As Nino is now racing a 120mm travel bike, you’d think that Scott would have a lightweight version for sale soon. Has anybody heard anything?
Updated Spark????
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I was told the same. The problem is getting the actual model and size you want. With only 200 Spark RCs coming to the US, that's divided between 4 sizes and 8 models. So if evenly distributed, there's maybe 6-7 bikes available ?. There's probably more of the common sizes/models, but still we're looking as extremely low stock across the US.
At a certain point, bike companies will lose customers to those that can deliver. If my current 2014 bike frame breaks, I won't be able to wait. keeping fingers crossed that it will last through the next season. New bike day Spring 2023.
Have you considered mounting a 0-offset chainring to your exsisting X01 crank? 55cl cranks have a longer axle (and longer q-factor) I think? Going from a boost 3mm offset chainring to a 0mm chainring should give the correct chainline and not increase q-factor.
Did you put your bike on a scale set up tubeless for a baseline?
Also, I have nothing but good experience with trs+ cassettes and they are lighter than x01 and 50% of the cost.
I'm surprised to see the spread between frame weights so high. Your team issue is HMF right?
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trs+ is not compatible with AXS, need the Helix, almost same price X01Did you put your bike on a scale set up tubeless for a baseline?
Also, I have nothing but good experience with trs+ cassettes and they are lighter than x01 and 50% of the cost.
I'm surprised to see the spread between frame weights so high. Your team issue is HMF right?
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agreed, as it was my case. I wanted the new spark, but then with no stock in near future, i looked at orbea oiz, SC blur, ibis exie, etc. finally settled on specialized epic evo due to insight on availability.
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Scott Spark RC SL EVO AXS, Modell 2022 - Bikediscount Onlineshop
Das neueste Cross-Country-Fully mit vollintegriertem Hinterbaudämpfer, leichtester 120mm-Rahmen 1870 g inkl. Heckfederung, drei Bikes in einem dank modernst
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Maybe same time for the rest of Europe.
some models available in January.
May present problems for some to set up does not = not compatible.
Also. Since when is $100 (33%) more “almost the same price.
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2022 Spark 910 first impressions coming from a current gen Genius owner
Had the pleasure of testing the new Spark 910 yesterday, back to back with my 2018 Genius 700 Tuned. Switching between both bikes really helped pick apart the differences. The terrain was technical and rocky, but for the most part quite flat. Quite XC.
Jumping from my Genius to the new Spark, the first thing I noticed was the seating position. On the Spark, you sit much more upright and in a great climbing position. This helped keep the bike much more planted when climbing, compared to my Genius which happily lifts its front end when pushing uphill. The standard Syncros Fraser bar appeared better positioned than my Hixon equivalent, which I find way too low on the Genius.
The Spark was so efficient that I left it in Open mode throughout my testing. The suspension setup appears to be a major improvement over the previous design. On the Genius, the pedal bob is just too much in Open mode and I find myself constantly having to switch to Traction Mode (110mm) only to avoid pedal strikes. With the Spark, I didn’t have that problem, which is great. Putting the Spark in Traction, or Lockout mode, it becomes a rocket!
When the terrain gets technical, the Genius obviously feels a lot more confidence inspiring. The wider tyres (2.8 vs 2.4) really do help in this regard, together with the Fox 36 compared to the Fox 34. The Genius is a bike where you can take liberties, if you will. It feels perhaps more fun, which suits my riding style. It’s definitely not as fast, but to me it feels like the trade off is worth it.
I’m not sure how the Spark was setup in terms of head tube angle, I really think it must have been setup in the Steep (66.4), rather than Slack setting (65.8), because it felt quite a bit more direct than I expected. If so, I would like to revisit the bike in the slacker angle as that could potentially be the perfect combination of climbing capability and downhill prowess.
In terms of kit, the new Shimano 4-pot XT brakes were great, and something I really fancy on my next bike. I loved the Sparks new Tripleloc lever and dropper actuator. The dropper posts seemed to have improved since 2018, or mine is just getting old… Still not in love with Shimano gears, however. Despite being the latest XT 12-speed with hyper glide, I much prefer the shifting of my old and now worn SRAM X01 Eagle.
So, where does this leave us?
While the Genius is the do it all trail bike that you can also bring to a bike park and do jump laps with, I’m not going to do any XC races on my Genius, that’s for sure. The regular Spark would be the trail bike that would fill that role incredibly well. Let’s see if I can convince my girlfriend to give up some more of our apartment space… ;-) Of course, it will also be very interesting to see if this new frame design carries over to the Genius or Ransom at some point.
