SCOTT SPARK Manual

SPARK
4 2011 SCOTT BIKE OWNERS MANUAL
SPARK
5
ENGLISH
SPARK CONCEPT
Spark is the result of 2 years of research and development for the lightest mountain
bike frame set available on the market, hitting the scale at below 1800 grams (4
pounds) including the frame, Scott Nude TC shock and TWINLOC remote control.
Scott’s focus was not only on lightweight but also on a durable frame with an
innovative suspension technology in combination with an optimized kinematics of the
rear swingarm.
The combination of an optimized kinematics with an extraordinary suspension
technology closes the gap between superlight hardtail bikes (e.g. Scott Scale) and the
new generation of marathon bikes (e.g. Scott Genius).
Spark was designed for riders looking for a dual suspended race and marathon bike
offering a maximum rear wheel travel of 110mm.
Scott does not see frame, rear shock and kinematics as single components which are
assembled together on a bike, but as a concept with all these components working
together and offering an outrageous function by matching perfectly.
Kinematics
The Spark Concept is based on a new designed multi-pivot technology.
In combination with the linear shock characteristics the chain tension will be reduced
and doing so the pedaling will not influence function or movement of the rear
swingarm.
The Scott system, named TC (Traction Control) will allow you to reduce by remote
control the rear wheel travel from 110mm to 70mm including a more progressive spring
rate but still offering a supple break away.
No power will be lost and an optimum power transfer is guaranteed as the swingarm,
in contrary to locked or automatic-locking systems, can follow the trail surface and will
offer perfect traction and higher speed while standing on the pedals.
GEOMETRY SPARK
C IHGEB D
mm°mm mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inchesmm inches
A
°
F
mm inches
90
90
100
110
73.5°
73.5°
73.5°
73.5°
110
120
140
160
43
4.7
5.5
6.3
400
450
490
540
15.7
17.7
19.3
21.3
422
422
422
422
16.6
16.6
16.6
16.6
-10
-10
-10
-10
-0.4
-0.4
-0.4
-0.4
727
758
789
825
28.6
29.8
31.1
32.5
555
585
610
640
21.9
23.0
24.0
25.2
69.5°
69.8°
70.0°
70.0°
S
M
L
XL
337
387
429
479
13.3
15.2
16.9
18.9
90
90
100
110
73.5°
73.5°
73.5°
73.5°
110
120
140
160
43
4.7
5.5
6.3
400
450
490
540
15.7
17.7
19.3
21.3
422
422
422
422
16.6
16.6
16.6
16.6
-7
-7
-7
-7
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
727
758
789
825
28.6
29.8
31.1
32.5
555
585
610
640
21.9
23.0
24.0
25.2
69.0°
69.0°
69.0°
69.0°
S
M
L
XL
337
387
429
479
13.3
15.2
16.9
18.9
mm
170
175
175
175
170
175
175
175
SPARK CARBON
SPARK ALLOY
Size
Head
angle
Stem
length
Seat angleHead tube
length
BB center
to top of
seattube
Chainstay
length
BB
offset
Standover
height
Effective
top tube
horizontal
BB center
to top tube
center
Crankarm
length
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SCOTT SPARK Specifications

General

Suspension	Full Suspension
Wheel Size	29"
Rear Travel	120mm
Fork Travel	120mm
Fork	Fox 34 Float
Rear Shock	Fox Nude
Wheels	Syncros Silverton 2.0
Brakes	Shimano
Stem	Syncros
Saddle	Syncros
Seatpost	Syncros Duncan
Frame Material	Carbon