Scott Spark RC SL EVO AXS

Scott’s 2022 “Spark RC SL EVO AXS” model is a high-end mountain bike designed specifically for demanding cross-country riders. Priced at 13,499 EUR, it falls into the premium category and offers a wide range of advanced technical features.

The bike’s frame is made from Spark RC Carbon HMX SL and incorporates the latest suspension technology. Weighing just 1,870 grams including the shock, the frame is one of the lightest in its class with 120 mm of travel. The Flex Pivot system and adjustable head tube angle technology ensure optimum adaptability and riding comfort. The Syncros Cable Integration System allows for tidy cable routing, whilst the BB92 bottom bracket and UDH interface ensure high compatibility and stability.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is just 10 kg, making it one of the lightest full-suspension cross-country bikes on the market. The Shimano XTR M9100 disc brakes offer reliable braking performance, supported by a 180 mm front rotor and a 160 mm rear rotor.

Shifting is handled by the wireless electronic 12-speed SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS system, controlled by the SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Controller. The precision and reliability of this system are particularly beneficial for competition-oriented riders.

The FOX 34 SC Float Factory Air fork with Kashima coating and 120 mm of travel, together with the FOX NUDE 5 Factory EVOL trunnion shock, deliver excellent suspension performance. Both components feature various modes to adapt to different terrain conditions.

The drivetrain consists of an SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS crankset with carbon cranks and an integrated power metre. The cassette offers a gear range of 10–52 teeth, whilst the chain is also from the XX1 Eagle series.

The Syncros Fraser iC SL XC carbon handlebars, with a width of 740 mm and an 8-degree backsweep, ensure an ergonomic riding position. The Syncros Pro lock-on grips offer additional comfort. The stem is 80 mm long.

The Maxxis Rekon Race tyres, sized 29x2.4", are tubeless-ready and offer excellent grip and low rolling resistance. The wheelset consists of Syncros Silverton SL2-30 CL full-carbon rims, fitted with DT Swiss 240 Ratchet EXP hubs.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra SL Regular 1.0 with carbon rails, mounted on a FOX Transfer SL Factory dropper post with Kashima coating and 100 mm of travel.

The bike’s geometry is designed for riders between 180 cm and 200 cm tall. The reach is 501 mm, the stack 625 mm, the seat tube length 540 mm and the top tube length 642 mm. The head tube angle is 67 degrees, the seat tube angle 77 degrees, the head tube length 115 mm and the chainstay length 438 mm. The bottom bracket drop is 45 mm, the standover height 799 mm, the fork installation height 530 mm, the wheelbase 1231 mm and the bottom bracket height 330 mm.

In summary, the Scott Spark RC SL EVO AXS is a state-of-the-art, lightweight and high-performance cross-country mountain bike that impresses with its advanced technologies and high-quality components.