Not having the rear shock exposed it a HUGE bonus to any rider not just from an impact perspective, but also from weather. And with all the other integration involved into this new bike this is an actual BEAST!!!!!!!!!!
@@mrnobodyplays147 i see it; they have to use a specific shock to get that adjusment. So u cant rode anything else. And whats the point of not expouse shock when u have to adjust it via the most dirty part of a bike. To people that say u only use one or twice... just every serious rider do that in any new race track after reconocition ride. But as tipicall from scott poor engineering good marketing.
Besides the weight saving and stiffness design, I like that the engineers have thought about other issues like internal cables, chainstay protector, suspension modes, tyre clearance.
While this integrated design is gorgeous, I dont think that having a big hole in the downtube is good for the stiffness or structural integrity of the frame. Nino must be crazy to do those jumps on this flimsy bike.
@@croatianmountainbiking6624 And less stiff, because it has a big effin HOLE in the downtube, right in the crank area which is the most solicited...that means more flex and less torsional rigidity.
@@GamesBond.007 I own a 2020 spark wc rc, hmx frame. ai tried the new one( hm frame), and tbh its stiffer than the previous spark, however it is heavier and more expensive and it isnt worth buying it except if its the top model
Best XC Trail Bike design, cable management at specially the rear suspension design safe from dirt, dust small rocks and wet conditions... it makes this easier to wash and clean 😎
"How do you improve upon the best?" (you purchase a smaller, more innovative company) Also, F##king finally you put the dropper post lever under the bars instead of on-top!
There have been many many fads in Mountain Biking over the years. The latest ridiculous fad being Mullet Bikes. However, I am truly amazed by the innovation of this bike. What is also great it you offer it in aluminum and it looks just a good. Great work Scott Bikes
I don't think that be an issue since most of the time the shock is lock up during climbs and the shocks traction mode reduces trave used for it to heat up so much. compared to DH and Enduro shock that is always open and aggressively compressing at all times.
I tested a 2018 (or 2017?) Spark RC, and swore I’d never buy one. Why? It was a very harsh ride, felt unstable on tech terrain (I was living in New England. Even the Scott rep admitted the riding there was challenging), descending anything steep bordered on scary; the bike was a speed demon, but very unforgiving. Just seeing this new RC bike, reading it’s specs, this looks like a very different, very forward thinking, very progressive machine. I’m seriously trying to find one to ride, and possibly buy. Very impressive Scott!
Yeah it rides fun until it breaks. Then you will have to chuck it away as it will be near impossible to fix. Bike manufacturers should stick to simplicity in design.
Is it though? Requires 2 people to check it, no way i can see it while sitting on it so doesn't really add any value compared to just looking at the o-ring
To be honest, it would be great if you guys made the genius and the ransom with the same design philosophy, if it was possible off course. Is a very clever design, and it looks great to. Congrats
Was wondering where the shock was lol. This is great , on a lot of bikes , there are space constraints for the bottle , some don't even have proper mount space. Meanwhile this can fit 2.
Hi If the rear triangle is flexible and Scott had to reinforce the carbon in the stress points, HOW IT WORKS FOR ALUMINIUM? The aluminum Spark doesn't have a link in the back too and the Metal can be that flexible, otherwise, it will have some FATIGUE (micro crack).
Beautiful. So all people who bought their spark at 12000 euro price in 2020 , now are going to sell it to buy this monster at 14000 euro. People are out of mind.
no it is lacking a couple more bottle holder mounting points, fenders mouting points, a flared drop bars, TT aerobars, bike packing custom bags and aero shaped tube profiles for maximum "Rapha A**hole" effect
When will these be shipping?!? My local bike shop has been attempting to get me a 2021 Spark RC 900 AXS Team Issue for over a year.. Will I be waiting 2 years for this?
Why? If you want to maintain the suspension, you'll need to put it out like if it it's not hidden. So where is the problem? Anything else is accessable from the outside
Not a fan of the cable routing in the headset. Looks as if moist, dirt and grime have a very easy access to the bearings. Otherwise a good looking bike :)
Read a 'positive' review yesterday but the reviewer said the BB creaks as do the bearings at the pivot. If one thing sucks more than almost anything on a bike it's noises you cannot fix. Do any Spark users have such issues?
I wonder if the head set creaks like on my spark rc comp. I ended up chucking it and relplaced it with a standard ritchey head set and round handlebars. Aero bars on a mtb really????
