Scott Spark 960 red

The "Spark 960 red" model from Scott, released in 2021, is a versatile mountain bike characterised by a well-thought-out combination of high-quality materials and advanced components. The price for this model is 2299 EUR.

The Spark 960’s frame is made from Spark 3 Alloy SL 6011, a specially shaped and hydroformed aluminium known for its lightness and robustness. The frame features a tapered headtube, a BB92 bottom bracket shell and Boost standard (12x148 mm), ensuring high stability and compatibility with tyres up to 2.6 inches wide. The bike’s total weight is 14 kg.

The Spark 960’s brakes are from Shimano, specifically the MT201 Disc model, which is renowned for its reliability and powerful braking performance. The front brake disc is a Shimano SM-RT10 CL with a diameter of 180 mm.

The drivetrain utilises the Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS system, which is equipped with Shadow Plus technology and offers 12 speeds. The shift levers are Shimano Deore SL-M6100-IR Rapidfire Plus with Ispec EV clamps, which enable fast and precise shifting.

The RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air fork offers 130 mm of travel and features a 15x110 mm QR axle, a 42 mm offset and a tapered steerer tube. It is equipped with a rebound adjustment function and a lockout. The rear shock is an X-Fusion NUDE RLX Trunnion, which has also been customised by Scott and offers three modes (Lockout, Traction Control and Descend) as well as a rebound adjustment function. The shock has a travel of 120 mm.

The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-MT500 measuring 41x92 mm. The crankset consists of a Shimano FC-MT511-1 with a 32-tooth chainring. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 with a 10–51-tooth range, and the drivetrain uses a KMC X12 chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Alloy 6061 in a T-shape with a 9° rake and a width of 760 mm. The grips are Syncros Pro lock-on grips. The stem is also made from Syncros Alloy 6061, has a diameter of 31.8 mm and an angle of 6°. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with a tapered size of 1.5"–1 1/8".

The rims are Syncros X-25 with 32 spoke holes and a width of 25 mm. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon with a width of 2.4 inches and a TPI of 60. The front hub is a Shimano HB-MT410-B CL with a 15x110 mm axle, and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-MT410-B CL with Boost standard (12x148 mm) and Micro Spline. The spokes are made of black stainless steel with a gauge of 15G (1.8 mm).

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5, and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.5 with a diameter of 31.6 mm. The dropper post travel is 100 mm for size S and 125 mm for sizes M, L and XL.

In summary, the 2021 Scott Spark 960 red offers excellent specifications for ambitious mountain bikers who value quality and performance.