Scott launch a bold new Spark RC and Spark 900

[DonatelloOnPinarello]

17 hours ago, OVERDRIVE said:

Pro guys, is it easier to ride with all this tech though? Or needs twice the skill and twice the ability? 

 

I’m hoping your comment was tongue in cheek. This is not hard to manage. Not so long ago the pro peloton was racing down alp de huez wheel to wheel, on 20mm tires, and had to let go of the bars to change their non indexed gears on the down tube. While there feet were literally ratcheted down to the pedals. If this cockpit causes a short circuit in your motor reflexes, I hope I never end up riding in a bunch with you…

[justinafrika]

On 7/22/2021 at 10:21 AM, ZXR said:

 

My LBS that, always excellent service.

[OVERDRIVE]

11 hours ago, YaseenEnos said:

if you referring to the twinlock system.

As a Sparky rider i cant ride without a remote lockout. Honestly I scratch my head how anyone can ride without remote lockout.

I mean it makes sense to "set and forget" if you have a high end shock and fork with multiple levels of fine tuning adjustments but the idea of reaching down to my fork or shock midride just gives me cold sweats.

 

Edit: Answering as a CAT 5 pro 

What you said right there is why I'll stay on the hardtail 

[PhilipV]

6 hours ago, Hairy on a Davidson said:

Back in 2006 the RC looked like this, with 2 x gear shifters and the shock lock out lever.

Did a couple of 24hr races and Trans B on her ... she was a rather good ride back in the day.

But that is a Genius? 

[Hairy]

1 hour ago, PhilipV said:

But that is a Genius? 

But that is a long time ago genius

[babse]

I see bike addict has some stock arriving "this week"... Way sooner than anticipated!?

[DieselnDust]

38 minutes ago, babse said:

I see bike addict has some stock arriving "this week"... Way sooner than anticipated!?

every week its arriving this week

[Rigardt@Scott]

7 hours ago, babse said:

I see bike addict has some stock arriving "this week"... Way sooner than anticipated!?

Scott SA does. So you can order selected models from any Scott dealer from today. 

[Jewbacca]

2 hours ago, Grease_Monkey said:

Scott SA does. So you can order selected models from any Scott dealer from today. 

Great SCOTT! Do they cost 1.21 Giggarands?

[Rigardt@Scott]

3 hours ago, Jewbacca said:

Great SCOTT! Do they cost 1.21 Giggarands?

 

Only higher end bikes, but actually very good value for the spec level!

[JeffD]

Hi.

Almost a year later from the last post on this topic...what is the verdict on this bike?

My history with Scott & the prices that I remember, as bike prices were discussed a lot in this thread:

- Had the 2013 Scott Spark 940, +- R23k.

- Have the 2017 Scott Spark 940, +- R40k before trading in the 2013 version.

- Interested in this RC, +- R72k now.

From my background & with my friends in exports/ imports the global supply chain is backlogged which is increasing prices. Some guys are even struggling to arrange containers. You wouldn't think so when you drive around our harbours or even downtown Joburg.

Back to bikes, what other makes & models would you suggest in this price range?

I'm also nervous about going into the second hand market.

[ChrisF]

My friend has done about 2 000 km on his.

 

He LOVED the bike.

 

Then the dropper had issues ... went in for a warrantee repair .... and again ... then the rear shock had an issue ... bike came back with the front shock having an issue .... by the 4th or 5th trip to the dealer he was ready to get rid of the bike !!!  Then the gears needed some fine adjustment, thankfully an easy fix on the trail.

 

Thankfully the bike was finally sorted, and certainly did WELL on our last ride.  

 

Do NOT underestimate the amount of chirping he gets for a young guy riding an "ebike" .... many see the thick belly and just assume it is an ebike .....

 

 

I am a Scott fan !  I like the look of the bike.  My friend certainly likes how it rides and handles. 

 

Pity the dealers needs 3 or 4 stabs at fixing basic stuff ..... bike not ready when you arive for pickup .....

[ACE Cycles]

2 hours ago, JeffD said:

Hi.

Almost a year later from the last post on this topic...what is the verdict on this bike?

My history with Scott & the prices that I remember, as bike prices were discussed a lot in this thread:

- Had the 2013 Scott Spark 940, +- R23k.

- Have the 2017 Scott Spark 940, +- R40k before trading in the 2013 version.

- Interested in this RC, +- R72k now.

From my background & with my friends in exports/ imports the global supply chain is backlogged which is increasing prices. Some guys are even struggling to arrange containers. You wouldn't think so when you drive around our harbours or even downtown Joburg.

Back to bikes, what other makes & models would you suggest in this price range?

I'm also nervous about going into the second hand market.

Iv got the RC Team, had an Epic Evo previously. I love the bike, the ride is smooth and responsive. If it's built and set up properly from the get go then you shouldn't have any issues

[BrettS]

As much as i'd love the RC, I don't have the bucks for that but I got myself the basic 970 2022 model and have slowly improved the spec on it over the 5 months i've owned it. 

I too have had the "e-bike" chirp as well as the "is that a hard tail?" 

I love the handling and responsiveness of the bike, the twin-loc really helps you put the power down on the climbs. I haven't had any issues with shocks or the dropper.
Really glad I got one, one day i'll get a carbon model.

[JeffD]

I'm still tempted by the 2022 Scott Spark Comp...

Is SRAM NX a downgrade from Shimano's XT? I'm picking up by Googling that it is.

I have XT on my 2017 Scott Spark 940 so forking out for a new Spark Comp, considering new prices lately, may not be worth it.

Any advice?

[Rudii]

4 minutes ago, JeffD said:

I'm still tempted by the 2022 Scott Spark Comp...

Is SRAM NX a downgrade from Shimano's XT? I'm picking up by Googling that it is.

I have XT on my 2017 Scott Spark 940 so forking out for a new Spark Comp, considering new prices lately, may not be worth it.

Any advice?

Definitely a downgrade and not worth it in my opinion. You can upgrade your current drivetrain to GX AXS for +/- 10k or if you are a Shimano fan you can upgrade to XT 12 spd and save some $$$