Scott Spark RC World Cup EVO AXS

The 2022 "Spark RC World Cup EVO AXS" model from Scott is a state-of-the-art mountain bike designed for demanding riders. Priced at 9,999 EUR, it offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and high-quality components.

The bike’s frame is made from Spark RC Carbon HMX and features integrated suspension technology as well as a Flex Pivot system. The frame also offers an adjustable head tube angle and the Syncros Cable Integration System, which ensures clean cable routing. The bottom bracket is a BB92 and the bike has a UDH interface with a 12x148mm Boost standard and a 55mm chainline. The maximum rider weight is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 10 kg, making it a lightweight yet robust companion.

The brakes are Shimano XTR M9100 disc brakes, which deliver reliable and powerful braking performance. A Shimano RT-MT900 CL brake disc with a diameter of 180 mm is fitted at the front, and one with a diameter of 160 mm at the rear. The drivetrain is the wireless electronic SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12-speed system, controlled by the SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Controller.

The RockShox SID Ultimate RD3 Air fork offers 120 mm of travel and is fitted with a Custom Race Day Charger 3-Mode damper. The RockShox NUDE 5 RLC3 trunnion shock offers three modes: Lockout, Traction Control and Descend, as well as an adjustable travel range from 120 mm to 80 mm. Both suspension components are specifically tuned to the bike and deliver outstanding performance across a variety of terrains.

The drivetrain consists of an SRAM XX1 Eagle crankset with carbon cranks and a 32T chainring. The cassette is an SRAM XX1 XG1299 with a 10–52T range. The bottom bracket is an SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser iC SL XC Carbon, 740 mm wide with an 8-degree backsweep. The grips are Syncros Pro lock-on grips. The headset is a Syncros Acros Angle Adjust & Cable Routing HS System, which offers ±0.6° adjustment of the head tube angle.

The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race in size 29x2.4", which are tubeless-ready and feature EXO reinforcement. The wheelset consists of Syncros Silverton 1.0S-30 CL carbon rims with DT Swiss 240 Ratchet EXP hubs.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra 1.0 Regular with carbon rails, and the seatpost is a FOX Transfer SL Performance Elite dropper post with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a travel of 100 mm.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 411 mm, a stack of 603 mm, a seat tube length of 415 mm and a top tube length of 562 mm. The head tube angle is 67 degrees, the seat tube angle is 76 degrees, and the head tube length is 90 mm. The chainstay length is 438 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 45 mm, the standover height is 758 mm, the fork installation height is 530 mm, the wheelbase is 1129 mm and the bottom bracket height is 330 mm.

In summary, the Scott Spark RC World Cup EVO AXS is a high-performance mountain bike which, thanks to its high-quality components and well-thought-out design, is ideally suited to both competitions and challenging tours.