2022 Scott Spark Review

In this video I review the new Scott Spark 910. This is the trail version that comes with 130mm Fork matched with a 120mm rear. The XC version comes with a 120mm fork instead. This bike is a size large and is kitted out with Shimano XT 12 speed groupset. The Wheels are Syncros Silverton 2.0 mated to some Schwalbe Wicked Will 2.4 tires.

Bike Specs:
Scott Bike Spark 910
Spark Carbon HMF Frame - Same Frame as the other high end options
FOX 34 Float P. Elite 130mm (instead of the 120 on the XC models)
FOX Nude 5T EVOL, TwinLoc, 120mm
Shimano XT 12 Speed
Shimano XT Disc Brakes
Syncros Silverton 2.0 TR Wheels
Schwalbe Wicked Will Tires
FOX Dropper Post (31.6), Syncros Parts

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[tonistark]

I own one its such a joy go ride!! It climbs by it itself and downhill is a thrill. Im no expert when it comes to mtb but its a huge upgrade from my last one

[YouFieldsMe]

Awesome review. Think im going with a Spark 970 in orange. The twin lock is definitely the big selling point for me. Love the idea of multiple bikes in one platform.

[cup_and_cone]

Really like that some newer models are not coming overly molested with stickers. Clean is fast.

[micno]

Ordered the SCOTT Spark RC Team Bike black today...delivery May 2022! Can't wait!!!! WHOOOP WHOOOP!!!

[Loneranger]

I own the Spark 950. I’m an intermediate MTB rider ( Total of 100km / 1200m climb per week, jeep and single track mixture ) and this bike is amazing to ride.

[Pilotman]

That is a sweet looking bike! I've been curious about this model for a while and it's really good to see an objective review done on it with a real bike and not just a demo from scott. Well done sir!

[BlackWaterCyclist]

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[christiancasado]

Great work from Scott.
I imagine they could create a nice light E. Bike from this frame

[tomm]

Replaced the shifter with an XT and very happy with the upgrade. Now I may do the chain.

[sasfish]

I bought the 910 a month back and my findings are pretty much the same as you found but my pet peeve was that the stem does not allow riser bars and the stem cover keeps falling off. That is without prying it open. Lastly a lighter wheelset would be nice at $8000 aud.

[pekipeki]

Im picking my 940 Spark 2022 on tuseday. 😁 cant wait to get it.

[Zyzzyx]

Just picked up a new '22 Spark 960 for a screaming deal. Gonna be an interesting change, my current mt bike is a '98 Santa Cruz Heckler. At least the rear suspension is both single pivot based, but otherwise, geez... this is gonna be interesting.

[thomascray]

I've ridden about 1500 miles on my 920 and I find that I'm in the "firm" (half travel?) setting quite a lot riding cross country in and out of short climbs. I often just leave it there and it's fine for downhills as well. It's big fast and/or big technical sections that I make sure to open it up for full suspension. I don't think the hidden shock is "necessary" but I do find cleaning my bike is easier. My one complaint is it seems to have a lower bottom bracket than my last bike and I've gotten much more picky about log overs - can't roll 'em like I used to...

[TheUlitamateStunt]

My only complaint with this bike is getting the parts. I made a point of getting one of these as soon as they hit the show floors, but the special pieces aren’t coming to NZ until April. From there on out though this thing is kinda awesome.

[davidf]

Yes, I was intrigued by the internal rear shock design with Bold; however, the price was too far up there and exclusive to consider. With Scott buying their design (which I applaud), having a bigger scale should improve on that. Others have been less impressed with the rear suspension design when compared to DW-link, Yeti's Infinity and Santa Cruz's VP. Reviewer's have said they pedal better with less bob and ride smoother over the rough. Every bike review I've seen on this Scott has said the rear suspension needs the lockout (on/off) to get the most efficiency out of it. (Nino really utilizes it and has become second nature to him.) I'm like you and probably many others; I don't like the complicated lever/bar setup. Hopefully, Scott can fine tune the suspension kinematics where it's not dependent on the using the lockout going forward, leading to a simpler/cleaner design. Maybe as electronic drivetrains become cheaper, that will be the solution. However, like with Bold, the overall look is truly a beautiful bike minus all the front-end cables.

[johnnnewmex]

Would be interesting to know if the shock being protected in any way prolongs service intervals. Personally I don't want to have to invert my bike to change my settings as sometimes I'll adjust my rebound mid ride. Nor do I want lock out switches/remotes. Just leave the suspension open all the time and pedal faster!

[StraightLine_MTB]

Such a great looking bike. Wondering how it stacks up to the YT Izzo or Transition Spur which we loved here at SLMTB. Great review.

[oceres]

Black water - Im pretty sure we're less than a few miles from each other. Ridings styles, do you like a full suspension vs a hard tail for riding here? Im torn.

[millerman]

Where is this trail? Looks like north FL.

[jaimeaguila]

Hello! Great review! How did the Fox Performance Fork feel? Considering is an OEM one, was it good enough?thank you!