2026 SCOTT Spark RC SL

The SCOTT Spark RC SL is a premium cross-country race mountain bike engineered for riders who want maximum speed both uphill and downhill. Combining SCOTT’s lightweight HMX SL carbon frame with integrated suspension technology, electronically controlled suspension, refined XC race geometry, and a top-tier SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS drivetrain, the Spark RC SL is built for competitive racing and high-speed trail riding.

The Spark RC platform uses 120mm of front and rear suspension travel, providing an ideal balance of pedaling efficiency, traction, and descending control. The Flex Pivot suspension design, adjustable head angle, and integrated cable routing create a clean, efficient chassis designed around modern XC racing.

At the heart of the bike is the RockShox Flight Attendant electronic suspension system, which automatically monitors rider input and terrain conditions and adjusts the suspension in real time. The system provides three suspension modes, helping optimize efficiency on climbs, traction through technical terrain, and control on descents.

With a claimed frame weight of just 1,870g including shock and an approximate complete-bike weight of 10.7kg / 23.59 lb in a tubeless setup, the Spark RC SL is designed for riders who believe that going fast is the most fun part of mountain biking.

Key Features

• XC Race Mountain Bike: Designed for cross-country racing, competitive XC riding, and fast trail riding

• Spark RC Carbon HMX SL Frame: Lightweight, high-performance carbon construction

• 120mm Front & Rear Travel: Increased travel designed to improve control without compromising XC efficiency

• Flight Attendant Electronic Suspension: Automatically responds to rider input and terrain in real time

• Flex Pivot Suspension Technology: Efficient suspension platform designed for XC racing

• Adjustable Head Angle: Syncros-Acros headset provides ±0.6° of head-angle adjustment

• Integrated Cable Routing: Syncros Cable Integration System for a clean, highly integrated cockpit and frame

• SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission: Wireless electronic 12-speed drivetrain

• SRAM XX SL Carbon Crankset: Integrated spider power meter with 34T chainring

• Syncros Silverton SL2-30 Carbon Wheels: Full-carbon, 30mm tubeless-ready wheelset with DT Swiss 240 hubs

• 29 x 2.4" Maxxis Rekon Race Tires: Tubeless-ready tires with EXO casing

• RockShox Reverb AXS Dropper: Wireless electronic dropper post

• SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth Brakes: 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes

• Approximate Complete Weight: 10.7kg / 23.59 lb with tubeless setup

• Maximum System Weight: 128kg / 282 lb, including rider, bike, equipment, and luggage

Suspension & Frame

Frame: Spark RC Carbon HMX SL

• Integrated Suspension Technology

• Flex Pivot

• Adjustable head angle

• Syncros Cable Integration System

• BB92 bottom bracket

• UDH interface

• 12x148mm rear axle

• 55mm chainline

• Frame weight: 1,870g including shock

Fork: RockShox SID Ultimate Flight Attendant

• Electronically controlled suspension

• Flight Attendant Race Day damper

• 3 suspension modes

• 120mm travel

• 15x110mm Maxle Stealth

• 44mm offset

• Tapered steerer

• Rebound adjustment

• Electronic lockout

Rear Shock: RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate Flight Attendant Custom

• Electronically controlled suspension

• 3 modes: Lockout, Pedal, Descend

• Solo Air

• Rebound adjustment

• 120mm travel

• T165x45mm

Remote / Suspension Control: Automatic electronic suspension system that monitors rider input and responds to changing terrain in real time.

Headset: Syncros-Acros Angle Adjust & Cable Routing HS System

• ±0.6° head-angle adjustment

• ZS56/28.6 – ZS56/40 MTB

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission

• 12-speed

• Wireless electronic shifting

Shifters: SRAM AXS Rocker Pod Controller

Crankset: SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission

• Carbon crankarms

• Integrated spider power meter

• SRAM DUB

• 55mm chainline

• 34T chainring

Cassette: SRAM XX SL Eagle XS 1299 Transmission

• 10-52T

Chain: SRAM CN XX SL Eagle Transmission

Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB

• 41x92mm shell

Chainguide: SCOTT custom

Brakes

Brakes: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth

• 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes

Rotors: SRAM HS2 Center Lock

• Front: 180mm

• Rear: 160mm

Wheels & Tires

Wheelset: Syncros Silverton SL2-30 CL Full Carbon

• Full-carbon construction

• 30mm rim width

• Tubeless ready

• Front: 15x110mm

• Rear: 12x148mm

• DT Swiss 240 hubs

• Ratchet EXP 36 freehub system

• SRAM XD driver

• SRAM TyreWiz

• Syncros SL axles with removable lever

• Integrated 6mm Allen, T30, and T25 tools

Front Tire: Maxxis Rekon Race

• 29 x 2.4"

• 120 TPI

• Foldable bead

• Tubeless Ready

• EXO casing

Rear Tire: Maxxis Rekon Race

• 29 x 2.4"

• 120 TPI

• Foldable bead

• Tubeless Ready

• EXO casing

Cockpit & Contact Points

Handlebar: Syncros Fraser iC SL XC Carbon

• Integrated carbon cockpit

• 12° rise

• 8° backsweep

• 740mm width

• Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips

Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS

• Wireless electronic dropper

• 31.6mm diameter

• Small: 100mm travel

• Medium/Large & XL: 125mm travel

Saddle: Syncros Belcarra SL Regular 1.0

• Carbon rails

Weight & Capacity

Approximate Bike Weight:

• 10.7kg / 23.59 lb

• Tubeless setup

Maximum System Weight:

• 128kg / 282 lb

• Includes the bike, rider, equipment, and any additional luggage

Included Extras

• SRAM AXS Powerpack

• SRAM TyreWiz

• Syncros Tubeless Handlebar Tool

Included Accessories

• Syncros Eco Sealant

• Transport Axle

Who Is the Spark RC SL For?

The Spark RC SL is designed for riders who prioritize low weight, climbing efficiency, responsive handling, and high-speed descending performance. It is particularly well suited to:

• Cross-country racing

• XC marathon racing

• Competitive mountain biking

• Fast technical XC trails

• Riders seeking a lightweight full-suspension race bike

• Riders who want electronically controlled suspension

• Riders looking for a premium carbon XC platform with wireless electronic shifting

At a Glance

Please note: Bicycle specifications, components, geometry, weights, and equipment are subject to change without prior notice.