Furbz Posted February 25, 2021 Share so... this popped up.https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/457909/demo-2021-scott-spark-rc900sl-axs?utm_source=whatsapp aaaand now its mine AccidentalGenius, andreas17777, splat and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K Posted February 25, 2021 Share I took quite a fancy to this bike and was seriously considering a used one advertised on the Hub. My two concerns were the wheels in the event of a crash (there is apparently a factory warranty allowing a 50% discount on replacements, in the event of a crash, but I was unable to confirm it)and then those beautiful syncro's one-piece bars which do not allow any stem adjustment. Still a really cool looking machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted February 25, 2021 Share so... this popped up.https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/457909/demo-2021-scott-spark-rc900sl-axs?utm_source=whatsapp aaaand now its mineCongrats. As much money as that is, I think it's a great deal! With that fork fitted the bike deserves a dropper though! Edited February 25, 2021 by Grease_Monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted February 25, 2021 Share Congrats. As much money as that is, I think it's a great deal! With that fork fitted the bike deserves a dropper though! agreed. its still a ton of money, but then the opportunity to own a bike of this caliber for that price could not be passed up. as for a dropper, its in the works, just need to recover from the shock i currently have when viewing the bank account! Grease_Monkey and Vaalhaai 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted February 25, 2021 Share These are cool if you're a millionaire Well you have to start out being a billionaire then buy these till you're a millionaire.... Would like to see how well they hold up in the African environment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted February 25, 2021 Share How many decent bikes can I buy for the price of one wheel ? Me rida my bicycle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted February 25, 2021 Share so the backup on these wheels is not great. 50% price reduction in the 1st year of ownership30% price reduction in the 2nd year of ownership20% price reduction in the 3rd year of ownership thankfully i have insurance. silly not to these days DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted February 25, 2021 Share so the backup on these wheels is not great. 50% price reduction in the 1st year of ownership30% price reduction in the 2nd year of ownership20% price reduction in the 3rd year of ownership thankfully i have insurance. silly not to these days congrats on the new bike btw, shes a beaut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted March 1, 2021 Share congrats on the new bike btw, shes a beaut! thanks i'm toying with the idea of increasing the fork to 120mm from 110mm.its a very simple conversion - the standard version of this fork is 120mm. its fully capable of it and i think the extra travel will go a long way DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted March 1, 2021 Share thanks i'm toying with the idea of increasing the fork to 120mm from 110mm.its a very simple conversion - the standard version of this fork is 120mm. its fully capable of it and i think the extra travel will go a long wayIt will raise the bb as well which will help with pedalling through rocky terrain. It's the main reason why Nino has his at 110mm. The sparks bb is pretty much one of the lowest when the bike is sagged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrightJnr Posted March 1, 2021 Share I took quite a fancy to this bike and was seriously considering a used one advertised on the Hub. My two concerns were the wheels in the event of a crash (there is apparently a factory warranty allowing a 50% discount on replacements, in the event of a crash, but I was unable to confirm it)and then those beautiful syncro's one-piece bars which do not allow any stem adjustment. Still a really cool looking machine.I’ve got the Fraser bars on my Spark. Because I’ve had a few bikes and bike fittings before I was quite happy that once selecting the right one at build I’d be comfortable. A year later and still very happy. Problem is trying to mount any accessories to the bloody thing. I have the Syncros Garmin mount so that’s ok but a nightmare to try install a light, or number board etc. Another big challenge if like me you travel. Fitting into a bike bag means removing from steerer as you can’t just remove the bar from the front of the stem. This is my biggest gripe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted March 2, 2021 Share It will raise the bb as well which will help with pedalling through rocky terrain. It's the main reason why Nino has his at 110mm. The sparks bb is pretty much one of the lowest when the bike is sagged that is something i noticed on my first ride i seemed to get more pedal strikes compared to what i am used to DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted March 2, 2021 Share as an aside.the wheel on this bike are quite simply astonishing. when you are accelerating it honestly feels like there is no way on earth anyone other than another rider with the same wheels could keep up with you.i have never felt anything like it. its a seriously big advantage for XC racers.they also seem to just hold speed with minimal effort. this bike is seriously next level.i am afraid i am not a good enough rider to fully appreciate how impressive it really is DieselnDust, NickGM, ChrisF and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickGM Posted March 2, 2021 Share as an aside.the wheel on this bike are quite simply astonishing. This thread's about the wheels. So technically everything else is an aside. As far as I'm concerned you've purchased some synchros 1 piece wheels that just happen to have an incredibly beautiful bike attached to them. Furbz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Savage Posted March 2, 2021 Share I took quite a fancy to this bike and was seriously considering a used one advertised on the Hub. My two concerns were the wheels in the event of a crash (there is apparently a factory warranty allowing a 50% discount on replacements, in the event of a crash, but I was unable to confirm it)and then those beautiful syncro's one-piece bars which do not allow any stem adjustment. Still a really cool looking machine.Does it really matter as insurance would replace it after a crash. Same for the guys rolling on old mad fibers, when those things break they get to buy a small island or some Mielstiens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbz Posted March 2, 2021 Share This thread's about the wheels. So technically everything else is an aside. As far as I'm concerned you've purchased some synchros 1 piece wheels that just happen to have an incredibly beautiful bike attached to them. too true.they are cheating. they really are that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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