of travel. These suspension systems are specifically tailored to the needs of racing cyclists and offer three modes: Lockout, Traction Control and Descend.

The drivetrain is powered by the SRAM XX Eagle Transmission crankset with a 32T chainring configuration and a SRAM XX SL Eagle XS 1299 cassette (10-52). The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide with a shell width of 41x92 mm.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser iC SL XC Carbon, 740 mm wide with an 8° back sweep. The grips are Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips. 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 1.0S-30 CL carbon rims, which are tubeless-compatible and fitted with DT Swiss 240 Ratchet EXP 36 hubs. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race in size 29x2.4", which are also tubeless-compatible and feature EXO sidewall reinforcement.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra 1.0 Regular with carbon rails, and the seatpost is a FOX Transfer SL Performance Elite Dropper Post with a drop of 75 mm for size S and 100 mm for sizes M, L and XL.

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

The Spark RC World Cup EVO TR is suitable for riders between 180 cm and 190 cm in height. The bike’s gross weight is 17,420 g. The packaging dimensions are 27 mm wide, 88 mm high and 171 mm long. This model offers an outstanding combination of lightweight construction, stability and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for ambitious mountain bikers.