Scott Spark 920

The "Spark 920" model from Scott, released in 2023, is a high-performance mountain bike designed for demanding riders. It is priced at 6299 EUR and offers a wide range of technical features that make it an outstanding bike in its class.

At the heart of the Spark 920 is the frame, which consists of a Spark Carbon HMF mainframe with a 6011 alloy swingarm. This combination ensures an optimal balance between lightness and robustness. The frame incorporates suspension technology and features a Flex Pivot as well as an adjustable head tube. The Syncros Cable Integration System allows for clean cable routing, whilst the BB92 bottom bracket shell and the UDH interface ensure high compatibility. The frame accommodates a 12x148mm axle with a 55mm chainline.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is just 12 kg, making it a lightweight yet stable mountain bike. The bike is suitable for riders between 160 cm and 170 cm in height.

Braking performance is provided by SRAM DB8 4-piston disc brakes at the front and rear, combined with SRAM HS2 180 mm brake discs. The drivetrain features a SRAM GX Eagle AXS 12-speed wireless electronic groupset, which enables precise and rapid gear changes. The shifter is a SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker Controller.

Front suspension is provided by a FOX 34 Float Performance Air Grip fork with 130 mm of travel. It offers three modes (Kabolt 15x110 mm axle, tapered steerer, 44 mm offset, rebound adjustment and lockout). The rear shock is a FOX NUDE 5T EVOL Trunnion, which also offers three modes (Lockout, Traction Control, Descend) and has 120 mm of travel.

The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide with a shell diameter of 41x92mm. The crankset consists of a SRAM GX Eagle DUB with a 32T chainring configuration and a SRAM XG1275 cassette (10–52T). The drivetrain is completed by a SRAM CN GX Eagle chain.

The bike’s cockpit features a Syncros Fraser 1.5 DC Alloy 7075 D.B. handlebar with a width of 760 mm and a backsweep of 8 degrees. The grips are Syncros Performance XC Lock-On grips, and the stem is a Syncros DC 1.5 featuring the Syncros Cable Integration System and a 0-degree rise. The headset is a Syncros Acros Angle Adjust & Cable Routing HS System, which allows the head tube angle to be adjusted by ±0.6 degrees.

The wheelset consists of Syncros Silverton 2.5-30 tubeless-ready rims with a width of 30 mm and an axle configuration of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear. The tyres are Schwalbe Wicked Will 29x2.4" EVO models, fitted to both the front and rear, providing excellent grip.

The saddle is a Syncros Tofino 2.0 Regular with CRMO rails, supported by a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 1.5 seatpost with 125 mm of travel. A Syncros Fork Fender is fitted to protect against dirt and water.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 410 mm, a stack of 608 mm, a seat tube length of 415 mm and a top tube length of 561 mm. The head tube angle is 66 degrees, the seat tube angle 76 degrees, the head tube length 90 mm, the chainstay length 438 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 44 mm, the standover height is 759 mm, the fork installation height is 540 mm, the wheelbase is 1145 mm and the bottom bracket height is 332 mm.

Overall, the 2023 Scott Spark 920 offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, high-quality components and well-thought-out geometry, making it an ideal companion for demanding mountain bike tours.