Oh, so this happened to you as well? My Scale creaks so badly I was afraid it's delamination of the carbon. It looks prettier than other headsets, so I would like to keep it. Let's hope it's fixable by re-seating everything.
@@MacPhantom Very interesting. I applied generous amounts of carbon paste on the head stem which silenced the creaking for 1 or two rides then it would creak badly again many times. As I mentioned, I ended up replacing the original bars and headstem with alloy Richey headstem and alloy Thomson bars with plenty of carbon fibre grip for about Aus $200. Also good to check clean and grease steering/headset bearings. No problem now. I don't worry about looks. Performance is paramount. I think the higher end Scott headsets and bars are a complete gimmick.
The internal shock system comes from BOLD cycles in Switzerland which Scott bought.
Yes people who can read knows this. It's not some hidden information 😅
Whatever man. They put on the global market now! Deal with it.
Be grateful that Scott bought it but you complaint anyway. What if a far east company did the same? You complaint too.
They ran out of ideas and just slapped a Scott decal and everyone's going insane like it's a new invention.
Hewlett-Packard HP has been well known in doing this. Acquire and rebrand. Same goes to SRAM acquire Rockshox.
Cleanest looking bike on the market and I'm not a Scott fan. I like the idea of the rear shock being protected from dust and debris
Not having the rear shock exposed it a HUGE bonus to any rider not just from an impact perspective, but also from weather. And with all the other integration involved into this new bike this is an actual BEAST!!!!!!!!!!
Wtf how u adjust it?
I wouldn't touch this heap of shit with a barge pole.
@@mrnobodyplays147 i see it; they have to use a specific shock to get that adjusment. So u cant rode anything else. And whats the point of not expouse shock when u have to adjust it via the most dirty part of a bike. To people that say u only use one or twice... just every serious rider do that in any new race track after reconocition ride. But as tipicall from scott poor engineering good marketing.
@@mrnobodyplays147 lol this shock has less than 60mm travel wtf bro learn a bit about suspension
@@PabloDiaz-vg1in
Did you watch the video?
BOLD design choice! Nice as always.
#BOLDcycles
Hope you know they didn't make his design it was always there
The thru axle tool is actually pretty cool.
trek have been using it for ages its nothing new
@@bensneller5797 Don’t deal with trek bikes, much, but it definitely makes more sense than the integrated shock…
Besides the weight saving and stiffness design, I like that the engineers have thought about other issues like internal cables, chainstay protector, suspension modes, tyre clearance.
weight saving but bike ends up heavier
While this integrated design is gorgeous, I dont think that having a big hole in the downtube is good for the stiffness or structural integrity of the frame. Nino must be crazy to do those jumps on this flimsy bike.
@@croatianmountainbiking6624 And less stiff, because it has a big effin HOLE in the downtube, right in the crank area which is the most solicited...that means more flex and less torsional rigidity.
@@GamesBond.007 I own a 2020 spark wc rc, hmx frame. ai tried the new one( hm frame), and tbh its stiffer than the previous spark, however it is heavier and more expensive and it isnt worth buying it except if its the top model
@@croatianmountainbiking6624 It feels stiffer because the shock is enclosed and doesnt wobble side to side...but the frame is weaker imo
Best XC Trail Bike design, cable management at specially the rear suspension design safe from dirt, dust small rocks and wet conditions... it makes this easier to wash and clean 😎
This is brilliant. The focus on details is amazing.
"How do you improve upon the best?" (you purchase a smaller, more innovative company)
Also, F##king finally you put the dropper post lever under the bars instead of on-top!
BoldBikes Switrzerland
Used to be just copying/stealing of tech. Now they just buy the company, assimilate them into the Borg, and say "look at what we invented", haha.
@@nasonguy
We are the Scott. You will be assimilated. We will add your cultural and biological distinctiveness to our own. Resistance is futile!
@@Krkbiker oh, so its cool.
If they bought it, they invented it. If they didn’t buy it, the “stole” it.
now it just needs flip bars! risers for the downhills and droppers for the climbs...
In recent times, Nino has been faster than everyone else. He happens to ride on a Scott. This thing looks pretty dialed though...
Exactly, I was thinking the exact same thing.
Niño please
I thought exactly that. Scott can test this by giving me a Spark and seeing how I do in the XC world cup. I would even do it for free.
