Scott Spark RC Comp vs Sunn Shamann XC S1

Scott

Spark RC Comp

Sunn

Shamann XC S1

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 19 differences, line by line.

ScottScott Spark RC Comp

SunnSunn Shamann XC S1

At a glance

Differences only

Sunn Shamann XC S1 is 1.8 kg lighter than Scott Spark RC Comp (brand figures).
Sunn Shamann XC S1 has the higher-range groupset: SRAM GX Eagle, against Shimano Deore.
Scott Spark RC Comp has 10 mm more fork travel than Sunn Shamann XC S1.
Scott Spark RC Comp is the newer model (2027).

Key specs9 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Weight 12.9 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand} 11.1 kg −1.8 kg

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

As printed

carbone, 100 mm de débattement

Suspension Full suspension, 120 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Full suspension, 110 / 100 mm

As printed

carbone, 100 mm de débattement

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

As printed

RockShox SID SL Select, 110 mm, Twistlock

Shock RockShox SID Luxe Select+ ^{°Value not published by the brand} RockShox SID Luxe Select+ 210 x 50

Wheelset 29" · Syncros Silverton AL2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · Brute XC27 carbone

As printed

jantes Brute XC27 carbone 27 mm

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset Shimano Deore ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM GX Eagle Higher range

As printed

groupe SRAM GX Eagle 12 vitesses, dérailleur arrière Lunar

Brake model Shimano BR-MT620 4-Piston ^{°Value not published by the brand} Formula Cura 2

As printed

Formula Cura 2, disques 160/160 mm

Seatpost Dropper · Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid · ALUMINIUM 400X31,6 ^{°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.
Shamann XC S1 · Mountain bike all-round, very nimble, 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

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Scott Spark RC CompSunn Shamann XC S1other 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

Discipline Cross-country Cross-country

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

–

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

Suspension1 difference

Fork travel 120 mm 110 mm −10 mm

Rear travel– 100 mm

Drivetrain4 differences

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

As printed

SRAM GX Eagle 12 vitesses

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

SRAM GX EAGLE 12V LUNAR

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

Chainring teeth Shimano FC-MT520, 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM GX Eagle Lunar

As printed

pédalier GX Eagle Lunar 55 mm

Cassette Shimano Deore CS-M6200, 10-51T ^{°Value not published by the brand} 10-52

As printed

cassette 10-52

Rear derailleur Shimano Deore RD-M7200 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM GX EAGLE 12V LUNAR ^{°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

Formula Cura Disque hydraulique

Front rotor– 160 mm

Rear rotor– 160 mm

Wheels and tyres2 differences

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

As printed

29", jantes Brute XC27 carbone 27 mm

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

As printed

jantes Brute XC27 carbone

Rim inner width– 27 mm

Tubeless ready 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 Rekon Race EXO TR 29 x 2,35

Tyre width fitted 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 51 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}−10 mm

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences

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

Handlebar Syncros IC-M100-AL2, -10° angle, back sweep 7°, 740mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} ALUMINIUM 70X31,8 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem Syncros XC ST-M100-AL2, -6°, 31.6mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} ALUMINIUM 70X31,8 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} ALUMINIUM 400X31,6 ^{°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

Size of Shamann XC S1

Differences measured from

Spark RC Comp · M

Stack and reach

Spark RC Comp · M Spark RC Comp · M — Reach (mm) 455 · Stack (mm) 591
Shamann XC S1 · M Shamann XC S1 · M — Reach (mm) 460 · Stack (mm) 593

Geometry11 differences

Size M M

Reach 455 mm 460 mm +5 mm

Stack 591 mm 593 mm +2 mm

Top tube (effective) 610 mm 594 mm −16 mm

Seat tube 410 mm 430 mm +20 mm

Head tube 88 mm 95 mm +7 mm

Head angle 65.9° 68° +2.1°

Seat angle 75.3° 77.5° +2.2°

Chainstays 434 mm 435 mm +1 mm

Wheelbase 1,180 mm 1,160 mm −20 mm

Front centre 750 mm 729 mm −21 mm

Standover 0 mm 800 mm +800 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 –

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Scott Spark RC Comp
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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Spark RC Comp or Sunn Shamann XC S1?

Sunn Shamann XC S1 weighs 11.1 kg, Scott Spark RC Comp 12.9 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Spark RC Comp and Sunn Shamann XC S1 come with?

Scott Spark RC Comp: Shimano Deore. Sunn Shamann XC S1: SRAM GX Eagle.

How do Scott Spark RC Comp and Sunn Shamann XC S1 compare on geometry?

In size M, Scott Spark RC Comp has a stack of 591 mm for a reach of 455 mm; in size M, Sunn Shamann XC S1 has 593 mm for 460 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Scott Spark RC Comp vs Sunn Shamann XC S1

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Character

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Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

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