Scott Spark 900 AXS

The 2021 "Spark 900 AXS" model from Scott is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and first-class specifications. The price of this bike is 6499 EUR.

The Spark 900 AXS frame is made from Spark 3 Carbon with IMP Technology and an HMF Main Frame. The BB92 bottom bracket shell and the Alloy SL 6011 rear swingarm provide additional stability. The SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm and the TBC Trunnion Box construction make the bike compatible with tyres up to 2.6 inches wide. The bike’s total weight is 12 kg.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano XT M8100 disc brakes, combined with a front Shimano RT-MT800 CL brake disc with a diameter of 180 mm. The drivetrain is a wireless, electronic SRAM X01 Eagle AXS 12-speed system, controlled by the SRAM Eagle AXS controller.

The bike’s fork is a FOX 34 Float Performance Elite Air FIT4 with 130 mm of travel, featuring a 3-mode switch and a Kabolt 15x110 mm axle. The rear shock is a FOX NUDE EVOL Trunnion, specially customised by Scott, with Lockout, Traction Control and Descend modes, and 120 mm of travel.

The bottom bracket is an SRAM DUB PF integrated into a 41x92 mm housing. The crankset consists of a SRAM GX Eagle DUB Boost with a 32-tooth chainring. The cassette is a SRAM XG1275 with a 10–52-tooth range, and the drivetrain is a SRAM CN GX Eagle.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 1.5 made from 7050 D.B. alloy, with a width of 760 mm and a T-shape flat design. The grips are Syncros Pro Lock-on Grips. The stem is a Syncros FL1.5 made from Alloy 2014, with an integrated spacer and top cap, a diameter of 31.8 mm and an angle of 6°. The headset is a Syncros Pro Drop-in, tapered from 1.5" to 1 1/8", with bearing diameters of 42 mm and 52 mm.

The tyres are Maxxis Rekon, 2.4 inches wide, tubeless-ready and featuring EXO 3C Maxx Terra technology. The wheelset consists of Syncros Silverton 1.0 CL carbon rims, which are Boost standard (F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm) at both the front and rear and are tubeless-ready.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 1.5 with titanium rails, and the seatpost is a FOX Transfer Performance Elite dropper post with a diameter of 31.6 mm and variable travel (125 mm for size S, 150 mm for sizes M, L & XL). The bike is also fitted with Syncros Trail Fender mudguards.

Overall, the Scott Spark 900 AXS offers an excellent combination of lightweight construction, advanced technology and high-quality components, making it a first-class choice for discerning mountain bikers.