@@jackprichard6780 what a stupid comment
Yep, archer not the arrow
There have been many many fads in Mountain Biking over the years. The latest ridiculous fad being Mullet Bikes. However, I am truly amazed by the innovation of this bike. What is also great it you offer it in aluminum and it looks just a good. Great work Scott Bikes
This is a 3year old design by Bold cycles which Scott bought over.
@@kingpet46 I've never seen it before and regardless it's still good innovation
@@kingpet46 Just checked out Bold's site.. Yep.
Will Nino be racing the new Spark this weekend in Loegang, Austria? Will Nino finally tie Julian Absolan's most World Cup wins record?
Obviously he will
But he is getting old
He won’t be any faster on it.
Nino is ending
The bike is ashame of itselt.
Dang, that is one SWEET looking ride!
I wonder if overheating can be a problem for the shock
I don't think that be an issue since most of the time the shock is lock up during climbs and the shocks traction mode reduces trave used for it to heat up so much. compared to DH and Enduro shock that is always open and aggressively compressing at all times.
This looks phenomenal
Wow lovely bike design! Lightest!
here from scotty's video.amazing innovation... i wish i could afford it...
I tested a 2018 (or 2017?) Spark RC, and swore I’d never buy one. Why? It was a very harsh ride, felt unstable on tech terrain (I was living in New England. Even the Scott rep admitted the riding there was challenging), descending anything steep bordered on scary; the bike was a speed demon, but very unforgiving.
Just seeing this new RC bike, reading it’s specs, this looks like a very different, very forward thinking, very progressive machine. I’m seriously trying to find one to ride, and possibly buy.
Very impressive Scott!
I hope SRAM make 40t chainrings for lower end groupsets. I fancy that 970 in orange. I always have lots of roadwork before hitting the trails
What a BOLD design !
"Babe, do the thing"
3:07
Absolute beauty of a bike. So stoked on it, the ride quality is incredible. #FASTISFUN
Yeah it rides fun until it breaks. Then you will have to chuck it away as it will be near impossible to fix. Bike manufacturers should stick to simplicity in design.
Homeboy be looking like Rod Reiss Tinan, but seriously, great innovative approach and i see you took a page from Dangerholm's book.
Made me chuckle. Thanks for the burst of joy.
any possibility to mount chain tensioner ?
Sounds great.thank for new ideas. New design. Cost , well spend .
If nothing else, the thing looks incredible.
the cleanness of the bike could make you immune to corona
mechanics: it cant get any worse!!
engineers. HOLD MY BEER!!
Can you replace the stem/bars with a traditional stem and handlebar?
Be better if you could, then add 130 mm fork and wider wheels tires and bam badass trail machine
Optimus Prime gonna roll up looking for that NEW ALL SPARK
Great looking bike. Makes me want to go XC again.
that sag thing at the pivot is really cool
Is it though? Requires 2 people to check it, no way i can see it while sitting on it so doesn't really add any value compared to just looking at the o-ring
is there a video that explains how to remove the rear shock for service?
5:15 I feel useless on my bike with 140 of travel 😅
really thoughtful to switch from Track supercaliber
This bike is made for racing! Dope
Gratuitous use of drone cameras. Well done
To be honest, it would be great if you guys made the genius and the ransom with the same design philosophy, if it was possible off course. Is a very clever design, and it looks great to. Congrats
That reminds me. Must pick up some wing nuts on the way home.
Was wondering where the shock was lol. This is great , on a lot of bikes , there are space constraints for the bottle , some don't even have proper mount space. Meanwhile this can fit 2.
I have a 2010 Scott spark 10 and I wonder how it went from that to this
Inovation Technology Design Acquisition
Coming in at 1,870 Gram. I wish he said DOLLAR!!!!! 😅😅😅 6:17
Very clever design 👍🏻
Wow, this design… amazing!
I have a Scott Scale which I looooove, so I'm not in the market for a Spark. But once the new Genius gets out - oh boy!
Yeh ive got a Genius and its super fun and agressive.
Any problem with shock-heating?
This is definitely my first thought watching this video.
@@andrejhaluska4061 haha, cant quite tell if youre being serious or not :D
External shocks still looks better, but I like the innovation of this
when will the rest of the 2022 line be released and detailed?
Hi
If the rear triangle is flexible and Scott had to reinforce the carbon in the stress points,
HOW IT WORKS FOR ALUMINIUM?
