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Scott Spark RC Comp vs Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3

Scott Spark RC Comp, side view

Scott

Spark RC Comp

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3, side view

Giant

Anthem Advanced SL 3

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027
Mid-rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 17 differences, line by line.

Scott Spark RC Comp, side viewScottScott Spark RC Comp
Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3, side viewGiantGiant Anthem Advanced SL 3

At a glance

  • Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 is 1.2 kg lighter than Scott Spark RC Comp (brand figures).
  • Scott Spark RC Comp is the newer model (2027).
Key specs7 differences
Model year 2027 2026
Weight 12.9 kg °Value not published by the brand 11.7 kg Best of the comparison−1.2 kg
FrameSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon
As printed

Material: Carbon

SuspensionSame for all Full suspension, 120 mm °Value not published by the brand Full suspension, 120 mm
As printed

Type de Suspension: Tout Suspendu

Fork model RockShox SID 3P Air °Value not published by the brandHigher range Fox 34 SL Performance 3P remote, 120mm, GRIP damper, Boost 15x110, 44mm offset, remote lockout
Shock RockShox SID Luxe Select+ °Value not published by the brandHigher range Fox Float SL Performance Elite °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 29" · Syncros Silverton AL2 °Value not published by the brand 29" · Giant XCA 29 WheelSystem °Value not published by the brand
DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
GroupsetSame for all Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand Shimano Deore
Brake model Shimano BR-MT620 4-Piston °Value not published by the brand Shimano BR-MT500 °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Dropper · Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm °Value not published by the brand Dropper · Giant Core dropper, remote °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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Scott Spark RC Comp

Scott Spark RC Comp

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3

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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.

  • Spark RC Comp · Mountain bike very demanding, rather stable, long gearing, rather high equipment.
  • Anthem Advanced SL 3 · Mountain bike rather demanding, very stable, average equipment.
Terrain
Scott Spark RC Comp 84%Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 72%3 bikes1 bike6 bikes6 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike3 bikes1 bike3 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike · Giant Anthem Advanced SL 32 bikes1 bike5 bikes4 bikes · Scott Spark RC Comp2 bikes2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Scott Spark RC Comp 77%Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 84%4 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes1 bike7 bikes1 bike2 bikes4 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike5 bikes · Scott Spark RC Comp3 bikes · Giant Anthem Advanced SL 32 bikes2 bikes3 bikes1 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 Comp8 km/h - 43 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Scott Spark RC CompGiant Anthem Advanced SL 3other cross-country 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 Cross-country Cross-country
Frame and fork1 difference
Max tyre clearance–Not given 61 mm °Value not published by the brand
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Spark RC HMF Carbon Gen5, adjustable head angle and fork lock, Syncros Octopus cable integration system Gen2, BSA BB, UDH interface, 12x148mm with 55mm chainlin

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

Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle

Bottom bracket Shimano BB-MT501 BSA °Value not published by the brand Praxis, press fit °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost diameter–Not given 30.9 mm °Value not published by the brand
Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 120 mm 120 mm
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano °Value not published by the brand Shimano
ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore RD-M7200 12-speed Shimano Deore SL-M6200

 Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore Shimano Deore mechanical, 1x12

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 FC-MT520, 34T °Value not published by the brand Praxis Cadet HD M24, 32t, 55mm chainline °Value not published by the brand
Cassette Shimano Deore CS-M6200, 10-51T °Value not published by the brand Shimano M6100, 10x51 °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur Shimano Deore RD-M7200 12-speed °Value not published by the brand Shimano Deore °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano Deore SL-M6200 °Value not published by the brand Shimano Deore mechanical, 1x12 °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Disque hydrauliqueTige de selle

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Giant Disque hydraulique

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 tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29"
Rims Carbon °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Tubeless readySame for all yes °Value not published by the brand yes °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4", 120TPI Foldable Bead, tubeless ready, EXO °Value not published by the brand Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4, foldable, 120tpi, MaxxSpeed, EXO, tubeless °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fittedSame for all 61 mm °Value not published by the brand 61 mm °Value not published by the brand
Cockpit and seatpost4 differences
Handlebar width 740 mm °Value not published by the brand 780 mm °Value not published by the brand+40 mm
Handlebar Syncros IC-M100-AL2, -10° angle, back sweep 7°, 740mm °Value not published by the brand Giant Integrated XC, alloy, 780mm, 9-degree upsweep °Value not published by the brand
Stem Syncros XC ST-M100-AL2, -6°, 31.6mm °Value not published by the brand Giant Integrated XC Alloy °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm °Value not published by the brand Giant Core dropper, remote °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Weighed in size–Not given M

° 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.

Spark RC Comp · MAnthem Advanced SL 3 · MD HIGH
  • Spark RC Comp · M
  • Anthem Advanced SL 3 · MD HIGH

Stack and reach

560570580590600610620630420430440450460470480490↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Spark RC Comp · M — Reach (mm) 455 · Stack (mm) 591Anthem Advanced SL 3 · MD HIGH — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 603
  • Spark RC Comp · M Spark RC Comp · M — Reach (mm) 455 · Stack (mm) 591
  • Anthem Advanced SL 3 · MD HIGH Anthem Advanced SL 3 · MD HIGH — Reach (mm) 450 · Stack (mm) 603
Geometry17 differences
Size M MD HIGH
Reach 455 mm 450 mm −5 mm
Stack 591 mm 603 mm +12 mm
Top tube (effective) 610 mm 600 mm −10 mm
Seat tube 410 mm 420 mm +10 mm
Head tube 88 mm 95 mm +7 mm
Head angle 65.9° 67° +1.1°
Seat angle 75.3° 76° +0.7°
Chainstays 434 mm 435 mm +1 mm
Wheelbase 1,180 mm 1,167 mm −13 mm
Front centre 750 mm 736 mm −14 mm
Standover 0 mm 771 mm +771 mm
BB drop 44 mm 45 mm +1 mm
BB height 333 mm 329 mm −4 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 44 mm 44 mm
Trail 115 mm 112 mm −3 mm
Stem 60 mm 70 mm +10 mm
Handlebar width 740 mm 780 mm +40 mm
Crank lengthSame for all 170 mm 170 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Spark RC Comp or Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3?

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 weighs 11.7 kg, Scott Spark RC Comp 12.9 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Spark RC Comp and Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 come with?

Scott Spark RC Comp: Shimano Deore. Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3: Shimano Deore.

How do Scott Spark RC Comp and Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 compare on geometry?

In size M, Scott Spark RC Comp has a stack of 591 mm for a reach of 455 mm; in size MD HIGH, Giant Anthem Advanced SL 3 has 603 mm for 450 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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