Scott Spark RC 900 Team Issue AXS

The "Spark RC 900 Team Issue AXS" model from Scott, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and first-class specifications. The price for this model is 4999 EUR.

The bike’s frame is made from Spark RC carbon featuring IMP technology and HMF material. It is optimised for a 1x drivetrain and features a BB92 bottom bracket shell as well as a carbon swingarm with SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm. The TBC Trunnion Box Construction provides additional stability and stiffness. The bike’s total weight is 11 kg.

The braking system consists of Shimano XT M8100 disc brakes, fitted with a 180 mm Shimano SM-RT66 brake disc at the front and a 160 mm disc at the rear. The drivetrain features the SRAM X01 Eagle AXS wireless electronic 12-speed system, controlled via the SRAM Eagle AXS controller.

The bike’s suspension comprises a RockShox SID Select+ RL3 Air fork with 100 mm of travel, a customised Charger 3-Modes shock and a lockout function. The shock is a FOX NUDE EVOL Trunnion, which also features a custom SCOTT setting with three modes (Lockout, Traction Control, Descend) and offers 100 mm of travel. The shock measures 165x40 mm.

The bottom bracket is an integrated SRAM DUB PF with a shell width of 41x92 mm. The crankset consists of an SRAM Stylo Eagle DUB Boost with a 32T chainring. The cassette is an SRAM XG1275 with a range of 10–50 teeth, whilst the drivetrain is powered by an SRAM CN GX Eagle chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 1.0 Carbon, T-shaped and flat, with a 9° angle and a width of 740 mm. The grips are Syncros Pro Lock-on. The stem is a Syncros XR1.5 with a -8° angle and an integrated spacer and top cap, made from 2014 alloy with a diameter of 31.8 mm and a size of 1 1/8".

The headset is a Syncros Pro Drop-in with a tapered diameter of 1.5"–1 1/8" and bearing diameters of 42 mm and 52 mm. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race, 2.35" wide, with a 120 TPI Kevlar bead, Tubeless Ready and EXO protection. The wheelset consists of Syncros Silverton 2.0, F: 15x110 mm, R: 12x148 mm Boost, with a 25 mm wide tubeless-ready rim, 28 spokes and an XD driver.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 1.5 with titanium rails, and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan 1.5 with a 10 mm offset and dimensions of 31.6x400 mm.

In summary, the Scott Spark RC 900 Team Issue AXS offers an impressive combination of lightweight construction, state-of-the-art technology and top-class components, making it an excellent choice for discerning mountain bikers.