I know there are several guys on MTBR that have Sparks, so lets start a little gallery for our new forum. I'll start...
More work planned when time/money is available. on the list are new front and rear derailleurs, 4 ti pedals, maybe a 08 sid if they offer and real advantages over the Reba. Plus I'm dying to try an rp23 on here. Anyone else do the conversion? Don't know what its gonna take to pull it off, probably some custom made spacers. Overall I'm very happy with the bike, it feels really solid.
Here is my Spark, a 2011 Spark 40. Just a few upgrades, with a shorter 3T ARX Team stem, KCNC handlebar, Specialized grips and saddle, cut the seatpost down to 350mm, and the switch from the XT triple crankset, to the 1x10 setup running a 32t front ring. I also have a picture next to my Scott CR1 Road Bike. I love Scott bikes, and they are not as common to see as the other big names.
Cut the handle bar, 2cm at each side
Swaps: seatpost: KCNK Ti Pro 8000 350 mm, Saddle: Selle San Marco Aspide Carbon rails, grips: 40g KCNC foam, rear tire: Scwalbe racing Ralph 2.1
Total weight (size L, incl. sealant) = 10,620 frams
Going to be picking up one of these soon, what is better though, a spark 50 or 60 right away or a spark 70 and upgrade it? Btw, I'm a trail rider/downhill.
Truthwalker, I have the Spark 70 because I got it at a price I couldn't say no too. All the components work great as is. I have no reason to upgrade until something breaks. The only thing you don't get on the 70 is Twin Lock. If you have the funds, go for that as it seems like a very nice feature, although, you can add it to the 70 (as I probably will do). Either way, you will get a remarkable bike that rides awesome!!!!! Welcome to the club, and post your picture when you get it!!!!!!
finklfam, I almost like that color combination better then mine......almost. Very nice looking bike. I hope to get a carbon Scott one day when I earn it with my improved riding abilities. Maybe it will be the new 650b???? Hopefully they put those on a Spark.......still one of the nicest looking bikes on the market.
Hello Spark owners , does anyone know the weight of alu 2012 Spark , frame with shock only , 26 inch version?
And does it pedal bob much when it's pushed to the limit on uphills , on lockout mode of course?
fredzy, but has she seen how sweet that ride looks? Dang, you needed that bike!!!! Its a Scott Spark Pro.........that was a worthy investment!!!!! Ride on Spark Brotha, ride on!!!
I took out a demo, then had to build up my own. This is what I ended up with. Not the most plush suspension, but it's the only 29er FS I could see using as a race bike, the geometry is dialed too.
4x4runner, this is just another fine example how art is truly in the design of these bikes. Is it me, or can you just never get sick of looking at these great machines????? Very nice, very nice. So I see you are in Florida? Will this beauty be out at Santos ripping it up?
to answer your first question... it's in my living room distracting me form my constitutional law homework lol, i can't stop just popping out to take a peek at it.
to answer your second question, maybe some day i'll get out to santos but i'm pretty far south. luckily there are several trails close to me. the three closest are markham park (5 min from my house), Amelia Earhart, and Oleta River Park. then a bit farther south is Virginia Key and farther north is Quiet waters.
i've heard great things about santos and alafia so i'll have to make it out to those on my next break from school!
Well, get back to study time then........but I understand the need to look at her, yearning to be taken into the woods, gears opened up, racing through the outdoors........pure joy!!!!
haha great that really helped. i'm gonna get a ride in thursday morning since it's my day off.
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