[Lelandjt]

I have a standard air can (not evol) fox shock, so I'm looking for an option to improve the shock absorber sensitivity. The debon air is the same technology as evol but for half price in Eourope

When these bikes were released in 2017 most Spark and RC owners found that they felt better* with non-Evol air cans and no volume spacers. This was to make the spring as linear as possible.

*"Better" for these XC focused bikes meant the ability to run 25% sag and still occassionally get full travel. People with Evol air cans complained of always having 30% sag.

 

[kylef]

I am not sure if it is worth the upgrade. After around 300 miles the Fox Evol shock seems to work great for me.

 

[mtbscott]

I went crazy last week and bought one of the last available Spark Supersonic framesets. It comes with 110mm SID and also Rockshox in rear, includes everything but wheels and partial drivetrain, includes XX1 crankset.
I got it this Tuesday and the rest of the parts should be in next week. Will post pics when done. I have had all three generations of the Spark and was also expecting an all new one for the Olympics. I decided this one will be different enough from my ‘18 RC900SL to keep me happy for a couple years before thinking about changing again.

 

[Lelandjt]

I went crazy last week and bought one of the last available Spark Supersonic framesets. It comes with 110mm SID and also Rockshox in rear, includes everything but wheels and partial drivetrain, includes XX1 crankset.
I got it this Tuesday and the rest of the parts should be in next week. Will post pics when done. I have had all three generations of the Spark and was also expecting an all new one for the Olympics. I decided this one will be different enough from my '18 RC900SL to keep me happy for a couple years before thinking about changing again.

Other than changing shock brand I don't think there's any difference since 2017.

 

[dreicha]

with 110mm fork, head angle changes to 68 degree, bb +~3 mm, that's all

 

[Lelandjt]

with 110mm fork, head angle changes to 68 degree, bb +~3 mm, that's all

And seat tube angle slacks You can put a 110 fork on any 2017+ Spark RC frame.

 

[mtbscott]

Other than changing shock brand I don't think there's any difference since 2017.

I'm also trying out AXS for the first time and expect the extra travel to make a small difference in feel....but mostly I wanted a new bike and I love my Scott's. I do believe the swingarm has been slightly changed to accomodate larger swingarms.
And don't forget the BNG! (Bold New Graphics)

 

[mtbscott]

Finished the build Friday night and got to ride trails 20 miles on Saturday and 18 today. Finished out the frameset with SRAM AXS XX1 bits, Synchros Silverton SL wheelset with Rocket Rons, and Eggbeater11 pedals. 21lbs, 11oz.
Very pleased so far. With similar suspension readings as on my previous bike the new one feels a little “plusher” without being too soft. Still getting used to the AXS but it’s a great system.

 

[Aruman]

Awesome, what size is yours?

Do you have any pics?

My frameset arrived last week and now I'm checking the other parts,

Cheers

 

[mtbscott]

My bike is a large frame.

 

[Aruman]

Awesome Bro, I very nice Bike.

 

[david_zh]

Hi,
I am trying to buy the WC 2021 version but seems impossible to get in my area.
I have the chance to get a 2020 WC version.

Would you folks recommend getting a 2020 WC nowadays?

I guess the only main thing that I could miss is the 110mm fork vs the 100mm.

Thanks for your suggestions

 

[david_zh]

Managed to find a WC 2021 version and since last weekend I have it with me.
Just waiting for the weather to get better to test it more.

So far, I like it a lot.
I just need to get used to ride with "winter" tires as they are extremely heavy and slow compared to what I am used to

 

[packfill]

I saw the $11k specialized s-works epic evo over the weekend. It was just 22lbs w/o pedals, 120mm of travel. That’s what I want!

 

[MisterNoChain]

Some claim this would be the new Scott Spark Bold.

 

[JasperGr]

It seems that the fork has too much travel for a spark


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[MartinAir]

A few (speculative) renders from this Czech MTB website:Scott Spark 2022 - Jaký bude?

 

[dje31]

I suspected that the Bold acquisition would integrate the hidden shock design, sooner or later, though not necessarily in the Spark.

Interesting, clean-looking design, makes it a bit of a stealth FS (yes, I understand it's a speculative rendering). Nice to have a second bottle option again, that's not under the downtube.

Not having ridden a modern FS--still on a '14 Spark, still loving it--so unsure if I'm on-board with the ever-relaxing head / ever-steepening seat angles.

 

[Lelandjt]

Unsure if I'm on-board with the ever-relaxing head / ever-steepening seat angles.

There are a lot of design choices on the newest bikes to be wary of. These are not two of them. Especially, if the reference is a last gen Spark (way too slack ST, too steep HT).

 

[dje31]

There are a lot of design choices on the newest bikes to be wary of. These are not two of them. Especially, if the reference is a last gen Spark (way too slack ST, too steep HT).

I'll take your word for it, and one day hope to get some time on a Ransom and newer Spark. But then I'm an old fart, from a bygone era where it was sacrilege to deviate far from the 71/73 angle standard, at least for XC applications.