The aluminum Spark doesn't have a link in the back too and the Metal can be that flexible, otherwise, it will have some FATIGUE (micro crack).
Yes it will fatigue, but the bike will be mostly worn out by then anyways.
Great bike! I hope to find this in second hand for 350 euros in twenty years 😂
Beautiful. So all people who bought their spark at 12000 euro price in 2020 , now are going to sell it to buy this monster at 14000 euro. People are out of mind.
Nice Spark! But what are these Rainbow Pedals?!
The future of gravel bikes.
no it is lacking a couple more bottle holder mounting points, fenders mouting points, a flared drop bars, TT aerobars, bike packing custom bags and aero shaped tube profiles for maximum "Rapha A**hole" effect
@@simonrano8072 wakakaka
when will this model be available in the usa? and where can buy a uniform like Nino's?
Can you put volume spacers in the shock?
nice ! HOW MUCH ?
Linda bike! Fantástica.
很厲害的設計耶！
價格應該也是 😉
Bold move!
When will these be shipping?!? My local bike shop has been attempting to get me a 2021 Spark RC 900 AXS Team Issue for over a year.. Will I be waiting 2 years for this?
Depends on where you live!
This bike is next level I love it
Holy cow that is so sick.
Does Nino will be using this in Tokyo Olympics?
Amazing - love it!
Me too
Looks like its a long time winner.
Do bicycles come fully assembled
This bike looks so good i love it🤤
Fucking awesome what they did with the geometry and design of this new Spark, hope to see this machine onLeogang
very cool 😃
Awesome epik beautiful bike lovet
Where to buy the Frameset?
10 minutes to describe: we hide the suspension inside the frame. Design challenges, maintaining this will be a nightmare.
This is business 🤣
Why? If you want to maintain the suspension, you'll need to put it out like if it it's not hidden. So where is the problem? Anything else is accessable from the outside
Is there a max rider weight?
Smick looking bike.
How do you get to the upper shock bolt from the bottom?
Through the side window
Not a fan of the cable routing in the headset. Looks as if moist, dirt and grime have a very easy access to the bearings. Otherwise a good looking bike :)
A beauty!
N1NO is so fast, he can win the XC race on a Downhill bike built by Huffy
Espetáculo de bike!!!
Bote espetáculo nisso
Top levels , of ride cross bikes,...for top quality, all terrains.
Will a gambler fork fit on a spark?
Wonder if the hidden shock idea will transfer over onto the trail bikes?
One of a kind ❤️
What is the biggest tire size that will fit?
2.6”
You did great job with this bike !
The cockpit is just perfect
Read a 'positive' review yesterday but the reviewer said the BB creaks as do the bearings at the pivot. If one thing sucks more than almost anything on a bike it's noises you cannot fix. Do any Spark users have such issues?
Bold design move.... ;-)
OMG this bike!!!
I wonder if the head set creaks like on my spark rc comp. I ended up chucking it and relplaced it with a standard ritchey head set and round handlebars. Aero bars on a mtb really????
Oh, so this happened to you as well? My Scale creaks so badly I was afraid it's delamination of the carbon. It looks prettier than other headsets, so I would like to keep it. Let's hope it's fixable by re-seating everything.
@@MacPhantom Very interesting. I applied generous amounts of carbon paste on the head stem which silenced the creaking for 1 or two rides then it would creak badly again many times. As I mentioned, I ended up replacing the original bars and headstem with alloy Richey headstem and alloy Thomson bars with plenty of carbon fibre grip for about Aus $200. Also good to check clean and grease steering/headset bearings. No problem now. I don't worry about looks. Performance is paramount. I think the higher end Scott headsets and bars are a complete gimmick.
Super cool
Why is everything a platform?
Gorgeous design. Scott really killed with this one.
Integrated shock is absolutely genius.
No this is the “Spark” 😜 🤦🏻♂️
Good job boys. A bike for everyone and everything. Cardio-training, World Cup, Trail fun or just a relaxing Tour on the nature. Well done!
For everyone? Lol you know how much it's going to cost,right?
Wow cool 👍🏼🇰🇭
Amazing
Bold cycle technology
Wow, you guys are trying really hard to make it impossible for me to decide whether my next bike is an enduro or Xc bike..
Dislikes is from specialized guys
huge changes!