And with its carbon frame, Fox suspension and Shimano XT groupset, we expect this will be one of the most popular options of the lot. The bike we’ve been testing is the Scott Spark 910, which sits somewhere in the middle of the range.
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For all the specs and prices of the full lineup, check out our Scott Spark first look article. Prices start at $3,999 AUD for the Scott Spark 970, and go all the way up to $15,999 AUD for the Scott Spark RC SL EVO AXS. You’ll find carbon frames, alloy frames, and even a hybrid frame that pairs a carbon front triangle to an alloy swingarm. Scott Spark price & specsĪs an indication of its widespread popularity, there will be no fewer than 12 Scott Spark models coming into Australia for 2022. Adjustable headset cups offer slack and steep settings, without affecting the BB height or seat angle. The head angle sits at 67.2° for the Spark RC, and slackens out to 65.8° for the Spark 900.Īlong with the increase in suspension travel and the highly integrated approach, it’s no exaggeration to suggest that the Spark has evolved into one of the most striking and progressive XC bikes currently on the market. In addition to the different length forks, modular headset cups allow the front-end geometry to be tuned for each platform. All of that elevates the Spark 900 into a similar zone as the Canyon Lux Trail, Pivot Trail 429, Specialized Epic EVO and Trek Top Fuel. Additionally, the rear shock features a higher volume air can to improve sensitivity. The Scott Spark 900 is the trail bike, with a bigger 130mm travel fork, chunkier Schwalbe Wicked Will tyres, a 125-150mm dropper post, and a 760mm low-rise handlebar. The Spark RC is designed to slug it out between the tape alongside some of the other pointy XC race bikes we’ve tested, like the Cannondale Scalpel, Canyon Lux, Merida Ninety-Six, Orbea Oiz, Specialized Epic and Trek Supercaliber. The Scott Spark RC is the race bike, equipped with a 120mm travel fork, fast-rolling Maxxis Rekon Race tyres, a 100mm stroke dropper post, and a 740mm flat bar. The rear shock is placed lower down inside the seat tube, providing more space in the front triangle for two bottles.Īs with the previous Spark, Scott continues to produce two distinct models out of the same chassis What is fancy though is the fact that the rear shock is now tucked away inside the seat tube – a design made possible thanks to Scott Sports’ acquisition of fellow Swiss brand Bold in 2019. Suspension is still delivered via the IST FlexPivot design, which is a fancy way of saying it’s a linkage-driven single pivot with a carbon flex stay. You could ride it all on an XC hardtail, though we reckon Buxton is ideal for a short-travel bike like the Scott Spark. Mostly though, Buxton is best known for its meticulous sculpted berms, smooth elevator climbs, and flowy singletrack that weaves its way through towering eucalypts and lush tree ferns. There’s everything here from kiddie-friendly green trails, all the way through to a black diamond jump trail called The Cathedral. Just under two hours drive from Melbourne, and 10 minutes from the quaint tourist town of Marysville, the Buxton MTB Park is home to around 23km of purpose-built singletrack.
A perfect excuse to celebrate our newfound freedoms and the pleasure of travelling to ride! Having already gotten well acquainted with the new Scott Spark on our local trails, we decided to take full advantage of recently eased travel restrictions by taking the Spark to the Buxton MTB Park as part of our Ride High Country Test Sessions. The Scott Spark enters its 4th generation for 2022 with a brand new chassis that hides the rear shock inside the frame. Watch our video review of the Scott Spark here:Īlong with the increase in suspension travel and the highly integrated approach, it’s no exaggeration to suggest that the Spark has evolved into one of the most striking and progressive XC bikes currently on the market. Putting its polarising looks to one side, does the performance live up to all the hype? We’ve been testing the new Scott Spark 910 for the past few weeks to find out! It’s certainly distinctive, though the highly integrated approach has also caused division, drawing praise from fans and scepticism from detractors. Now entering its 4th generation, the 2022 Spark has been completely overhauled with a brand new chassis and a concealed shock. The latest Spark follows a long lineage of wildly popular race bikes from the Swiss brand, dating all the way back to the original model that was unveiled at Eurobike in 2006. There are no doubts that the arrival of the new Scott Spark has been one of the biggest and most eagerly anticipated launches of the year.
Less flexibility with long-stroke droppers Not sold on routing cables through the headset TwinLoc lever ergonomics could be better
Reliant on TwinLoc system for pedal efficiency
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