Scott Spark RC Team black

The “Spark RC Team black” model from Scott, released in 2023, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its first-class technical specifications and modern features. The price for this model is 4999 EUR.

The frame of the Spark RC Team Black is made from Spark RC Carbon HMF and incorporates Suspension Technology with Flex Pivot. It features adjustable head angle geometry and a Syncros Cable Integration System. The frame is compatible with a BB92 bottom bracket and features a UDH interface as well as a 12x148mm Boost standard with a 55mm chainline. The maximum rider weight is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 11 kg.

The bike is suitable for riders between 170 cm and 180 cm tall. The brakes are Shimano XT M8100 Disc models, fitted at both the front and rear. The front brake disc has a diameter of 180 mm, whilst the rear brake disc measures 160 mm. Gear changes are handled by a Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS Shadow Plus system with 12 speeds, operated via Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR shift levers with Rapidfire Plus and Ispec EV clamps.

The bike’s suspension fork is a FOX 34 SC Float Performance Air Grip with 120 mm of travel, featuring three modes (Lockout, Traction Control, Descend). The rear shock is a FOX NUDE 5 EVOL Trunnion, also with 120 mm of travel and three modes for adjusting the ride dynamics.

The drivetrain consists of a Shimano XT FC-M8120-1 crankset with a 32T chainring and a Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 cassette with a 10–51T range. The bottom bracket is a Shimano SM-BB71-41A.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 2.0 XC Alloy 6061 D.B. flat bars with an 8° backsweep and a width of 740 mm. The grips are Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips. The stem is a Syncros XC 2.0 with a -12° rise and a length of 60 mm, also made from 6061 alloy. The headset allows for ±0.6° adjustment of the head tube angle.

The wheels are Syncros Silverton 2.5-30 6-bolt, fitted with a 15x110 mm axle at the front and a 12x148 mm axle at the rear. Both wheelsets are tubeless-ready. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race in size 29x2.4", also tubeless-ready and featuring EXO protection.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0 with CRMO rails; the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan 2.0 with a 10 mm offset and dimensions of 31.6 x 400 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°, the seat tube angle 76°. The head tube length is 90 mm, the chainstay length is 438 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 45 mm, the standover height is 765 mm, the fork installation height is 530 mm, the wheelbase is 1159 mm and the bottom bracket height is 330 mm.

In summary, the Scott Spark RC Team Black offers an outstanding combination of lightness, stability and versatile adjustment options, making it the ideal companion for ambitious mountain bikers.