VeloNews 2008 Buyer's Guide Recommends Spark LTD
The Dream Bike...
SCOTT's IMP and CR1 technology combination has re¬sulted in the lightest full suspension frame in the world: 3.42 pounds for the frame plus half a pound for the Nude TC shock; the entire bike weighs 20.6 pounds. The Spark features a Naked External Tubeset (NET), carbon dropouts (w/replaceable hanger) and carbon cable stops to further reduce weight. At the core of the Spark's performance is Centerpoint technology, offering three unique travel modes and associated geometry. The sys¬tem activates each travel mode of the Nude TC shock via the TRACLOC handlebar-mounted switch, delivering on-the-fly lockout, traction mode (80mm) and all-travel mode (100mm).
FRAME: SCOTT Spark HMX carbon fiber NET tube set, Integrated Seatpost, IMP top, head and down tubes, CR1 carbon swingarm, carbon cable stops & dropouts with replaceable hanger, sealed aircraft bearings, optimized SLS kinematic, 100mm rear travel.
FORK: DT Swiss XRC 100 carbon lowers, air spring, rebound adjustable remote lockout, l00mm travel
COMPONENT HIGHLIGHTS: SRAM X.0, TruVativ Noir 3.3 carbon crankset, DT Swiss 190 ceramic wheelset, Scott Pilot SL handlebar and stem combo, Magura Marta SL Carbon disc brakes
WARRANTY: 3 years
WEIGHT: 20.6 pounds
