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1779 gramsbuilt with perfectionbred to win
Countless world cup wins, one champion ride.
The SCOTT Spark is not only one of the most successful full suspension bikes on the World Cup circuit, it’s also our most popular bike for non-racers. The light and stiff race proven frame design has always appealed to a broad spectrum of riders, from elite Cross-Country and marathon racers to casual enthusiast trail riders. Thanks to numerous tech features, the Spark`s versatility has been in a class of its own for many years.
"The Spark is packed with race dedicated tech features, I couldn't ask for a more race-optimized package."
Nino Schurter Olympic Champion, 6x World Champion & 6x World Cup Champion
The Racing Concept - or RC - is at the center of our brand heritage. SCOTT RC products have equipped the winners of World Cup Overalls, World Championships and Olympic medals. The Spark frame platform contains a dedicated RC collection which comprises of the lightest and most race-driven mountain bikes SCOTT has ever built.
Thanks to the Boost standard, all our 1x-optimized RC frames are even stiffer than ever before. The new RC family consists of five high-end, race-dedicated full-suspension models, all with 29” wheel size geometry. RC models come with 100 mm of travel.
Our approach with the new Spark was fairly simple – the frame built to suit the best of the best also had to suit everybody. The technologies utilized in the new Spark platform will push the bike’s boundaries again and make this latest iteration the greatest yet. Yet despite the Spark’s visual simplicity, the bike is loaded with technical features and details. The frame includes a host of minute, exquisitely detailed technical solutions which in total make it one of the best overall cross-country full suspension packages.
Frame features
1x / 2x option
Model
1X
2X
Spark RC 700/900 SL
Spark RC 700/900 Ultimate
Spark RC 700/900 World Cup
Spark RC700/900 PRO
Spark 700/900
Spark 710/910
Spark 720/920
Spark 700 Plus
Contessa Spark 700
The HMX-SL and HMX frames are optimized for 1x drivetrains only and therefore dedicated to race-oriented riders. The HMF line-up is designed and optimized around a double chain ring setup. These models can, however, accomodate a single chainring configuration.
ICCR2 cable routing
Routing the cables internally avoids bulky external hardware and looks cleaner. Due to the improved protection, the cables have a longer lifetime.
Chainguide
The new Spark chain guide weighs in at just 23 grams, is easy to assemble thanks to a smart mounting system and can accommodate 30T to 36T chainrings.
SW dropouts
The new Spark dropouts are designed to be integrated on the thru-axle system thanks to a hollow tube design that allows a simple and lightweight structure.
New Brake Mount (BM)
On the new Spark, we introduce a specific brake mount anchored directly to the chain stay and the wheel axle. Thanks to this solution, the carbon structure is cleaner and lighter and the flexion of the rear triangle on the brake side is not inhibited. The new brake mount is available for 160mm and 180mm rotors.
Trunnion Shock mount
The shock body now extends between the two lower mounting bolts which results in more stroke for the same eye to eye length. The Trunnion standard also offers structural gains. The shorter shock enables a very compact frame and shock package, which integrates tightly to the seat tube.
New Rear triangle (SST)
The rear triangle of the previous Spark consisted of 18 separate parts. The new rear triangle is constructed from a single left and right hand moulded carbon part, plus a separate brake mount. Thanks to the new simplicity of the construction, we save 130g.
Super light Rocker Link (link)
The Spark carbon linkage is constructed with a compression moulding process. It’s 37g lighter than the aluminium equivalent and half the weight of the previous Spark linkage.
1779G FRAME SET WEIGHT -
(incl. shock and hardware) Spark RC 900 SL. 110g lighter than the old platform.
IMPROVED CONTROL -
1.3° slacker HT angle 13 mm shorter CS lenght Steeper ST angle
IMPROVED RACE FIT -
17 mm longer reach 17 mm lower stack 10 mm lower front Lower Standover
NEW FULL-SUSPENSION PLATFORM -
Offers a system with best bump sensitivity and bottom-out resistance
as well as good mid-stroke support.
Technologies
New Carbon fibers
The benchmark weight of 1779 gr was not only achieved by utilizing the lightest and most exclusive carbon fibers but also thanks to our sophisticated carbon lay-up process.
EvoLap-Technology
Thanks to our proprietary EvoLap-Technology, we are able simulate different forces on a virtual frame model and adjust frame construction accordingly. This allows us to build frames
Specific 1x Designs
The race-dedicated frames of the Spark RC Series are designed for 1x-only drivetrains in order to deliver the most rigid and lightweight bikes to racers. The Spark Series can accommodate both 1x and 2x drivetrains to meet the needs of recreational riders.
Boost Technology
The Boost Technology results in increased wheel stiffness and improved tire clearance. On the Spark project, we wanted to go beyond the basics and reap all the benefits of this innovation by optimizing frame design and geometry.
Optimized Kinematic
Thanks to a single pivot rocker link layout with a Trunnion shock mount, the new Spark offers sensitive characteristics at the beginning of the travel, the perfect support from sag point onwards plus an optimized end progression.
Dedicated geometry
We’ve brought the Spark up to date with our own interpretation of modern race bike geometry. By splitting the Spark family into three distinct models we were able to tailor specific geometry for a wide range of riders and applications.
The new cross country integrated handlebar comes in at just 220g with a position that mimics the standard bar and stem. The Fraser iC SL Special Edition was specially created for Nino Schurter's unique position featuring a minus 25 degree and 90mm stem.
