Scott Spark, Spark 2014 Owner's Manual

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SCOTT 2014
BIKE OWNER’S
MANUAL

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CONTENT

The Spark should be adjusted exactly to the individual
rider to achieve maximum safety and fun while riding.

All adjustments should be done at a local SCOTT dealer
or by strictly following this manual.

In order to avoid any harm or in the case of technical
problems or doubts please contact your authorized
SCOTT dealer.

Spark Concept ..................................................................P.004

Geometry/Technical Data Spark 27.5”/650B .....................................P.005

Geometry/Technical Data Spark 29” .............................................P.006

TC Shock Technology/TWINLOC Levers .........................................P.0 07

Basic Set-Up of the TWINLOC Remote Control .................................. P.01 4

Recommended Tools for the Shock Set-Up .......................................P.0 1 8

Set-Up Spark with FOX Nude Shock .............................................P. 019

Spark Cable Routing .............................................................P.028

Adjustment of Seatpost-Height ..................................................P. 03 4

Replaceable Drop Out Systems ..................................................P.0 3 4

Front Fork Set-Up/Change of Front Fork ........................................P.03 7

Pivot Maintenance ...............................................................P.03 7

Warranty ........................................................................P. 03 8

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SPARK CONCEPT

The new Spark is the result of 2 years of research and development for one of the
lightest mountain bike frame set available on the market, hitting the scale at below
1800 grams (4 lbs) including the frame, FOX Nude shock and the unique TWINLOC
remote control.

SCOTT’s focus was not only on lightweight but also on a durable and stiff frame with
an innovative suspension technology in combination with an optimized kinematics of
the rear swingarm.

The combination of an optimized kinematics with an extraordinary suspension
technology closes the gap between superlight hardtail bikes (e.g. SCOTT Scale) and
the new generation of marathon/trail bikes (e.g. SCOTT Genius).

Spark was designed for riders looking for a dual suspended race and marathon bike
offering a maximum rear wheel travel of 120mm (27.5”)/100mm (29”).

SCOTT does not see frame and rear shock as single components which are assembled
together on a bike, but as a concept with all these components working together and
offering an outrageous function by matching perfectly.

The Spark Concept is based on a multi-pivot technology.

The damping performance was improved in comparison to the already famous
“old” Spark, and with reworking also the kinematics we were able to reach a better
progression in the end of the stroke/travel of the swingarm.

The SCOTT system, named TC (Traction Control) will allow you to reduce by remote
control the rear wheel travel from 120 (27.5”)/100 (29”)mm to 85 (27.5”)/70(29”)mm
including a more progressive spring rate but still offering a supple break away.

No power will be lost and an optimum power transfer is guaranteed as the swingarm,
in contrary to locked or automatic-locking systems, can follow the trail surface and will
offer perfect traction and higher speed while standing on the pedals.

GEOMETRY/TECHNICAL DATA SPARK 27.5”/650B

SPARK 27.5”/650B

Tra ve l 120/85/0mm

Suspension Ratio 2.40

Piston stroke 50mm

Shock length
(Eye to Eye)

190mm

Hardware
Mainframe

22,2mm x 8mm

Hardware
Swingarm

22.2mm x 8mm

Seatpost
diameter

31.6mm

Headset semi integr. for tapered 1 1/8-1.5

(44/54.9mm inner diameter
of frame) or with 1 1/8 straight
(44.0mm)

Fork travel 120mm

Fork length 507mm

BB housing BB PF 92 carbon / 73mm alloy

Front derailleur Shimano E-Type / SRAM S3 direct

mount

Bearings 2 x IGUS, 6 x 6802 (24x15x5)

Max. tire width 57mm/2.25”

S

HIGH BB SettInG

S

LOW BB SettInG

M

HIGH BB SettInG

M

LOW BB SettInG

L

HIGH BB SettInG

L

LOW BB SettInG

XL

HIGH BB SettInG

XL

LOW BB SettInG

AHEAD TUBE ANGLE 68.7° 68.0° 68.7° 68.0° 68.7° 68.0° 68.7° 68.0°

B HEADTUBE LENGTH 110mm 4.3in 110mm 4.3in 120mm 4.7in 120mm 4.7in 140mm 5.5in 140mm 5.5in 160mm 6.3in 160mm 6.3in

