Scott Spark 35 - Any thoughts as an all round trail, xc bike

3 posts & 3 voices | Started 6 months ago by MrCrushrider | Latest reply from Kryton57

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MrCrushrider - Member

As above, im after something a bit lighter and quicker than my long travel HT. I'm doing a few CRC marathons, Mountain Mayhem and possibly the trans wales in 2012, so ive been looking at the 120mm full sus market and the scott looks like a good buy.

any user experiences, or anything else i should consider?

ta!

Posted 6 months ago #
njee20 - Member

You need to ride one, the old one (and from reviews the new one too) requires extensive use of the TracLoc lever to get the most from it. Not a bike for those who just want to sit and pedal. Not a bad thing, will just depend on you as a rider.

See if you can get a deal on a 2011 one I reckon, there are often some very big savings on Scott, if they have stock left. Try PedalOn.

Posted 6 months ago #
Kryton57 - Member

I've just been through this process testing all the common 120's (except the spark becuase of the issues NJEE mentions) and ended up with a Yeti ASR-5 for simlar use as you, and as my everything bike.

I'll be using a lighter HT for flat out 50k ish competitive racing/training.

Posted 6 months ago #

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