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Scott Spark RC Team Issue vs Scott Scale RC World Cup

Scott Spark RC Team Issue, side view

Scott

Spark RC Team Issue

Scott Scale RC World Cup, side view

Scott

Scale RC World Cup

High endCross-countryFull suspensionCarbon2027
Top of the rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 16 differences, line by line.

Scott Spark RC Team Issue, side viewScottScott Spark RC Team Issue
Scott Scale RC World Cup, side viewScottScott Scale RC World Cup

At a glance

  • Scott Scale RC World Cup is 1.7 kg lighter than Scott Spark RC Team Issue (brand figures).
  • Scott Scale RC World Cup has the higher-range groupset: SRAM XX SL Eagle, against SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle.
  • Scott Spark RC Team Issue has 10 mm more fork travel than Scott Scale RC World Cup.
  • Scott Spark RC Team Issue is the newer model (2027).
Key specs7 differences
Model year 2027 2026
Weight 11.3 kg °Value not published by the brand 9.6 kg °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison−1.7 kg
FrameSame for all 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, 110 mm °Value not published by the brand
Shock RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Wheelset 29" · Syncros Silverton CF2 °Value not published by the brand 29" · Fulcurm Red Zone Carbon CL; F: 15x110mm °Value not published by the brand
DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
Groupset SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle °Value not published by the brand SRAM XX SL Eagle °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Brake model SRAM Motive Bronze 4-Piston °Value not published by the brand SRAM Motive Ultimate 4-Piston Disc °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Dropper · Syncros Dropper Post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm °Value not published by the brand Dropper · Syncros Duncan Dropper 1.5XC, 31.6mm; all sizes 100mm °Value not published by the brand
Fork model–Not given RockShox SID SL Ultimate 3P Air; Charger Race Day 2 Damper 3-Modes; 15x110mm Maxle Stealth °Value not published by the brand

Prices

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Scott Spark RC Team Issue

Scott Spark RC Team Issue

Scott Scale RC World Cup

Scott Scale RC World Cup

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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.
  • Scale RC World Cup · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, very nimble, long gearing, very high equipment.
Terrain
Scott Spark RC Team Issue 84%Scott Scale RC World Cup 39%3 bikes1 bike6 bikes6 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes · Scott Scale RC World Cup2 bikes2 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike4 bikes1 bike3 bikes1 bike3 bikes1 bike4 bikes2 bikes1 bike5 bikes4 bikes · Scott Spark RC Team Issue2 bikes2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Scott Spark RC Team Issue 77%Scott Scale RC World Cup 18%4 bikes1 bike2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes · Scott Scale RC World Cup2 bikes1 bike7 bikes1 bike2 bikes4 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike1 bike2 bikes1 bike1 bike5 bikes · Scott Spark RC Team Issue2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes1 bike
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
  • Scott Scale RC World Cup8 km/h - 43 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Scott Spark RC Team IssueScott Scale RC World Cupother 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
DisciplineSame for all Cross-country Cross-country
Frame and fork1 difference
AxlesSame for all 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

Scale Carbon HMX; Adjustable head angle, Syncros Cable Integration System; Advanced Shock & Standing Damping System; BB92, UDH Interface, 12x148mm with 55mm Cha

Bottom bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73 MTB Wide °Value not published by the brand SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide, shell 41x92mm °Value not published by the brand
Suspension1 difference
Fork travel 120 mm 110 mm °Value not published by the brand−10 mm
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all SRAM °Value not published by the brand SRAM °Value not published by the brand
ShiftingSame for all 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 SL Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed; Wireless Electronic Shift System SRAM AXS Rocker Pod Controller

ChainringsSame for all 1 °Value not published by the brand 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 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 Eagle AXS Transmission; Carbon crankarm, Spindle Power Meter; DUB; 55mm CL, 34T °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Cassette SRAM GX Eagle XS-1275 Transmission, 10-52T °Value not published by the brand SRAM XX Eagle XS 1297 Transmission 10-52 °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Rear derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System °Value not published by the brand SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed; Wireless Electronic Shift System °Value not published by the brandHigher range
Shifters SRAM AXS Pod Controller °Value not published by the brand SRAM AXS Rocker Pod Controller °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all 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 hydrauliqueTige de selle

Front rotor–Not given 180 mm °Value not published by the brand
Rear rotor–Not given 160 mm °Value not published by the brand
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand
RimsSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Tubeless readySame for all 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 Rekon Race, 29x2.4", 120TPI Foldable Bead,Tubeless Ready, EXO °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fittedSame for all 61 mm °Value not published by the brand 61 mm °Value not published by the brand
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Handlebar widthSame for all 740 mm °Value not published by the brand 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 Syncros Fraser iC SL XC Carbon; -12° rise, back sweep 8°, 740mm; Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model Syncros Dropper Post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm °Value not published by the brand Syncros Duncan Dropper 1.5XC, 31.6mm; all sizes 100mm °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.

Spark RC Team Issue · MScale RC World Cup · M
  • Spark RC Team Issue · M
  • Scale RC World Cup · M

Stack and reach

560570580590600610620630410420430440450460470480↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Spark RC Team Issue · M — Reach (mm) 455 · Stack (mm) 591Scale RC World Cup · M — Reach (mm) 442.3 · Stack (mm) 604.9
  • Spark RC Team Issue · M Spark RC Team Issue · M — Reach (mm) 455 · Stack (mm) 591
  • Scale RC World Cup · M Scale RC World Cup · M — Reach (mm) 442.3 · Stack (mm) 604.9
Geometry14 differences
SizeSame for all M M
Reach 455 mm 442 mm −13 mm
Stack 591 mm 605 mm +14 mm
Top tube (effective) 610 mm 600 mm −10 mm
Seat tube 410 mm 440 mm +30 mm
Head tube 88 mm 95 mm +7 mm
Head angle 65.9° 67.9° +2°
Seat angle 75.3° 75.4° +0.1°
Chainstays 434 mm 425 mm −9 mm
Wheelbase 1,180 mm 1,131 mm −49 mm
Front centre 750 mm 713 mm −37 mm
Standover 0 mm 781 mm +781 mm
BB drop 44 mm 62 mm +18 mm
BB height 333 mm 313 mm −20 mm
Fork offsetSame for all 44 mm 44 mm
Trail 115 mm 105 mm −10 mm
StemSame for all 60 mm 60 mm
Handlebar width 740 mm –Not given
Crank lengthSame for all 170 mm 170 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Spark RC Team Issue or Scott Scale RC World Cup?

Scott Scale RC World Cup weighs 9.6 kg, Scott Spark RC Team Issue 11.3 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Spark RC Team Issue and Scott Scale RC World Cup come with?

Scott Spark RC Team Issue: SRAM Eagle AXS, GX Eagle. Scott Scale RC World Cup: SRAM XX SL Eagle.

How do Scott Spark RC Team Issue and Scott Scale RC World Cup 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 M, Scott Scale RC World Cup has 605 mm for 442 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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