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Scott Spark 50
Scott Spark 50
Trek Fuel EX 7
Trek Fuel EX 7
Brand
Scott
Trek
Model
Scott Spark 50
Trek Fuel EX 7
Price (MSRP)
$2300
$2309
Weight
12.65 kg / 27.86 lbs
User Rating
0/0 votes
5/1 votes

Scott Spark 50, Trek Fuel EX 7 Frameset

Sizes
S, M, L, XL
"15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5"""
Frame
- Scott Spark Alloy 6061 DB,- hydrofrom monocoque tubes,- replaceable hanger,- sealed aircraft bearings,- 110mm rear travel,- optimised SLS kinematic
Alpha Red Aluminum w/ABP, Full Floater, alloy EVO Link, oversized bearings, 120mm travel
Frame Material
Scott Spark Alloy 6061 DB
aluminum
Front Suspension
Rock Shox Recon 335 Solo Air,Alloy steer / Air,Spring / Lockout,reb. Adj.,120 mm travel
RockShox Recon 351 Solo Air w/positive air pressure, Motion Control, rebound, compression, lockout, alloy steerer, 130mm
Rear Suspension
Rock Shox Ario,2.R Air / reb. Reb.,with left Pop Loc,remote Lockout
"Fox Float RP2 XV Air Can, custom ""trail tuned"" w/Pro Pedal, rebound; 7.5x2.0"""

Scott Spark 50, Trek Fuel EX 7 Wheels

Wheels
Shimano 525 Custom SL rear hub, Bontrager sealed front hub; Bontrager Duster, 28mm rims w/welded seams and eyelets
Tires
The spark sets a worldwide benchmark for full suspension bikes. With a combination of only 1790 grams, inclusive of damper and rear suspension of 110 mm, the Spark sets a standard in lightness and performance. Thomas Frischknecht, Florian Vogel and Nino Schurter have won multiple top-rankings in World Cups and World Championships with this bike.,Continental,Mountain King,26 x 2.2 / 84 TPI,Kevlar Bead,City, State or Zip
"Bontrager Jones XR w/Kevlar bead, 26x2.2/2.25""; 60 tpi"
Rims
Alex,XC-44 Disc,32H / black
Hubs
Scott Comp,Disc
Spokes
Sapim,Leader,Black,15G / 1.8mm

Scott Spark 50, Trek Fuel EX 7 Drivetrain

Shifters
Shimano Deore,SL-M530,Rapidfire plus,2 way release,w/gear indicator
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore FC-M531,34.9mm
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RD-M772 SGS,Shadow Type,27 Speed
"Shimano SLX ""Shadow"""
Crank
Shimano FC-M521-L,Octalink,44Ax32x22 T
Shimano M532 44/32/22
Cassette
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505,Clipless pedal
Shimano M505, clipless

Scott Spark 50, Trek Fuel EX 7 Components

Saddle
Bontrager Race w/hollow Cro-Moly rails
Seat Post
Scott Comp,31.6mm
Bontrager Race, 5mm offset
Handlebars
Scott Pilot 18 Team,18mm rise,OS / 640mm
Bontrager Race, 40mm rise, 650mm width
Stem
Scott Comp OS,oversize 31.8mm,1-1/8'' / 6° angle
Bontrager SSR, 10 degree, 31.8mm
Headset
Ritchey OE 1 1/8'',semi integrated,44/50mm
VP-A58ACT-TK AHS semi-cartridge
Brakeset
Avid Juicy 3.5,185/F and 160/R mm Rotor
"Avid Juicy 3, hydraulic disc; 185mm rotors (160mm rear rotor on 15.5, 17.5, 18.5"")"
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