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Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One vs Scott Spark RC SL

Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One, side view

Bmc

Fourstroke R 01 One

Scott Spark RC SL, side view

Scott

Spark RC SL

Top of the rangeTrailFull suspensionCarbon2027
Top of the rangeTrailFull suspensionCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 20 differences, line by line.

Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One, side viewBmcBmc Fourstroke R 01 One
Scott Spark RC SL, side viewScottScott Spark RC SL

At a glance

  • Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One is 300 g lighter than Scott Spark RC SL (brand figures).
  • Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One has the higher-range groupset: SHIMANO XTR Di2, against SRAM XX SL Eagle.
  • Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One is the newer model (2027).
Key specs8 differences
Model year 2027 2026
Weight 10.4 kg °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison 10.7 kg °Value not published by the brand+300 g
FrameSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
SuspensionSame for all Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm °Value not published by the brand Full suspension, 120 / 120 mm °Value not published by the brand
Fork model Öhlins RXC34 Carbon | 120mm Travel | DT Swisss Remote Lockout | 44mm offset °Value not published by the brand RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant °Value not published by the brand
Shock Öhlins TXC2 Air °Value not published by the brand RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant Custom °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 29" · Duke Lucky Jack SLS5 °Value not published by the brand 29" · Syncros Silverton SL2-30 CL full Carbon °Value not published by the brand
DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
Groupset SHIMANO XTR Di2 °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM XX SL Eagle °Value not published by the brand
Brake model SHIMANO XTR (BL-M9200 & BR-M9200) °Value not published by the brand SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston Disc °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Dropper · BMC Autodrop Integrated Dropper Seatpost °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Rock Shox Reverb AXS 31.6mm / S size 100mm / M; L & XL size 125mm °Value not published by the brand

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One

Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One

Scott Spark RC SL

Scott Spark RC SL

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Fourstroke R 01 One · Mountain bike all-round, very nimble, very high equipment.
  • Spark RC SL · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, average gearing, very high equipment.
Terrain
Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One 50%Scott Spark RC SL 25%2 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike3 bikes · Scott Spark RC SL1 bike5 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike · Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One3 bikes1 bike5 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One 0%Scott Spark RC SL 54%1 bike · Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One3 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike8 bikes1 bike · Scott Spark RC SL1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike
NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Scott Spark RC SL8 km/h - 43 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Bmc Fourstroke R 01 OneScott Spark RC SLother trail mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
DisciplineSame for all Trail °Value not published by the brand Trail °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork1 difference
Fork Carbon °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Öhlins RXC34 Carbon

–Not given
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Fourstroke R 01 | 01 Premium Carbon with Autodrop Technology | APS Suspension System | 120mm Travel | Fully Guided Internal Cable Routing | Post Mount Disc | 12

 Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Spark RC Carbon HMX SL; Integrated Suspension Technology; Flex Pivot / Adjustable head angle; Syncros Cable Integration System; BB92 / UDH Interface / 12x148mm

Bottom bracket SHIMANO Deore Press-Fit Bottom Bracket (BB-MT500-PA) °Value not published by the brand SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB / shell 41x92mm °Value not published by the brand
Cable routing Internal °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Fourstroke R 01 | 01 Premium Carbon with Autodrop Technology | APS Suspension System | 120mm Travel | Fully Guided Internal Cable Routing | Post Mount Disc | 12

–Not given
Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 120 mm °Value not published by the brand 120 mm °Value not published by the brand
Rear travelSame for all 120 mm °Value not published by the brand 120 mm °Value not published by the brand
Drivetrain6 differences
Groupset brand Shimano °Value not published by the brand SRAM °Value not published by the brand
Shifting Electronic, wired °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SHIMANO XTR Di2 (RD-M9250-SGS) SHIMANO XTR (SW-M9250-IR)

 Electronic, wireless °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed; Wireless Electronic Shift System SRAM AXS Rocker Pod Controller

ChainringsSame for all 1 °Value not published by the brand 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 °Value not published by the brand 12 °Value not published by the brand
Chainring teeth SHIMANO XTR (FC-M9200) °Value not published by the brand SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission; Carbon crankarm / Spider Power Meter; DUB / 55mm CL / 34T °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Cassette SHIMANO XTR (CS-M9200-12) °Value not published by the brand SRAM XX SL Eagle XS 1299 Transmission 10-52 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Rear derailleur SHIMANO XTR Di2 (RD-M9250-SGS) °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed; Wireless Electronic Shift System °Value not published by the brand
Shifters SHIMANO XTR (SW-M9250-IR) °Value not published by the brand SRAM AXS Rocker Pod Controller °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano XTR Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth Disque hydrauliqueTige de selle

Front rotor–Not given 180 mm °Value not published by the brand
Rear rotor–Not given 160 mm °Value not published by the brand
Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand
Rims Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Tubeless ready–Not given yes °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Pirelli Scorpion XC RC °Value not published by the brand Maxxis Rekon Race / 29x2.4" / 120TPI Foldable Bead; Tubeless Ready / EXO °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fitted–Not given 61 mm °Value not published by the brand
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width 760 mm °Value not published by the brand 740 mm °Value not published by the brand−20 mm
Handlebar ICS Carbon XC °Value not published by the brand Syncros Fraser iC SL XC Carbon; -12° rise / back sweep 8° / 740mm; Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model BMC Autodrop Integrated Dropper Seatpost °Value not published by the brand Rock Shox Reverb AXS 31.6mm / S size 100mm / M; L & XL size 125mm °Value not published by the brand

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Fourstroke R 01 One · MSpark RC SL · M
  • Fourstroke R 01 One · M
  • Spark RC SL · M

Stack and reach

560570580590600610620630410420430440450460470480↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Fourstroke R 01 One · M — Reach (mm) 457 · Stack (mm) 592Spark RC SL · M — Reach (mm) 441 · Stack (mm) 602.5
  • Fourstroke R 01 One · M Fourstroke R 01 One · M — Reach (mm) 457 · Stack (mm) 592
  • Spark RC SL · M Spark RC SL · M — Reach (mm) 441 · Stack (mm) 602.5
Geometry13 differences
SizeSame for all M M
Reach 457 mm 441 mm −16 mm
Stack 592 mm 603 mm +11 mm
Top tube (effective) 599 mm 590 mm −9 mm
Seat tubeSame for all 440 mm 440 mm
Head tube 93 mm 90 mm −3 mm
Head angle 66.5° 67.2° +0.7°
Seat angle 75.6° 76.1° +0.5°
Chainstays 431 mm 438 mm +7 mm
Wheelbase 1,172 mm 1,159 mm −13 mm
Front centre 743 mm 725 mm −18 mm
Standover 727 mm 765 mm +38 mm
BB drop 38 mm 45 mm +7 mm
BB height 336 mm 330 mm −6 mm
Fork offset 44 mm 45 mm +1 mm
TrailSame for all 115 mm 115 mm
StemSame for all 60 mm 60 mm
Handlebar width 760 mm –Not given
Crank lengthSame for all 170 mm 170 mm

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One or Scott Spark RC SL?

Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One weighs 10.4 kg, Scott Spark RC SL 10.7 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One and Scott Spark RC SL come with?

Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One: SHIMANO XTR Di2. Scott Spark RC SL: SRAM XX SL Eagle.

How do Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One and Scott Spark RC SL compare on geometry?

In size M, Bmc Fourstroke R 01 One has a stack of 592 mm for a reach of 457 mm; in size M, Scott Spark RC SL has 603 mm for 441 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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