Scott Spark RC Team

The 2022 Scott Spark RC Team is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and excellent spec. Priced at 4699 EUR, it offers outstanding value for money for ambitious riders. The bike’s frame is made from Spark RC Carbon HMF and incorporates Flex Pivot suspension technology. This design allows for adjustable head angle and features a Syncros cable integration system. The frame is also fitted with a BB92 bottom bracket, a UDH interface and a 12x148mm axle with a 55mm chainline.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is a light 11 kg, contributing to an agile and responsive ride. Riders should be between 170 cm and 180 cm tall to ensure an optimal fit and control.

The brakes are Shimano XT M8100 discs, fitted with a 180 mm Shimano SM-RT66 brake disc at the front and a 160 mm disc at the rear. These ensure reliable braking performance in all conditions. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS Shadow Plus 12-speed system, controlled by the Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR Rapidfire Plus shift levers.

The bike’s fork is a FOX 34 SC Float Performance Air Grip 3 with 120 mm of travel and various modes for different riding conditions. The rear shock is a FOX NUDE 5 EVOL Trunnion, which has been specially adapted for Scott and also offers three modes: Lockout, Traction Control and Descend. The rear shock also has 120 mm of travel.

The bottom bracket is a Race Face BB92, whilst the crankset is made from Race Face Next R Carbon. The cassette is a Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 with a 10–51-tooth range. The drivetrain is completed by a Shimano SLX CN-M7100 chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 2.0 XC Alloy 6061 D.B., which are flat and 740 mm wide, with an 8-degree backsweep. The stem is a Syncros XC 2.0 with a -12° rise and a length of 60 mm. The headset allows for a head angle adjustment of ±0.6 degrees.

The bike is fitted with Maxxis Rekon Race tyres in size 29x2.4", which are tubeless-ready and feature EXO sidewall reinforcement. The wheels are Syncros Silverton 2.5-30 with a tubeless-ready rim diameter of 30 mm.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0 with CRMO rails, whilst the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan 2.0 with a 10 mm offset and dimensions of 31.6x400 mm.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 441 mm, a stack of 603 mm, a seat tube length of 440 mm and a top tube length of 590 mm. The head tube angle is 67 degrees, whilst the seat tube angle is 76 degrees. The head tube length is 90 mm, the chainstay length measures 438 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 45 mm and the standover height is 765 mm. The fork top height is 530 mm and the wheelbase measures 1159 mm in total. The bottom bracket height is 330 mm.

In summary, the 2022 Scott Spark RC Team offers top-class components and well-thought-out geometry, making it suitable for both competitions and challenging trails.