Had the pleasure of testing the new Spark 910 yesterday, back to back with my 2018 Genius 700 Tuned. Switching between both bikes really helped pick apart the differences. The terrain was technical and rocky, but for the most part quite flat. Quite XC.
Jumping from my Genius to the new Spark, the first thing I noticed was the seating position. On the Spark, you sit much more upright and in a great climbing position. This helped keep the bike much more planted when climbing, compared to my Genius which happily lifts its front end when pushing uphill. The standard Syncros Fraser bar appeared better positioned than my Hixon equivalent, which I find way too low on the Genius.
The Spark was so efficient that I left it in Open mode throughout my testing. The suspension setup appears to be a major improvement over the previous design. On the Genius, the pedal bob is just too much in Open mode and I find myself constantly having to switch to Traction Mode (110mm) only to avoid pedal strikes. With the Spark, I didn’t have that problem, which is great. Putting the Spark in Traction, or Lockout mode, it becomes a rocket!
When the terrain gets technical, the Genius obviously feels a lot more confidence inspiring. The wider tyres (2.8 vs 2.4) really do help in this regard, together with the Fox 36 compared to the Fox 34. The Genius is a bike where you can take liberties, if you will. It feels perhaps more fun, which suits my riding style. It’s definitely not as fast, but to me it feels like the trade off is worth it.
I’m not sure how the Spark was setup in terms of head tube angle, I really think it must have been setup in the Steep (66.4), rather than Slack setting (65.8), because it felt quite a bit more direct than I expected. If so, I would like to revisit the bike in the slacker angle as that could potentially be the perfect combination of climbing capability and downhill prowess.
In terms of kit, the new Shimano 4-pot XT brakes were great, and something I really fancy on my next bike. I loved the Sparks new Tripleloc lever and dropper actuator. The dropper posts seemed to have improved since 2018, or mine is just getting old… Still not in love with Shimano gears, however. Despite being the latest XT 12-speed with hyper glide, I much prefer the shifting of my old and now worn SRAM X01 Eagle.
So, where does this leave us?
While the Genius is the do it all trail bike that you can also bring to a bike park and do jump laps with, I’m not going to do any XC races on my Genius, that’s for sure. The regular Spark would be the trail bike that would fill that role incredibly well. Let’s see if I can convince my girlfriend to give up some more of our apartment space… ;-) Of course, it will also be very interesting to see if this new frame design carries over to the Genius or Ransom at some point.
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Just fitted the 150mm OneUp dropper over the weekend. Fits with some space to spare for my ~710mm saddle height. I must also add that the stock wheels were a bit porky at just on 2kg (without cassette and discs). Fitting the Lyne wheels at 1.8kg with a 160g tyre insert has woken the bike up nicely. It feels a lot sprightlier that stock. I also swapped out the RT-76 rotors (which are stamped and mounted on a spider) for SRAM Centreline 180mm rotors. The XT brakes are now properly powerful! I also learned that backing out the contact point adjust screw (be careful, they are tight and need the JIS type screw driver and possibly even a whack from a mallet to come loose) and tilting the levers down and up helps getting a solid bleed. Next up I want to get the rear shock out and see what volume spacer is in there. Here is where the integration is a bit of a pain as I'll need to remove the cranks to get it out. I think I might need to get a slightly bigger spacer or swap it out for a Deluxe Ultimate which is up for grabs in my neck of the woods
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I swung by my LBS they had a small 910 on the floor, seemed very light for the build spec and looked super clean in person. That headset wiring is very scary though, looks like a total headache and I don't see any positives.
The triple lockout felt really good and easy to hit all the levers. The SRAM flight attendant/AXS dropper would make these shorter travel bikes so clean.
The triple lockout felt really good and easy to hit all the levers. The SRAM flight attendant/AXS dropper would make these shorter travel bikes so clean.
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Hi there, got my new Team Issue 2022, did a few changes trying to get the weight down
I want to change the crankset but cant get the XX1 with the 55 chain line or Wide options any suggestion on how I can put a standard crankset in there?
Upgrades
XX1 cassette
KCNC seat post
Specialized carbon saddle
Syncros carbon handlebar
ESI grips
FOX 34 SC fork
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I want to change the crankset but cant get the XX1 with the 55 chain line or Wide options any suggestion on how I can put a standard crankset in there?
Upgrades
XX1 cassette
KCNC seat post
Specialized carbon saddle
Syncros carbon handlebar
ESI grips
FOX 34 SC fork
Gorgeous!! Let us know what's the final weight
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