The Scott Spark 970 offers the best price on the aluminum version of Scott’s flagship full suspension trail bike. It can fly up and down the mountains, cover long distances, and serve as a fun partner for mountain exploration. This bike is just as prepared for single track speed as it is for weekend adventures. Despite its classification as a trail bike, the Spark has seen success on the World Cup circuit and is lighter than most cross country bikes. The Scott Spark is popular with non-racers but is still light, capable, and fast enough for virtually any day of racing. This is a true performance mountain bike that can do it all from ripping smooth trails to rolling over tough terrain.

The frame of the Spark 970 is made with Hydroformed Aluminum Alloy which is very lightweight, durable, and greatly lowers the price of the bike compared to the carbon models. The frame has a 67.2-degree slack headtube angle and a long reach. It also has an ideal bottom bracket height for optimal balance and cornering. The Spark features a fork that is 42mm offset for added stability at high speeds. The fork also includes enough clearance for 29 x 2.6-inch wheels. 29-inch wheels are perfect for lightning quick acceleration and smooth rolling over difficult trails riddled with rocks and roots.

Despite its nimble speed and fast acceleration, the Scott Spark 970 has a full suspension and great compliance to deal with anything the trail throws at you. An X-Fusion Nude RLX Trunnion suspension offers three modes of travel. Lockout turns the shock off; traction control mode has 85mm of travel, and descend mode provides the full shock with 120mm of travel. Traction mode also steepens the seat tube angle, raises the bottom bracket, and brings the front wheel closer for efficient climbing without sacrificing a suspension for descending. This version of the Spark is equipped with a SRAM NX rear derailleur along with an SX Eagle crankset for 12-speed mechanical shifting at a great price. The Scott Spark is a light and fast aluminum trail bike for a great price that is a perfect choice for your first serious mountain bike.