Scott Spark RC Team Issue vs Orbea Alma M-ltd

Scott

Spark RC Team Issue

Orbea

Alma M-ltd

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027

Top of the rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 13 differences, line by line.

ScottScott Spark RC Team Issue

OrbeaOrbea Alma M-ltd

At a glance

Differences only

Orbea Alma M-ltd has the higher-range groupset: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, XX, against SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle.
Scott Spark RC Team Issue is the newer model (2027).

Key specs6 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Weight 11.3 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} Hardtail ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Wheelset 29" · Syncros Silverton CF2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · OQUO MP30LTD (29"Front / 29"Rear) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, XX ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brake model SRAM Motive Bronze 4-Piston ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Motive Ultimate ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Dropper · Syncros Dropper Post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid · OC Performance XP10 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model– RockShox SID SL Ultimate 110 DebonAir+ RL 3-Position 15X110 ^{°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 Team Issue · Mountain bike very demanding, rather stable, long gearing, rather high equipment.
Alma M-ltd · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, 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 Team Issue8 km/h - 43 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Scott Spark RC Team IssueOrbea Alma M-ltdother 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

Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Orbea Alma Carbon, Boost 12x148, Internal cable routing.

Bottom bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide ^{°Value not published by the brand}–

Cable routing– Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Internal cable routing.

Suspension

Fork travel 120 mm –

Drivetrain4 differences

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

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

As printed

SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System SRAM AXS Pod Controller

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

As printed

SRAM XX Eagle SL AXS SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate

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 SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, Spindle Powermeter, DUB, 55mm CL, 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX SL Eagle Dub Black 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Cassette SRAM GX Eagle XS-1275 Transmission, 10-52T ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX-1299 Eagle SL 10-52t 12-Speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Rear derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX Eagle SL AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters SRAM AXS Pod Controller ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

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

As printed

SRAM Disque hydrauliqueTige de selle

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

As printed

SRAM Disque hydraulique

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}–

Tyres Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4", 120TPI Foldable Bead, tubeless ready, EXO ^{°Value not published by the brand} Pirelli Scorpion™ XC RC 60x622c ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

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

Handlebar Syncros IC-M100-SL2 HMF Carbon, -10° angle, back sweep 7°, 740mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} OC Carbon Cockpit MP10 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Syncros Dropper Post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} OC Performance XP10 ^{°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 Team Issue

Size of Alma M-ltd

Differences measured from

Spark RC Team Issue · M
Alma M-ltd · L

Stack and reach

Spark RC Team Issue · M Spark RC Team Issue · M — Reach (mm) 455 · Stack (mm) 591
Alma M-ltd · L Alma M-ltd · L — Reach (mm) 460 · Stack (mm) 623.1

Geometry15 differences

Size M L

Reach 455 mm 460 mm +5 mm

Stack 591 mm 623 mm +32 mm

Top tube (effective) 610 mm 620 mm +10 mm

Seat tube 410 mm 455 mm +45 mm

Head tube 88 mm 105 mm +17 mm

Head angle 65.9° 67° +1.1°

Seat angle 75.3° 75.5° +0.2°

Chainstays 434 mm 425 mm −9 mm

Wheelbase 1,180 mm 1,170 mm −10 mm

Front centre 750 mm 753 mm +3 mm

Standover 0 mm 812 mm +812 mm

BB drop 44 mm 65 mm +21 mm

BB height 333 mm 315 mm −18 mm

Fork offset 44 mm 44 mm

Trail 115 mm 106 mm −9 mm

Stem 60 mm –

Handlebar width 740 mm –

Crank length 170 mm –

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Scott Spark RC Team Issue and Orbea Alma M-ltd come with?

Scott Spark RC Team Issue: SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle. Orbea Alma M-ltd: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, XX.

How do Scott Spark RC Team Issue and Orbea Alma M-ltd compare on geometry?

In size M, Scott Spark RC Team Issue has a stack of 591 mm for a reach of 455 mm; in size L, Orbea Alma M-ltd has 623 mm for 460 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Components and specs

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Stack and reach

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