Dirtchild Posted March 20, 2012 Share Hi, Im new to the MTB scene. I dont have much knowledge on bikes yet but i thought this was a good deal. Its a new bike from a well know bike shop. What i would like to know is if it's a good but for that money.The retail price is R11 700. The Scott Spark 60 2012 Features are: Frame: Spark Alloy 6061 custom butted, hydroformed tubes, U-Mono Link, replaceable derailleur hanger, 135mm, rear PM 160, BB height adjustable, Rear Shock: DT Swiss M210, Air, ABS Spring, 190 x 50mm, Rebound adjustable, Lockout Fork: Rock Shox Recon Silver RL, Coil spring, Alloy Steerer, Motion Control Lockout, rebound adjustable, 120 mm travel Headset: Ritchey OE 1 1/8“, semi integrated 44/50mm Stem: Scott Comp, Oversize 31.8mm, 1 1/8“, 6° angle Speed: 27 Front Mech: Shimano SLX, FD-M660-E / DM Rear Mech: Shimano SLX, RD-M662 SGS, Shadow Type Chainset: Shimano Deore, FC-M590, 2-piece Design, 44x32x22 T Bottom Bracket: Shimano Cartridge, 73mm shell Cassette: Shimano CS HG-50 -9, 11-34 T Chain: Shimano CN-HG53 Front Brake: Shimano BR-M446 Disc, 180mm Rear Brake: Shimano BR-M446 Disc, 160mm Rims: Alex XC-44 Disc, 32H, Eyelets Front Hub: Scott Team Disc CL Rear Hub: Shimano FH-RM66 Disc CL Tyres: Schwalbe Rocket Ron, 26 x 2.25, 50EPI, Active Line Front Schwalbe Rocket Ron, 26 x 2.25, 50EPI, Active Line Rear Seatpost: Scott Comp, 31.6mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted March 20, 2012 Share Hi, Im new to the MTB scene. I dont have much knowledge on bikes yet but i thought this was a good deal. Its a new bike from a well know bike shop. What i would like to know is if it's a good but for that money.The retail price is R11 700. The Scott Spark 60 2012 Features are: Frame: Spark Alloy 6061 custom butted, hydroformed tubes, U-Mono Link, replaceable derailleur hanger, 135mm, rear PM 160, BB height adjustable, Rear Shock: DT Swiss M210, Air, ABS Spring, 190 x 50mm, Rebound adjustable, Lockout Fork: Rock Shox Recon Silver RL, Coil spring, Alloy Steerer, Motion Control Lockout, rebound adjustable, 120 mm travel Headset: Ritchey OE 1 1/8“, semi integrated 44/50mm Stem: Scott Comp, Oversize 31.8mm, 1 1/8“, 6° angle Speed: 27 Front Mech: Shimano SLX, FD-M660-E / DM Rear Mech: Shimano SLX, RD-M662 SGS, Shadow Type Chainset: Shimano Deore, FC-M590, 2-piece Design, 44x32x22 T Bottom Bracket: Shimano Cartridge, 73mm shell Cassette: Shimano CS HG-50 -9, 11-34 T Chain: Shimano CN-HG53 Front Brake: Shimano BR-M446 Disc, 180mm Rear Brake: Shimano BR-M446 Disc, 160mm Rims: Alex XC-44 Disc, 32H, Eyelets Front Hub: Scott Team Disc CL Rear Hub: Shimano FH-RM66 Disc CL Tyres: Schwalbe Rocket Ron, 26 x 2.25, 50EPI, Active Line Front Schwalbe Rocket Ron, 26 x 2.25, 50EPI, Active Line Rear Seatpost: Scott Comp, 31.6mmIf it's advise you want you've come to the wrong place... This lot will only give you sly remarks, Tongue in cheek answers and generally idiotic statements. Too many cowboys on this forum my friend , sorry . Good luck by the way, Go with your gut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK Killer Posted April 16, 2012 Share Hi Dirtchild,where about are you looking to acquire the bike from? Sounds like a sweet deal and I want in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZRider Posted April 16, 2012 Share If it's advise you want you've come to the wrong place... This lot will only give you sly remarks, Tongue in cheek answers and generally idiotic statements. Too many cowboys on this forum my friend , sorry . Good luck by the way, Go with your gut. And the first useless comment is in. Well done! Dirtchild, that frame is very good, my brother finished the Epic on it without a single hassle.The specs look good for the price and the wheels can be upgraded.bicycling.co.za lists the bike at 12999.00 so your deal sounds very good.Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted September 11, 2012 Share Anyone else riding this bike? Any comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierremerv Posted September 11, 2012 Share I just bought the Spark 40 and I'm very happy with it. As for as I know the frames are the same just the components differ and I find the bike handles beautifully. Back shock is a bit hard and I'm running mine now at 25% sag and it feels very good. I would really recommend it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noshow Posted September 11, 2012 Share Great frame, good components and price, but you should upgrade to an air fork, and wheels. Spend a bit more for a Reba or Fox fork and better wheels as upgrades can be expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted September 11, 2012 Share Great frame, good components and price, but you should upgrade to an air fork, and wheels. Spend a bit more for a Reba or Fox fork and better wheels as upgrades can be expensive.Thanks, off to go and have a look at it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy two shoes Posted September 11, 2012 Share Hey Mojoman, yeah I got one of these off gumtree couple months back. Done +-500ks so far and really loving the bike! Great value for money & solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted September 11, 2012 Share Had a look at the bike, can get it for R11,500 but I am not sure about that front fork and its out of my budget to upgrade that straight away but it is a nice looking machine and (on tar anyway) handles pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 11, 2012 Share Mojo, other than the recon fork it's a damn good deal. Heck, even with that front fork it's a good deal. When you can upgrade, just sell the recon 2nd hand and buy a reba from crc or merlin cycles or something, and the bike will be sorted. Don't go the way of fox. For the same performance as RS you're looking at 59% more cost at least, and the reba is a farking good fork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted September 11, 2012 Share Btw: the fork is good. Don't be put off by that. It's just that you can get better... Just not at the same price point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted September 11, 2012 Share Mojo, it's a great deal, I'd take it... and you will always find things you want better. G Had a look at the bike, can get it for R11,500 but I am not sure about that front fork and its out of my budget to upgrade that straight away but it is a nice looking machine and (on tar anyway) handles pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbearpig Posted September 11, 2012 Share But is it a 29er?........... ok i'm outta here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted September 11, 2012 Share Mojo, it's a great deal, I'd take it... and you will always find things you want better. GAgreed, now I am looking at a Ghost RT Actium for more or less the same price. Its great when you have money, then the bike you want is never around (2nd hand Trance!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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