Scott Spark RC 900 Team Issue AXS carbon

The "Spark RC 900 Team Issue AXS carbon" model from Scott, released in 2021, is a state-of-the-art mountain bike designed for demanding riders. The price for this model is 5299 EUR. It features a Spark RC Carbon frame with IMP Technology and HMF, designed for an optimal 1x drivetrain configuration. The frame is fitted with a BB92 bottom bracket and a carbon swingarm, and utilises SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm. The TBC Trunnion Box Construction provides additional stability and stiffness.

The bike’s total weight is 11 kg, making it a lightweight yet robust companion on challenging trails. The brakes are Shimano XT M8100 Disc, combined with 180 mm front rotors (Shimano SM-RT66 / 6-bolt) and 160 mm rear rotors (Shimano SM-RT66 / 6-bolt), which ensure reliable braking performance.

The drivetrain is a 12-speed SRAM X01 Eagle AXS system, which operates wirelessly and enables precise gear changes. The shifter is the SRAM Eagle AXS Controller. The fork is a RockShox SID Select RL3 Air with a custom-made Charger 3-Modes damper, a 15x110 mm Maxle Stealth thru-axle, a 44 mm offset and a tapered head tube. It offers 110 mm of travel and features a lockout function as well as rebound adjustment.

The shock is a FOX NUDE EVOL Trunnion with SCOTT-specific tuning, offering three modes: Lockout, Traction Control and Descend. The shock’s travel is 100 mm, and it can also be switched to a lockout mode. The bottom bracket is an integrated SRAM DUB PF with a shell width of 41x92 mm. The crankset consists of a SRAM GX Eagle DUB Boost with a 32T chainring, whilst the cassette is a SRAM XG1275 with a 10–52T range. Power is transmitted via a SRAM CN GX Eagle chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 1.0 Carbon, T-Shape Flat, with a 9° bend and a width of 740 mm. The grips are Syncros Pro lock-on. The stem is a Syncros XR1.5 -8°, made from a 2014 aluminium alloy, with a diameter of 31.8 mm and a height of 1 1/8". The headset is a Syncros Pro Drop-in, tapered from 1.5" to 1 1/8" with bearings measuring 42 mm and 52 mm in diameter.

The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race, 2.35" wide, with a 120 TPI Kevlar bead and Tubeless Ready / EXO protection. The wheelset consists of Syncros Silverton 2.0 rims with a tubeless-ready design, a width of 25mm and Boost hubs (F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm), fitted with an XD freehub. The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 1.5 with titanium rails, and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan 1.5 with a 10mm offset and dimensions of 31.6x400mm.

Overall, the Scott Spark RC 900 Team Issue AXS Carbon offers an impressive combination of lightness, stiffness and state-of-the-art technology, making it an ideal mountain bike for ambitious riders.