Tech drop5 weeks ago
Scott Spark DC: 138mm rear, 140mm fork, and a straight face calling it downcountry
Travel (rear/front)138mm / 140mm
Head tube angle64.5°–65.5°
Chainstay length440mm
Claimed weight range11.5–13.8 kg
Price range$4,400–$13,000
Scott's own line — «This is not a trail bike» — is doing a lot of work here, given the Spark DC ships with more travel than what a lot of riders already call a trail bike. The bigger story isn't the geometry, though: it's Syncros OCT cable routing solving the actual pain point of through-the-headset integration, plus an external Sag & Travel Indicator at the bottom bracket that makes shock setup checkable without pulling the frame apart. That, alongside the magnetic in-frame 'Save-The-Day Kit' storage, targets the rider who wants a bike that's fast to service on a workstand, not just fast on a climb.
Sources
Scott Spark DC Adds More Travel, More Versatility, More Fun to Classic XC MTB Family - BikerumorScott redefines the word 'downcountry' with long-travel 138mm Spark DC release - Singletracks Mountain Bike NewsDoes the New Scott Spark DC Make Integration Better? - BikeMagXC Efficiency, Trail Bike Travel: Scott Unveils the Spark DC - Pinkbike
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