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Scott Spark RC Frame (2012)

General

Product Category
Brand	Scott
Model	Spark RC Frame
Size	S, M, L, Xl
Color	Black/White

Specific

Features	Nude2 Shock The Nude2 is a completely new shock with an improved air spring and damping system. The shock possesses a more progressive damping curve and mode sensitive damping than its predecessor. This means that both travel modes have separate damper settings relative to their travel length and effective forces. When collecting data for the Spark project, we also calculated rider input data, including forces such as the rider’s gyro-scoping pedal stroke and its’ effects on the suspension. We simulated a rider’s pedaling and jerky motions made to clear obstacles, and measured their influence on the suspension. Many other designs assume that a rider is static and coasting, or they only include acceleration forces on the suspension and drivetrain. We are more concentrated on suspending the movement of the rider instead of negating pedaling forces. Carbon Swingarm and Dropouts On the carbon swingarms and dropouts, we used Scott's IMP5 carbon technology--just like with the mainframe. This provides stiffness and lightness in the rear of the bike. Rock Shox DNA3 System SCOTT and RockShox collaborated to bring you an all-new feature: the DNA3 system. DNA3 allows the extension of TwinLoc’s three unique shock modes to the fork. Previously, the TwinLoc controlled the travel settings only of the shock, with the ability to lockout both the shock and fork. The remote TwinLoc lever allows you to not only lock shock and fork, but also control the traction mode or full mode of both shock and fork with a simple flick of the switch. The Spark is the only bike on the market that offers this adjustment and it comes on all models, 26” and 29”, that are equipped with the Nude2 shock. IDS SL Dropout System Interchangeable and lightweight, the IDS-SL dropout system works with 142x12mm, 135x12mm and 135x5mm QR rear axle standards. Shred the turns more aggressively and with enhanced control, thanks to a laterally stiff rear end. Adjustable BB Height The Spark employs an adjustable geometry by way of a shock mount chip in the linkage. By changing the shock mount chip--simply removing it and flipping it in either mounting position--you affect the bottom bracket height by 7mm, which also affects the head tube angle by 0.5 degrees. The Spark is the only XC/Marathon bike on the market that offers this feature. Tapered Headtube The Spark features a tapered head tube for increased stiffness, safety, confidence, and control. Direct Post Mount We've saved even more weight by eliminating bulky brake hardware for mounting the rear caliper and integrated a direct post mount to the chain stay. This mounting position also decreases the load the brakes apply to the swingarm parts. Twinloc Lever System Our patented Twin Loc technology now offers simultaneous control of rear shock travel and fork lockout. The open position allows full travel, front and rear. One click switches the rear shock to Traction mode, while the fork remains fully active. Click again and rear shock and fork lock at the same time. No other bike in the world offers this user friendly system. Found on the Spark & Genius and Genius LT models. IMP Carbon Mainframe Our engineers have developed IMP™, the newest technology applied to carbon production. Our proprietary process allows for lighter construction by removing 11% of the material from the headtube intersection while increasing strength by utilizing high modulus stressed fibers for more precise fiber placement in critical areas. To compliment the IMP™ process, our frames benefit from our Naked External Tubeset™ which eliminates the cosmetic carbon layer to shave precious grams. Both HMX and HMF fibers are used in our carbon frames ensuring the utmost durability, security, and longevity for the frame."
Recommended for	Mountain, XC Mountain, XC Marathon

Features

Nude2 Shock

The Nude2
is a completely new shock with an improved air spring and damping system. The
shock possesses a more progressive damping curve and mode sensitive damping
than its predecessor. This means that both travel modes have separate damper
settings relative to their travel length and effective forces. When collecting
data for the Spark project, we also calculated rider input data, including
forces such as the rider’s gyro-scoping pedal stroke and its’ effects on the
suspension. We simulated a rider’s pedaling and jerky motions made to clear
obstacles, and measured their influence on the suspension. Many other designs
assume that a rider is static and coasting, or they only include acceleration
forces on the suspension and drivetrain. We are more concentrated on suspending
the movement of the rider instead of negating pedaling forces.

Carbon
Swingarm and Dropouts

On the
carbon swingarms and dropouts, we used Scott's IMP5 carbon technology--just
like with the mainframe. This provides stiffness and lightness in the
rear of the bike.

Rock Shox
DNA3 System

SCOTT and
RockShox collaborated to bring you an all-new feature: the DNA3 system. DNA3
allows the extension of TwinLoc’s three unique shock modes to the fork.
Previously, the TwinLoc controlled the travel settings only of the shock, with
the ability to lockout both the shock and fork. The remote TwinLoc lever allows
you to not only lock shock and fork, but also control the traction mode or full
mode of both shock and fork with a simple flick of the switch. The Spark is the
only bike on the market that offers this adjustment and it comes on all models,
26” and 29”, that are equipped with the Nude2 shock.

IDS SL
Dropout System

Interchangeable
and lightweight, the IDS-SL dropout system works with 142x12mm, 135x12mm and
135x5mm QR rear axle standards. Shred the turns more aggressively and with
enhanced control, thanks to a laterally stiff rear end.

Adjustable
BB Height

The Spark
employs an adjustable geometry by way of a shock mount chip in the linkage. By
changing the shock mount chip--simply removing it and flipping it in either
mounting position--you affect the bottom bracket height by 7mm, which also
affects the head tube angle by 0.5 degrees. The Spark is the only XC/Marathon
bike on the market that offers this feature.

Tapered
Headtube

The Spark
features a tapered head tube for increased stiffness, safety, confidence, and
control.

Direct Post
Mount

We've
saved even more weight by eliminating bulky brake hardware for mounting the
rear caliper and integrated a direct post mount to the chain stay. This
mounting position also decreases the load the brakes apply to the swingarm
parts.

Twinloc
Lever System

Our
patented Twin Loc technology now offers simultaneous control of rear shock
travel and fork lockout. The open position allows full travel, front and rear.
One click switches the rear shock to Traction mode, while the fork remains
fully active. Click again and rear shock and fork lock at the same time. No
other bike in the world offers this user friendly system. Found on the Spark
& Genius and Genius LT models.

IMP Carbon
Mainframe

Our
engineers have developed IMP™, the newest technology applied to carbon
production. Our proprietary process allows for lighter construction by removing
11% of the material from the headtube intersection while increasing strength by
utilizing high modulus stressed fibers for more precise fiber placement in
critical areas. To compliment the IMP™ process, our frames benefit from our
Naked External Tubeset™ which eliminates the cosmetic carbon layer to shave
precious grams. Both HMX and HMF fibers are used in our carbon frames ensuring
the utmost durability, security, and longevity for the frame."

Recommended for

Mountain, XC Mountain, XC Marathon