Scott Spark 950

The "Spark 950" model from Scott, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and robust construction. Priced at 3599 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of technical features that make it an excellent choice for discerning riders.

The Spark 950’s frame is made from Spark Alloy SL 6011 and features integrated suspension technology as well as a Flex Pivot system. The frame allows for an adjustable head tube angle and is fitted with the Syncros cable integration system. The bottom bracket is a BB92, and the bike has a UDH interface as well as a 12x148mm axle with a chainline of 55mm. The maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst the bike’s own weight is 14 kg.

The Spark 950 is suitable for riders between 160 cm and 170 cm in height. It is fitted with Shimano MT501 disc brakes, which are combined with Shimano SM-RT64 CL brake discs measuring 180 mm in diameter at both the front and rear. Gear changes are handled by a SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, controlled by a SRAM NX Eagle trigger shifter.

Front suspension is provided by a RockShox Pike Select RL3 Air fork with 130 mm of travel. This fork features a Custom Charger 3-Mode damper, a 15x110 mm Maxle Lite thru-axle and a tapered steerer tube. The rear shock is a RockShox Deluxe Select RL3 Trunnion, which also offers three modes (Lockout, Trail and Descend) and has a travel of 120 mm.

The bike’s drivetrain consists of an SRAM X1 Eagle DUB crankset with a 32T chainring and an SRAM SX-PG1210 cassette with an 11–50T range. The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 2.0 DC made from 6061 D.B. aluminium, with a slight rise and an 8-degree backsweep, and a width of 760 mm. The grips are Syncros Pro Lock-on grips, and the stem is a Syncros DC 3.0 with a Syncros cable integration system and a 0-degree rise.

The bike features Syncros X-30SE rims with 32 spokes and a width of 30 mm. The tyres are Schwalbe Wicked Will in size 29x2.4", fitted to both the front and rear. The front hub is a Formula CL-811 with a 15x110mm thru-axle and the rear hub is a Formula CL-148S with a 12x148mm thru-axle. The spokes are made of black stainless steel with a thickness of 15G/1.8mm.

The saddle is a Syncros Tofino 2.5 Regular, mounted on a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.0 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6mm and a travel of 125mm for sizes S and M, and 150mm for sizes L and XL.

The Spark 950’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 is 76 degrees, the head tube length is 90 mm, the chainstay length is 438 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 44 mm, the standover height is 759 mm, the fork height is 540 mm, the wheelbase is 1145 mm and the bottom bracket height is 332 mm.

In summary, the 2022 Scott Spark 950 model offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, robust design and high-quality components, making it an excellent choice for mountain bike enthusiasts.