DESIGN & INNOVATION AWARD 2017

With the brand-new Spark, SCOTT have masterfully crafted a platform that can rake in Olympic medals with riders like Nino Schurter on board, as well as exceed the needs and wants of weekend warriors and ambitious trail riders.

A bike for the masses, the Spark Plus 700 Tuned is built around the super-lightweight HMX carbon frame that draws on the speed of a purebred cross-country bike and the grin-inducing guts of a trail bike. Thanks to the TwinLoc technology, the suspension is unfailingly efficient and generates comfort and stability with the endless grip of the plus-size tires.

In terms of visuals, SCOTT have ticked all the boxes, from the spacers under the stem right back to the upright-positioned trunnion mount rear shock. This bike isn’t just capable of smashing weight and world records – it also improves the performance of all who ride it.