Scott Spark RC Expert vs Scott Spark RC Pro

Scott

Spark RC Expert

Scott

Spark RC Pro

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027

Top of the rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027

Two builds of the Scott Spark line: 11 differences, mostly in the components.

ScottScott Spark RC Expert

ScottScott Spark RC Pro

At a glance

Differences only

Scott Spark RC Pro is 900 g lighter than Scott Spark RC Expert (brand figures).
Scott Spark RC Pro has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XTR Di2, against Shimano XT Di2, Deore.

Key specs4 differences

Model year 2027 2027

Weight 11.8 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand} 10.9 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand}−900 g

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, 120 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shock Fox Float Factory Traction Control EVOL ^{°Value not published by the brand} Fox Float Factory Traction Control EVOL ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 29" · Syncros Silverton AL2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · Syncros Silverton CF2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset Shimano XT Di2, Deore ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XTR Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brake model Shimano Deore BR-M6220 4-Piston ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XTR BR-M9220 4-Piston ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Seatpost Dropper · Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 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 Expert · Mountain bike very demanding, rather stable, long gearing, rather high equipment.
Spark RC Pro · Mountain bike very demanding, rather stable, long gearing, very 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 Expert8 km/h - 43 km/h
Scott Spark RC Pro8 km/h - 43 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Scott Spark RC ExpertScott Spark RC Proother 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 fork1 difference

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

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} Shimano XTR SM-BB93 BSA ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Suspension

Fork travel 120 mm 120 mm

Drivetrain4 differences

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

Shifting Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XT Di2 RD-M8250 12-speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System Shimano Deore Di2 SW-M6250

Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XTR Di2 RD-M9250 12-speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System Shimano XTR Di2 SW-M9250

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 XT FC-M8200, 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XTR FC-M9200, 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Cassette Shimano Deore CS-M7200, 10-51T ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XTR CS-M9200, 10-51T ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Rear derailleur Shimano XT Di2 RD-M8250 12-speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XTR Di2 RD-M9250 12-speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters Shimano Deore Di2 SW-M6250 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Shimano XTR Di2 SW-M9250 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano Deore Disque hydrauliqueTige de selle

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano XTR Disque hydrauliqueTige de selle

Wheels and tyres1 difference

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} Carbon ^{°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} Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4" Maxxspeed, 120TPI Foldable Bead, Tubeless Ready, EXO ^{°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 seatpost1 difference

Handlebar width 740 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 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} Syncros IC-M100-SL2 HMF Carbon, -10° angle, back sweep 7°, 740mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

Size of Spark RC Pro

Differences measured from

Spark RC Expert · M
Spark RC Pro · M

Stack and reach

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

Geometry

Size M M

Reach 455 mm 455 mm

Stack 591 mm 591 mm

Top tube (effective) 610 mm 610 mm

Seat tube 410 mm 410 mm

Head tube 88 mm 88 mm

Head angle 65.9° 65.9°

Seat angle 75.3° 75.3°

Chainstays 434 mm 434 mm

Wheelbase 1,180 mm 1,180 mm

Front centre 750 mm 750 mm

Standover 0 mm 0 mm

BB drop 44 mm 44 mm

BB height 333 mm 333 mm

Fork offset 44 mm 44 mm

Trail 115 mm 115 mm

Stem 60 mm 60 mm

Handlebar width 740 mm 740 mm

Crank length 170 mm 170 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Spark RC Expert or Scott Spark RC Pro?

Scott Spark RC Pro weighs 10.9 kg, Scott Spark RC Expert 11.8 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Spark RC Expert and Scott Spark RC Pro come with?

Scott Spark RC Expert: Shimano XT Di2, Deore. Scott Spark RC Pro: Shimano XTR Di2.

How do Scott Spark RC Expert and Scott Spark RC Pro compare on geometry?

In size M, Scott Spark RC Expert has a stack of 591 mm for a reach of 455 mm; in size M, Scott Spark RC Pro has 591 mm for 455 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Scott Spark RC Expert vs Scott Spark RC Pro

At a glance

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Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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