Scott Spark RC Pro 2022 - Review AFTER of 7000km+

The purpose of this video is to highlight all key notices in order for you to increase longevity and smooth riding of Scott Spark RC Pro or any other bike from new Spark's generation 2022/2023. Taking some things into consideration could eventually help you to avoid some issues I faced.

It is not that much important how much KM's you have ridden on the bike, but where and how it has been done. With that in mind, this review and sharing of insights comes from extensive 7k km+riding in various conditions: from casuals in my homeland of Lithuania, to racing here, in Baltics, Norway, Austria and even Portugal. Not to mention two months spent in Tenerife, where the bike has all sorts of punishments from all the angles, literally.

00:00:00 - Scott Spark RC Pro 2022 Recap Intro
00:01:03 - RS SID Select+ Lockout Not THAT bad actually
00:02:20 - Headset cables & Guides: Do not use excessive strength
00:03:01 - Headset cables & Guides: Leave enough slack
00:04:40 - Headset cables & Guides: Compression Ring Is Fragile
00:05:39 - Headset cups: Steep vs Slack
00:08:51 - Headset Bearings: When its time to change
00:11:21 - Dropper Post: Service it before its too late
00:13:44 - Rear Shock’s Service: Don’t do it yourself blindly
00:15:29 - Rear Suspension: Set Preload Nut
00:16:33 - Rear Suspension: Take care of swingarm rubber
00:17:46 - Suspension Swingarm: Chain protection adhesive is poor
00:18:23 - Syncros Protective Tape: Requires patience & sanity
00:19:40 - Chainstay bearings: Press-in them good enough
00:21:34 - The Worst Spark Part: Rear Brakes Solution is ****
00:22:42 - Raceface Next SL Cranks: Run away from them if not yet

2023 Season MTB Races Analysis with EN Commentary:

2023 Season MTB Races Full Onboards:

Insights about the bike & gear:

2022 Season MTB Races Analysis with EN Commentary:

2022 Season MTB Races Full Onboards:

After Stats:

Information about the gear used:
Footage captured: Sony A7iv with Sigma 24-70mm
Power meters: Stages Cycling XT
Bike: Scott Spark RC Pro 2022

[boare]

As a new owner of a spark rc team I like the review and things to look out for. And all your videos have great editing!

[addictcyclist]

Great content. I have been sharing some of my insight as well. I own 2 new sparks.

[dyingbreedMTB]

General questions about fullys, as you brought out it was a game changer for you. I have never ridden a fully, but have always thinking about buying one. At the moment have kept clear from it because of the added complicity of service and more moving parts since most of the time I am not servicing the bike myself. So based on that is the added comfort so huge that it out weighs the added complexity and cost compared to hardtail (since it is subjective question, I know it is going to be subjective answer :) )?

In general it is a wider topic, because in ideal world I could then have at least 2 bikes: MNT bike for endurance and miles munching on the roads and fullsus for cross-country fun, but currently I only have hardtail for both with different set of tires :D

[TheAntoine]

If the lower pivot tube is loose it means the bearing are not properly seated (or it mis-machined). If you tighten the pivot that way it will destroy the bearing.
Regarding the brake mount, it's bad but Scott says in the manual to use spherical washer, for this specific reason.

[XCBIKER]

Great maintenance video and races too!
Can you help me where can I get a RockShox NUDE 5 RL3 Trunnion rear shock,
SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj.,
3 modes: Lockout-Traction Control-Descend,
Debon Air / Reb. Adj. / Travel 120-80-Lockout / T165X45mm
I've looked everywhere but can't find it. Did you describe in the video that it can be bought? Can you advise me where? Thank you.

[TIMET]

I also bought a Scott Spark.
Can you do please a video about the TwinLoc System? (How to setup correctly, how to do maintenance, optimization potential...)
My TwinLoc System starts after 500km to make problems.

[filipvonsak]

Can you tell me the serial number of 0 degree cups in L size ? The dealer send me 0 degree cups but there is not specified frame size. Thanks

[TheAntoine]

There are 2 kind of service for a shock : the full service should be done by a pro and is expensive and should be. But it's not bad to open it, check it's properly lubed, change lubing oil if necessary. Because it's enclosed i guess this quick service is not as important as on other bike.

[TheCedric]

Hi, what is the ref of the replacement shock you buy? how much does it cost?

[domaslaurencikas]

Top 5 paleces where to do full suspension servise(Lthuainia afcourse :)), if u cant’t do it by yourself?

[vanjasomodi]

How do you setup suspension? (sag and rebound)

[mantas]

Sveikas, kokia tavo nuomone apie padangu ploti. 2.25 ar 2.35 jeigu kalbam apie XC varžybas ir hardtaila?