C TOPTUBE LENGTH HORIZONTAL 553mm 21.8in 555mm 21.9in 589mm 23.2in 590mm 23.2in 618mm 24.3in 620mm 24.4in 648mm 25.5in 650mm 25.6in

DTOPTUBE LENGTH ACTUAL 509mm 20.0in 509mm 20.0in 540mm 21.3in 540mm 21.3in 570mm 22.4in 570mm 22.4in 602mm 23.7in 602mm 23.7in

E SEAT TUBE ANGLE 74.2° 73.5° 74.2° 73.5° 74.2° 73.5° 74.2° 73.5°

F BB CENTER TO TOP OF SEATTUBE 400mm 15.7in 400mm 15.7in 450mm 17.7in 450mm 17.7in 490mm 19.3in 490mm 19.3in 540mm 21.3in 540mm 21.3in

GBB CENTER TO TOPTUBE CENTER 331mm 13.0in 331mm 13.0in 347mm 13.7in 347mm 13.7in 395mm 15.6in 395mm 15.6in 435mm 17.1in 435mm 17.1in

HCHAINSTAY LENGTH 420mm 16.5in 420mm 16.5in 420mm 16.5in 420mm 16.5in 420mm 16.5in 420mm 16.5in 420mm 16.5in 420mm 16.5in

I BB OFFSET 2mm 0.1in -8mm -0.3in 2mm 0.1in -8mm -0.3in 2mm 0.1in -8mm -0.3in 2mm 0.1in -8mm -0.3in

BB HEIGHT 342mm 13.5in 332mm 13.1in 342mm 13.5in 332mm 13.1in 342mm 13.5in 332mm 13.1in 342mm 13.5in 332mm 13.1in

J STANDOVER HEIGHT 757mm 29.8in 753mm 29.6in 767mm 30.2in 763mm 30.0in 804mm 31.7in 800mm 31.5in 835mm 32.9in 830mm 32.7in

WHEELBASE

1072mm 42.2in 1073mm 42.2in

1108mm 43.6in 1109mm 43.7in 1140mm 44.9in 1141mm 44.9in 1172mm 46.1in 1173mm 46.2in

K REACH 397mm 15.6in 391mm 15.4in 429mm 16.9in 423mm 16.7in 453mm 17.8in 448mm 17.6in 478mm 18.8in 473mm 18.6in

L STAC K 552mm 21.7in 556mm 21.9in 561mm 22.1in 565mm 22.2in 579mm 22.8in 583mm 23.0in 598mm 23.5in 602mm 23.7in

STEM LENGTH 70mm 70mm 80mm 80mm 90mm 90mm 100mm 100mm

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GEOMETRY/TECHNICAL DATA SPARK 29“

Tra ve l 100/70/0mm

Suspension
Ratio

2.63

Piston stroke 38mm

Shock length
(Eye to Eye)

165mm

Hardware
Mainframe

22,2mm x 8mm

Hardware
Swingarm

22.2mm x 8mm

Seatpost
diameter

31.6mm

Headset semi integr. for tapered 1 1/8-1.5

(44/54.9mm inner diameter of frame) or
with 1 1/8 straight (44.0mm)

Fork travel 100mm

Fork length 506mm

BB housing BB PF 92 carbon / 73mm alloy

Front
derailleur

Shimano E-Type / SRAM S3 direct
mount

Bearings 2 x IGUS, 6 x 6802 (24x15x5)

Max. tire width 57mm/2.25”

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SHOCK TECHNOLOGY

The heart of the TC-System is the FOX Nude Shock, offering three functions which
make this system possible.

The TWINLOC remote control lever is the evolution of the already outstanding
TRACLOC system of SCOTT.

