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2013 Scott Spark 29er for sale with lots of accessories:
Included:
Stand pump
Juicy pedals - Already on bike
BBB Photochromic Glasses (R1200 worth)
Bell Helmet (R 2599)
Gloves
Two riding shirts
Cateye wireless computer - (R 1299)
Frame
The 950 is the second-tier aluminium 29er in the recently extended Spark family, where extensive manipulation to the alloy tubing gives the frame a very similar profile to the flagship moulded carbon bikes. Even when you get up close, subtle welds, like those used around the tapered head tube, make it hard to distinguish between the two. We particularly like the way the top tube is drawn down in the middle to meet the rear shock and how the swaged down tube occupies the full width of the press-fit BB shell for maximum stiffness.
We also like that the Scott Spark 950 has adjustable geometry; asymmetric shock hardware in the suspension link affords two settings — the low option dropping the BB height by 7mm and slackening the head angle by 0.5°. It’s super-easy to swap between both settings for different courses or terrain, and high/low markings on the hardware avoid confusion.
Suspension
The Spark 950 has 100mm of travel front and rear (20mm less than the 26in version) and you control the compression damping on the fork and rear shock simultaneously with a single handlebar-mounted lever. The Twin Loc lever offers Lock, Ride and Descend (LRD) settings on the DT Swiss rear shock, and Climb, Trail, Descend (CTD) on the Fox 32 fork.
Wheels
With the lighter tyres and skinnier rims than the Diamondback Sortie Niner 2, Giant Trance X29 1 and Specialized Camber Comp on test, we also expected the Scott Spark 950 to have one of the lightest wheelsets, so were surprised to find that it had the second heaviest. Clearly the hubs, and Shimano Center-Lock rotors, pile on the pounds. Still, the wheels roll well and the shallow tread on the Rocket Ron tyres found traction even in soft, damp conditions. That said, there were definitely moments when it felt like we were skiing, rather than riding, down the trail.
Groupset
Crisp, positive shifts are provided by 10-speed Shimano Deore shifter pods and the entry-level Shimano M552 brakes definitely deserve a special mention for their light lever action, consistent feel and bags of stopping power. Simply brilliant.
Components
With a 90mm stem and a flat, narrow saddle the Scott Spark 950 definitely has the most stretched-out riding position in this test. But it’s not all about Lycra and shaved legs, it also gets a decent 700mm handlebar as standard.
Performance
Given the Spark’s race pedigree and the fact that it had the least travel in this test, we couldn’t help but be impressed by its ability to hang with the more trail-focused bikes. It has great flat and off-camber cornering grip, where you can feel the longer chainstays pushing weight on the front wheel. The handling is stable and predictable too, thanks to a good length wheelbase and the limited travel on offer, reducing excessive swings in geometry and weight distribution.
Read more at http://www.mbr.co.uk/reviews/full-suspension-bikes/scott-spark-950-review-2013/#8iAllDw0ICYLMH2r.99
