Scott Spark Upgrades - Your thoughts

[vanniri]

On 10/9/2025 at 7:29 PM, AllAboutRides said:

Hi all hubeers ....

In March I bought myself the Scott Spark RC Comp as this was the only bike my budget allows me to buy, but also knew there will come a time that I would like to upgrade some components.

In general, I looooove the bike, smooth, nippy and the ride is very comfortable.

I would like to upgrade to the following and yes I know it might be a lot of money and that I can buy I bike with the same spec 2nd hand or maybe new, but I like this bike. If I find a better spec Scott, I will rethink my idea of upgrading;

Bike parts on Merlin Cycles UK is very well priced as you don't pay for duties, only VAT, I might be wrong but did some research

Firstly:

* Current gears is Sram NX, so I would like to go to AXS, was thinking of GX AXS shifter and rear deraileur as this is not to expensive, R8999, XX1 AXS will be R13999 so is it worth going for the XX1 or is the GX good enough with smooth and easy shifting?

* Brakes currently is Shimano SLX, which I would like to upgrade to SRAM Level Ultimate, coming in at R5499.....worth it?

So basically this will be almost same spec as the Scott Spark Team Issue, but they retail for R130k so upgrading might work out better?

Your thought will be appreciated.

Brakes - install some larger rotors. Maybe swop front to back and buy larger one for the front

[nick_the_wheelbuilder]

On 10/13/2025 at 2:40 PM, AllAboutRides said:

What carbon wheel will you all recommend?

Plenty of good options out there.

My most popular lightweight combination at the moment is the following:

- 280g carbon Nextie rims
- Nextie Rollingstar II hubs
- Light bladed spokes and black brass nipples
- Including assembly (by me), rim tape and valves
- Nationwide delivery
- Around 1200g wheelset weight

+/- R24k

Save R2000 by opting for heavier hubs.

Or add R2000 by opting for the Alpha36S rims and get under 1100g
(pictured with silver hubs)