The 2021 SCOTT MTB Buyer's Guide Part 1 - Spark, Spark RC, & Scale

We have only just started to see 2021 SCOTT bikes trickle in, but we have fielded loads of questions about what’s changed for the new year. As such, we have rounded up some of the most important changes to the SCOTT mountain bike line for 2021 to help you figure out what bike is best for you.

Bear in mind that this covers just their cross-country mountain bikes (Spark, Spark RC and Scale)

 

The 2021 SCOTT Spark feels as if it were designed for riding specifically in the Wasatch Range. Its combination of low weight, XC-like climbing ability, and stable descending make the Spark one of the most popular bikes in the shop. The 2021 Spark makes a small leap in build kits that make the bike a touch more trail-worthy, though it still maintains the downcountry fun the Spark is known for. SCOTT’s Twinloc suspension remote remains to help riders adapt to their trails. Spark is available in four sizes.

 

While previous years Spark models received a 120mm fork paired to a 120mm shock, the 2021 Spark features a new 130mm travel fork paired to a 120mm shock. This slackens out the head tube angle to 66.7 degrees and offers just a bit more grip and confidence on the descents.

Choose the SCOTT Spark as your all-arounder mountain bike. It's light enough to keep up with your cross country bike friends, but with a bit more suspension to offer confidence when things get chunkier.

Spark 900 AXS The new for 2021 SCOTT Spark 900 AXS isn’t the top of the Spark line, but it still packed with technology. A SRAM GX-X01 AXS wireless drivetrain pairs to a 130mm Fox 34 Performance Elite fork and a 120mm Fox NUDE EVOL shock. A Syncros Silverton 1.0 CL, carbon wheelset offers up snappy acceleration while cutting down rotational weight.

SCOTT Spark RC

 

The 2021 SCOTT Spark RC is the winningest cross country mountain bike around. Part of that is progressive (for XC) geometry, low weight, and attention to detail that makes the Spark RC the Swiss brand’s best cross country mountain yet. park RC is available in four sizes and features the coveted Twinloc suspension system to adjust the suspension at the flip of a switch.

 

While most cross country bikes have stuck steadfast to 100mm suspension front and rear, the 2021 Spark RC sees a new 110mm fork at just about every model. Further, most models receive the new Rockshox SID fork with its stiff 35mm stanchions to improve cornering performance without adding weight.

Choose the Spark RC if you're looking for one of the lightest full-suspension mountain bikes around. With a bump in suspension travel, manages to both be responsive to rider feedback while having the chops to tear up the descents.

Spark RC 900 World Cup

The 2021 SCOTT Spark RC 900 World Cup is once again offered in two models: one with SRAM X01 and another with SRAM XX1 AXS electronic shifting. SRAM Level TLM brakes offer lightweight and excellent modulation. Lightweight carbon wheels and a Syncros Fraser iC SL integrated bar and stem combo set this bike apart.

 

SCOTT Spark RC Comp If the Spark RC 900 SL and the World Cup are the dream bikes, the 2021 SCOTT Spark RC 900 Comp is the one that brings their performance to the masses. It uses a full carbon frame and swingarm, and pairs it to a SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain. It features a Fox 32 Rhythm fork with 110mm travel, more than enough for a lightweight ride like the Comp.

SCOTT Scale

 

Few bikes have proved their mettle on the cross country course better than the SCOTT Scale. And with so much already right with the Scale, SCOTT saw fit to keep the Scale the lightweight, responsive hardtail that it is. 29er wheels, the choice of a lightweight carbon or alloy frame, and sharp handling set the Scale apart from the pack. Scale is available in four sizes.

 

Choose the SCOTT Scale if you're looking for a lightweight XC hardtail for your next race or as a responsive option on flowing singletrack.

SCOTT Scale 940 Aspiring racers and weekend warriors alike will appreciate the HMF carbon frame of the 2021 SCOTT Scale 940. The Rockshox Judy TK Silver fork offers smooth performance and great durability, while the Shimano SLX-XT drivetrain offers slick shifting and wide-range gearing, ideal for your next race or singletrack climb.

Have any questions about 2021 SCOTT mountain bikes, or about SCOTT bikes in general? Give us a call during business hours or send us an email any time to info@contenderbicycles.com.