Scott Spark 930

The 2022 Scott Spark 930 is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding riders. Priced at 4199 EUR, it offers a comprehensive range of features and modern technologies that perform impressively on both challenging trails and longer rides.

The Spark 930’s frame consists of a Spark Carbon HMF mainframe with a 6011 alloy swingarm. This design incorporates suspension technology and features a Flex Pivot system as well as an adjustable head tube angle. The Syncros Cable Integration System ensures clean cable routing and a tidy appearance. The frame is also fitted with a BB92 bottom bracket, a UDH interface and a 12x148mm Boost standard, enabling an optimal chainline of 55mm. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 13 kg.

The bike is suitable for riders between 180 cm and 200 cm in height. The braking system consists of Shimano Deore M6120 4-piston disc brakes with Shimano SM-RT64 CL brake discs (180 mm) at the front and rear, ensuring reliable braking performance. The gear system comprises a Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS Shadow Plus 12-speed rear derailleur and Shimano Deore SL-M6100-IR Rapidfire Plus shifters, which enable precise and rapid gear changes.

The Spark 930’s suspension is also top-quality: the FOX 34 Float Rhythm Air fork offers 130 mm of travel and features a 3-mode system that allows adjustment to suit different types of terrain. The FOX NUDE 5T EVOL trunnion shock has been specially developed for Scott and also offers three modes: Lockout, Traction Control and Descend. The shock has an adjustable travel range from 120 mm to 80 mm and can be fully locked out.

The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-MT500, whilst the crankset consists of a Shimano SLX FC-M7120-1 Hollowtech 2 with 32 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 with a 10–51-tooth range, offering a wide selection of gears. The drivetrain is completed by a Shimano Deore CN-M6100 chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 2.0 DC made from 6061 alloy, featuring a mini rise and an 8-degree backsweep, with a width of 760 mm. The grips are Syncros Pro lock-on grips and the stem is a Syncros DC 2.0 with the Syncros Cable Integration System. The headset allows for an angle adjustment of ±0.6 degrees.

The bike rides on Syncros X-30SE rims, which are tubeless-ready, and Schwalbe Wicked Will tyres in size 29x2.4", fitted to both the front and rear. The hubs are by Formula (CL-811 at the front and CL-148M at the rear) and, combined with black stainless steel spokes, provide a sturdy and reliable wheelbase.

The saddle is a Syncros Tofino 2.0 Regular with CRMO rails, and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.0, which offers a travel of 125 mm or 150 mm depending on the frame size.

The frame geometry features a reach of 500 mm, a stack of 627 mm, a seat tube length of 540 mm, a top tube length of 641 mm, a head tube angle of 66 degrees, a seat tube angle of 77 degrees, a head tube length of 115 mm, a chainstay length of 438 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 44 mm, a top tube height of 801 mm, a fork height of 540 mm, a wheelbase of 1236 mm and a bottom bracket height of 332 mm.

In summary, the 2022 Scott Spark 930 offers a balanced combination of performance, comfort and versatility for ambitious mountain bikers.