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Many fast cross-country racers come from Switzerland, but none are as fast as Filippo Colombo. The 28-year-old is not only the reigning national champion in his category, but has also won hard-fought titles this year in far-away South Africa. These include the Big5MTBChallenge and, together with team-mate Nino Schurter, the Cape Epic multi-day race, which is regarded as the "Tour de France of mountain biking" in cycling circles. His team Scott Sram MTB Racing has now designed a very special bike for the strong Swiss rider. The Scott Spark RC by Filippo Colombo is a race bike like no other on the planet.
Riding in the jersey of the Swiss champion is a great honour. Especially with the matching Scott Spark RC. It's the first custom bike of my career and gives me an extra dose of motivation at the start line. - Filippo Colombo, Scott Sram MTB Racing
There's nothing better for self-confidence than winning. With the great victories before the start of the World Cup season, we can already look back on successes and know that we are on the right track. - Thomas Frischknecht, Team Manager Scott Sram MTB Racing
The equipment of the master bike: full cabin
Those who ride at world level are naturally also supplied with world-class parts by their sponsors. The custom frame of Filippo Colombo's Scott Spark RC is fitted with all kinds of top-quality goods from Sram and Syncros.
- FrameScott Spark RC Carbon HMX SL Custom
- ForkRockshox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant, 120 mm travel, 44 mm offset
- DamperRockshox SIDluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant Custom
- RemoteSram AXS Pod Ultimate Controller
- Handlebars: Syncros Fracer IC SL WC, -25° / 110 mm / 700 mm
- Seat postRockshox Reverb AXS, 100 mm, titanium bolts
- SaddleSyncros Belcarra Regular SL Channel
- HandlesSyncros silicone
- Rear derailleurSram XX SL Eagle Transmission AXS, 12-speed
- Gear leverSram AXS Pod Rocker Controller
- Crank handleSram XX SL Wagle AXS Transmission Powermeter, 170 mm / 38 teeth
- ChainSram XX SL Eagle Transmission Flattop
- CassetteSram XX SL CS-1299 Eagle Transmission, 11-52
- BrakesSram Motive Ultimate
- Impellers: Syncros Carbon
- Front tyresMaxxis Aspen 29 x 2.4" WT, 150 TP,I Exo TR
- Rear tyresMaxxis Aspen ST 29 x 2.4" WT, 150 TPI, Exo TR
Accessories for the fastest Swiss mountain biker
Of course, the accessories on Filippo Colombo's bike are also customised with all kinds of sponsor logos. From the pedals to the water bottle, the Cross Country Racer is kitted out.
- Pedals: HT Components Leopard M2T, short axles
- Bottle holder: Topeak Shuttle Cage Z 3K Carbon
- Bottle: Camelbak Podium
- Computer: Garmin Edge 840
Scott Spark RC from the 2025 Cape Epic winner in detail
Filippo Colombo's race bike is fitted with the latest parts from component giant Sram. Including, of course, the finest Radio control from the Transmission AXS series. The right crank powermeter provides the decisive watt values and is fitted with a sporty 38 mm chainring.
The data provides the basis for the Rockshox Flight Attendant XC System. The electronic chassis decides fully automatically on the most efficient settingto convert Colombo's leg power into propulsion and at the same time shield him from the shocks of the cross-country course.
The professional bike is decelerated by the brand new Sram Motive brakes with mineral oil. The necessary legroom on technically demanding descents is provided by the also new Sram Reverb AXS wireless seatpost - but with a minimalist 100 millimetre stroke.
Speaking of minimalist: for the average biker, the 700 millimetre width of the Syncros cockpit unit seems narrow, but in the dense crowds of the cross-country starting block, these dimensions are standard. Extra-fast Maxxis tyres leave hardly a watt to be desired.
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Jan Timmermann
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