Scott Spark RC Pro 2022 Review After 2 Seasons - 13000km Down

This is most likely the last review of Scott Spark RC Pro. Updated model was a blast and I had so much fun with it, that in two seasons it covered bit shy of 13k km.

00:00 - Will it be out last meet up?
00:34 - Integrated Cockpit
03:55 - XTR 9100 Brake Levers
04:42 - Integrated Rear Shock
05:19 - Rockshox Sid Select+
06:16 - Suspension & Bearings
07:30 - Design flaws?
08:00 - Protective Tape needs?
08:47 - Crossed Cables in Swingarm
09:57 - Warranty Stuff
10:32 - Scott Spark Been in PLACES

There are other two videos from the past, where a lot of tips, insights and issues were covered:

With this progression, next one would be after 25k km, haha!

2023 Season MTB Races Analysis with EN Commentary:

2023 Season MTB Races Full Onboards:

Insights about the bike & gear:

After Stats:

Information about the gear used:
Footage captured: GoPro Hero 11 + Max Lens
Tracking device: Garmin Edge 1040
Power meters: Stages Cycling XT/XTR
Bike: Scott Spark RC Pro 2022

[michibellas]

Hi, have you ever got your bars twisted so much that the leavers would hit the frame? Did you apply some protection on the frame in those places?
Iv got brand new Spark just ready to ride for first time.
Thanks for your videos, they are super helpfull! Cant wait for the next one.

[freedomandbike]

Hello! About "Race Day Damper" in the Rock Shox SID Fork. It is now the 3rd time lookout isn't working anymore. I have dismounted the damper by unscrewing it first at the bottom side. At this point already lots of oil came out of the fork on the ground. Again the damper leaks oil. Because of missing oil there is now air inside the bleeding system.
This 3rd damper has approx. 2000km. A very weak part of the bike.

[wizzywizzua]

thanks for a really nice review! I think that the new spark rc flight attendant completely on AXS will solve all the problems with cable management in the front. I am currently considering the choice between scott spark rc and santa cruz blur tr and it's really hard to choose the winner :)

[johnlesoudeur]

I have the same bike and replaced the Twin lock (still working fine) with the rockshox Twistloc Ultimate P3 and the dropper lever is now a Shimano SL-MT800-IL. Personal taste but I prefer it. One issue I am beginning to have is that the fork lockout will not stay locked out and after a while the fork will start to lose height. I can rectify it by going back to pedal or full and then back to full lockout but then I will have the same issue over time. The cable is not the problem. It is very cold at the moment so I wondered if the oil was thickening and causing the problem (damper now replaced with Raceday 2) I went to a Shimano crankset (XTR) and their BB and it is fine. I have replaced the headset bearings but found that I needed to change the grease of the upper with Shimano Premium as the delivered grease was too thick and did not allow easy turning. I also have got used to the headset arrangement surprisingly and have no problems fittiing the cables provided yopu take some care on the orientation. I have not worked out a solution to make the cable/heaset routing more water resisitant but I see companies such as Merida and Canyon have given this more thought. Thanks for the excellent videos.

[pedrobarata]

Hi Tom,
Thanks for your vidéo, I have currently SRAM dub bottom bracket and I will change for Race Face. My question is how you manage to pull out the old bottom bracket, with hammer 😅or with an soft extractor but I think it can, t be use on Spark.
Thanks for your advise.

[ToGoPhilippines-uzqe]

Great videos! I purchased my first Mountain bike Scott Spark 960
I live on a relatively remote island (Siquijor) Philippines.
My brand new bike 2023/24 will not hold the final lockout! It will hold the second lockout but not the full lockout. Can you do a detailed video how to adjust lockout positions?

[MaQuGo]

Are you going to update this video for the 3rd season?

[flurin]

Hey. I was wondering why you have such low bars, but still both spacers in place. Wouldn't it make more sense to remove those spacers and ride a higher bar? Is there any specific reason for it?

[aivatra]

I broke my twinloc lever with dropper post remote, the one you show in this video. Is there a way to get a spare from anywhere? I've looked online and it's practically impossible to find it

[Nikica]

All FS bikes need a lot of care and maintenance. Im really surprised how long you have things in warranty ??
is that normal waiting time in LTU?

[apuokas]

One of the most beautiful bikes on the grid. After mine's olive green :D