While TRACLOC allowed only the change on the SCOTT TC rear shocks between
the SCOTT patented climb, traction and full-mode on the fly from the handlebar,
the TWINLOC allows also the remote control of the front fork to shift between lock­out and open mode at the same time when you change the modes on the SCOTT
rear shox.

In combination with SRAM/RockShox DNA 3 or FOX CTD forks it is also possible to
have a traction mode on the fork.

The 3 modes of CTCD in combination with FOX Nude are:

- CLIMB-OUT MODE: Climb rear, climb front

- TRACTION MODE: Traction mode rear, (incl. geometr y change and

reduced travel), platform mod e front

- DESCENT MODE: Full travel rear, full travel front

The 3 modes of CTD in combination with FOX CTD are:

- CLIMB-OUT MODE: Climb rear, climb front

- RIDE MODE: Platform(ride)mode rear, platform mode front

- DESCENT MODE: Full travel rear, full travel front

Therefore SCOTT offers 2 different TWINLOC levers with following fork/rear shock
combinations:

- FOX Nude with differe nt rolls for FOX CTD fo rk and RockShox DNA 3 fork
(SCOTT Article number: 230097)

- FOX CTD with different rolls for FOX C TD fork and RockShox DNA 3 fork
(SCOTT Article number: 230098)

Please note that the FOX CTD rear shock does not offer a traction mode, but a ride
mode, featuring a platform. In contrary to FOX Nude the air chamber volume of the
positive chamber remains the same throughout the different modes.

S

HIGH BB SettInG

S

LOW BB SettInG

M

HIGH BB SettInG

M

LOW BB SettInG

L

HIGH BB SettInG

L

LOW BB SettInG

XL

HIGH BB SettInG

XL

LOW BB SettInG

AHEAD TUBE ANGLE 70.1° 69.5° 70.1° 69.5° 70.1° 69.5° 70.1° 69.5°

B HEADTUBE LENGTH 105mm 4.1in 105mm 4.1in 105mm 4.1in 105mm 4.1in 115mm 4.5in 115mm 4.5in 125mm 4.9in 125mm 4.9in

C TOPTUBE LENGTH HORIZONTAL 568mm 22.4in 570mm 22.4in 598mm 23.5in 600mm 23.6in 628mm 24.7in 630mm 24.8in 649mm 25.6in 650mm 25.6in

DTOPTUBE LENGTH ACTUAL 518mm 20.4in 518mm 20.4in 539mm 21.2in 539mm 21.2in 566mm 22.3in 566mm 22.3in 588mm 23.1in 588mm 23.1in

E SEAT TUBE ANGLE 73.1° 72.5° 73.1° 72.5° 73.1° 72.5° 73.1° 72.5°

F BB CENTER TO TOP OF SEATTUBE 400mm 15.7in 400mm 15.7in 440mm 17.3in 440mm 17.3in 481mm 18.9in 481mm 18.9in 541mm 21.3in 541mm 21.3in

GBB CENTER TO TOPTUBE CENTER 335mm 13.2in 335mm 13.2in 350mm 13.8in 350mm 13.8in 403mm 15.9in 403mm 15.9in 448mm 17.6in 448mm 17.6in

HCHAINSTAY LENGTH 448mm 17.6in 448mm 17.6in 448mm 17.6in 448mm 17.6in 448mm 17.6in 448mm 17.6in 448mm 17.6in 448mm 17.6in

I BB OFFSET -41mm -1.6in -48mm -1.9in -41mm -1.6in -48mm -1.9in -41mm -1.6in -48mm -1.9in -41mm -1.6in -48mm -1.9in

BB HEIGHT 324mm 12.8in 317mm 12.5in 324mm 12.8in 317mm 12.5in 324mm 12.8in 317mm 12.5in 324mm 12.8in 317mm 12.5in

J STANDOVER HEIGHT 762mm 30.0in 758mm 29.8in 768mm 30.2in 764mm 30.1in 806mm 31.7in 802mm 31.6in 836mm 32.9in 833mm 32.8in

