Scott Spark RC Pro vs Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0

Scott

Spark RC Pro

Giant

Anthem Advanced SL 0

Top of the rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027

Top of the rangeCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 18 differences, line by line.

ScottScott Spark RC Pro

GiantGiant Anthem Advanced SL 0

At a glance

Differences only

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 is 1 kg lighter than Scott Spark RC Pro (brand figures).
Scott Spark RC Pro has the higher-range groupset: Shimano XTR Di2, against SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS.
Scott Spark RC Pro is the newer model (2027).

Key specs8 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Weight 10.9 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand} 9.9 kg −1 kg

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 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shock Fox Float Factory Traction Control EVOL ^{°Value not published by the brand} RockShox SidLuxe Ultimate ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

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

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset Shimano XTR Di2 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brake model Shimano XTR BR-M9220 4-Piston ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Motive ULT ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Dropper · Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Dropper · Giant Contact Switch SL dropper, remote ^{°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 Pro · Mountain bike very demanding, rather stable, long gearing, very high equipment.
Anthem Advanced SL 0 · Mountain bike rather demanding, very stable, 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 Pro8 km/h - 43 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Scott Spark RC ProGiant Anthem Advanced SL 0other 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

Max tyre clearance– 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

Advanced SL-grade composite front and rear triangles, 120mm FlexPoint Pro suspension, flip chip, 12x148mm thru-axle. Frame weight 1530 grams (size medium).

Bottom bracket Shimano XTR SM-BB93 BSA ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM DUB, press fit ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost diameter– 30.9 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Suspension

Fork travel 120 mm –

Drivetrain5 differences

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

Shifting 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

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

As printed

SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12

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 XTR FC-M9200, 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission with Quark power meter 34t ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Cassette Shimano XTR CS-M9200, 10-51T ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XS 1297 Eagle Transmission, 10x52 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur Shimano XTR Di2 RD-M9250 12-speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters Shimano XTR Di2 SW-M9250 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM AXS Pod, 1x12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

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

As printed

Shimano XTR Disque hydrauliqueTige de selle

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

As printed

SRAM Disque hydraulique

Front rotor– 180 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear rotor– 160 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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" Maxxspeed, 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 fitted 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost3 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-SL2 HMF Carbon, -10° angle, back sweep 7°, 740mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Giant Integrated XC, composite, 780mm, 9-degree upsweep ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem– Giant Integrated XC Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Giant Contact Switch SL dropper, remote ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Weighed in size– 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.

Size of Spark RC Pro

Size of Anthem Advanced SL 0

Differences measured from

Spark RC Pro · M
Anthem Advanced SL 0 · MD HIGH

Stack and reach

Spark RC Pro · M Spark RC Pro · M — Reach (mm) 455 · Stack (mm) 591
Anthem Advanced SL 0 · MD HIGH Anthem Advanced SL 0 · 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 offset 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 length 170 mm 170 mm

Where to buy them

Scott Spark RC Pro
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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Spark RC Pro or Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0?

Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 weighs 9.9 kg, Scott Spark RC Pro 10.9 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Spark RC Pro and Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 come with?

Scott Spark RC Pro: Shimano XTR Di2. Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0: SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission, Eagle AXS.

How do Scott Spark RC Pro and Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 compare on geometry?

In size M, Scott Spark RC Pro has a stack of 591 mm for a reach of 455 mm; in size MD HIGH, Giant Anthem Advanced SL 0 has 603 mm for 450 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Character

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Stack and reach

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