Just in time for the XC World Cup in Leogang, SCOTT-SRAM’s Nino Schurter received an all-new Spark RC World Cup.
With a total of 27 World Cup victories, 6 World Champion titles, 1 European Champion, plenty of National Champion titles and 2 shiny golden medals, it’s fair to say that the Spark RC is the most successful XC race bike out there. For 2022, the all-new Spark is set to continue this heritage on race tracks all around the world for years to come with several key updates including integrated shock, semi-integrated cables, updated geometry and extended travel to 120mm as well as the all important second water bottle mounts for marathon and stage racing.
“It’s safe to say that I’ve had a lot of success in recent years with the Spark,” said Schurter. “From the first moment I stepped on this new version, I knew that I have every chance to continue that success for years to come. From the geometry to the integration, the all new Spark RC takes everything I loved about the previous version and makes it so much better.”
The ALL NEW Spark RC is the perfect blend of top-notch carbon engineering, never before seen levels of integration and just the right amount of secret sauce. SCOTT wanted to make this platform faster than ever before both up and down the hill. Increasing travel, perfecting geometry, and applying input from the world’s best athletes, they’ve created the cross country race bike of all cross country race bikes. If you think fast is fun, then you’re going to love this ride.
For European Champion Nino Schurter the all-new Spark RC comes with a very special setup featuring RockShox SID Ultimate, SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Drivetrain, the new wider Syncros Silverton SL (30mm) carbon wheels, Fraser iC SL combo and even a lighter version of his Tofino saddle saving 50g.
Spec Highlights
Frame: SCOTT SPARK RC CARBON HMX SL CUSTOM,
Fork: ROCKSHOX SID ULTIMATE RD3 AIR/ BLACKBOX RACE DAY DAMPER 3 MODE, 120MM TRAVEL
Rear Shock: ROCKSHOX NUDE RLC3 TRUNNION
Remote: SCOTT TWINLOC 2 TECHNOLOGY, 3 SUSPENSION MODES
Handlebar: SYNCROS FRASER IC SL WC / -40° / 90MM / 700MM
Seatpost: ROCKSHOX REVERB AXS 100MM, TITANIUM BOLTS
Saddle: SYNCROS TOFINO REGULAR SL CHANNEL
Grip: SYNCROS FOAM
Pedals: HT COMPONENTS M2
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX1 EAGLE AXS/ 12SPEED
Shifter: SRAM XX1 EAGLE AXS
Crank Set: SRAM XX1 EAGLE DUB SL, 175MM/ 38T CHAINRING
Chain: SRAM XX1 EAGLE CHAIN
Cassette: SRAM XG-1299 EAGLE/ 10-50T
Brakes: SRAM LEVEL ULTIMATE
Wheels: SYNCROS SILVERTON SL2-30MM, 29″
Tires: MAXXIS ASPEN 29×2.40WT 170TPI EXO/TR
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