Bike Check: Cam Jones’ White Rim FKT SCOTT Spark RC
We were lucky enough to have Cam Jones stop by the shop just a few days after setting the current Fastest Known Time on the White Rim Trail in southern Utah. Riding for SCOTT and competing in the Life Time Grand Prix, Cam brought by the exact bike he used for the effort: a purpose-built SCOTT Spark RC designed for one of the most demanding endurance routes in the region.
Even better, Cam is not the only SCOTT athlete at the top of the White Rim record board. His teammate Hannah Otto currently holds the women’s FKT on the same route, meaning SCOTT athletes now hold both the men’s and women’s records aboard SCOTT Spark RC platforms.
Want to learn more about Cam's preparation and how the attemp went? Check out our Conversation with Cam Jones After the White Rim FKT!
A Setup Built for the White Rim
Cam’s setup was built around the specific demands of the White Rim: long, rough, fast, and unforgiving. He ran a size large Spark RC with a drop-bar cockpit, a shortened 100mm fork, Industry Nine Solix XC wheels, Schwalbe Rick XC 2.4 tires, and Shimano XTR Di2 with a 38-tooth chainring and 9-45 cassette. It is an unusual build at first glance, but the deeper you get into the details, the more sense it makes.
The drop bars were one of the most interesting parts of the build. Cam used a 38cm bar with a flat top section that let him get lower and more aero when the trail allowed it, while the shorter fork helped bring the front end down even further. At the same time, this was still very much a full-suspension bike. On a route as rough and unpredictable as the White Rim, Cam said full suspension was “100% the best thing,” especially riding the course blind at race pace.
Beyond the standout features, what really makes this bike interesting is how intentional the whole setup was. From gearing and crank length to hydration and on-bike storage, every detail was chosen for speed, control, and self-sufficiency over a huge day in the desert. Below, take a closer look at the bike that carried Cam Jones to the current White Rim FKT.
Big thanks to Cam Jones for taking the time to stop by the shop, and to SCOTT for helping make this one happen.
Hey Martin,
It is an Acros Headset cover, but it still uses the same Syncros Headset cups. It is the best solution for getting around with the Syncros spacers and stem, and it still looks good.
Thanks,
Joseph
Joseph - Contender Bicycles on
Everyone wants to know exactly what was done with the head set cups as this is Not Syncros
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