Scott Spark RC Comp vs Megamo Track 08

Scott

Spark RC Comp

Megamo

Track 08

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027

High endTrailFull suspensionCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 14 differences, line by line.

ScottScott Spark RC Comp

MegamoMegamo Track 08

At a glance

Differences only

Megamo Track 08 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XT, against Shimano Deore.
Megamo Track 08 has 10 mm more fork travel than Scott Spark RC Comp.
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}–

Frame Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Suspension Full suspension, 120 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Full suspension, 130 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model RockShox SID 3P Air ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range FOX 34 SL Performance ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shock RockShox SID Luxe Select+ ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Fox Float DPS Performance Elite ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 29" · Syncros Silverton AL2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · Megamo 29 SL 27 ASY - Race ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset Shimano Deore ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brake model Shimano BR-MT620 4-Piston ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT M8100 Hydraulic Disc 2-Piston RT-MT800 180 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Dropper · Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Prices

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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.
Track 08 · Mountain bike rather demanding, average gearing, rather high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

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
Megamo Track 088 km/h - 40 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Scott Spark RC CompMegamo Track 08other 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 type1 difference

Discipline Cross-country Trail ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork

Axles 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

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Bottom bracket Shimano BB-MT501 BSA ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Suspension1 difference

Fork travel 120 mm 130 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+10 mm

Drivetrain3 differences

Groupset brand Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting 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 XT M8100, Shadow Plus 12-Speed

Chainrings 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 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} Shimano Deore XT M8120 Chainring 32T 12-Speed, Crankset ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette Shimano Deore CS-M6200, 10-51T ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51T ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur Shimano Deore RD-M7200 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XT M8100, Shadow Plus 12-Speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters Shimano Deore SL-M6200 ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Brakes

Brakes 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

Shimano XT Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tubeless ready 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} Pirelli Scorpion XC RC Prowall Silver 29x2.4 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost

Handlebar width 740 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Handlebar Syncros IC-M100-AL2, -10° angle, back sweep 7°, 740mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Stem Syncros XC ST-M100-AL2, -6°, 31.6mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Seatpost model Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm ^{°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.

Size of Spark RC Comp

Differences measured from

Spark RC Comp · M

Stack and reach

Spark RC Comp · M Spark RC Comp · M — Reach (mm) 455 · Stack (mm) 591

Geometry

Size M –

Reach 455 mm –

Stack 591 mm –

Top tube (effective) 610 mm –

Seat tube 410 mm –

Head tube 88 mm –

Head angle 65.9° –

Seat angle 75.3° –

Chainstays 434 mm –

Wheelbase 1,180 mm –

Front centre 750 mm –

Standover 0 mm –

BB drop 44 mm –

BB height 333 mm –

Fork offset 44 mm –

Trail 115 mm –

Stem 60 mm –

Handlebar width 740 mm –

Crank length 170 mm –

Where to buy them

Scott Spark RC Comp
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Megamo Track 08
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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Scott Spark RC Comp and Megamo Track 08 come with?

Scott Spark RC Comp: Shimano Deore. Megamo Track 08: Shimano XT.

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Character

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Stack and reach

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