WHEELBASE

1082mm 42.6in 1082mm 42.6in

1112mm 43.8in 1112mm 43.8in 1143mm 45.0in 1143mm 45.0in 1163mm 45.8in 1163mm 45.8in

K REACH 386mm 15.2in 379mm 14.9in 416mm 16.4in 409mm 16.1in 442mm 17.4in 436mm 17.2in 456mm 18.0in 453mm 17.8in

L STAC K 602mm 23.7in 606mm 23.9in 602mm 23.7in 606mm 23.9in 611mm 24.1in 615mm 24.2in 623mm 24.5in 625mm 24.6in

STEM LENGTH 70mm 70mm 80mm 80mm 90mm 90mm 100mm 100mm

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You have 3 positions of the TWINLOC remote lever.

1. CLIMB MODE:
The shock is nearly locked; climbing on asphalt roads is now possible without any
power loss. Simultaneous a blow-off-system prevents the shock being damaged in
case the rider did not open the system while crossing obstacles.

2. TRACTION MODE/RIDE MODE:
For Traction: by reducing the internal chamber volume inside the shock the travel of
the shock will be reduced to around 80% (approx. 96/80mm) the characteristic of
the air spring gets harder, the SAG is shorter and the geometry steeper. This results
in climbing without “bobbing” and offers still optimum traction of the rear wheel.
For Ride: by adding a platform o n the compression dampin g system the shock will
not bounce while standing on the peda ls.

3. DESCENT MODE:
Full travel of 120/100mm (27.5”/29”)

You will find the following positions on the remote lever:

IMPORTANT:

You can only assemble the TWINLOC remote lever in “left side upward position” on
the handlebar.

For the assembly of the remote control of the front fork lock-out 2 different cable rolls
which are changeable are existing.

The different roll for the pull of the fork remote cable can be changed within few
minutes to adapt the lever to your fork model/brand.

You will see on the downside of the roll the indication of the fork brand or the fork
model.

Scott offers 2 different TWINLOC levers with following fork/rear shock combinations:

- FOX Nude with different rolls for FOX CTD fork and RockShox DNA 3 fork
(Scott Article number: 230097)

- FOX CTD with different rolls for FOX CTD fork and RockShox DNA 3 fork
(Scott Article number: 230098)

Please kindly note that the cable roll of a RockShox DNA3 or FOX CTD fork-lever is
not interchangeable with the regular rolls of 2 step forks. You need to use another
lever!

For details on this please contact your authorized Scott dealer.

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To change the rolls to match another fork brand please follow the diagrams below:

ROLL FORK MOUNTING

ROLL FORK UNMOUNTING

ASSEMBLY OF THE REMOTE CABLE

SRAM/ROCKSHOX FORKS:

IMPORTANT:

Please make sure the lockout of SRAM/RockShox or FOX fork is activated after
transport correctly. Therefore please compress fork 5-10 times before following the
manual on remote cable installation and adjustment.

The lever should show on the downside of the cable roll the brand name of the fork
you are going to use. Please do not try to use a RockShox roll with a FOX fork or vice
versa.

To assemble the cable please bring the lever into the Descent Mode, push the cable
into the lever-eyelet as shown on drawing below, push it through the pre-cut cable
housing and fix it at the assembly unit on top of the right side of the fork crown.

Fix the cable with the 2mm allen screw on the barrel adjuster on the fork crown
with a tightening torque of 0.9Nm/8 lb/in, cut the cable and secure it with a cable
end-cap. Please refer for this action also to the manual of SRAM/RockShox or FOX
attached to the bike.

TIP:
To check for accurate cable tension, please try to move the

plastic end cap of the cable housing at the barrel adjuster
on the remote lever. There should be “no-play” between
cap and barrel adjuster.

In case of “play” please turn the barrel adjuster clockwise
until “no-play”.

Fork cable

2mm allen

Rock Shox

Fork

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L5

L1

L4

L2

L3

Parts List

S6

S7

S5

S4

S3

S8

S9

S2

S1

S7

S4

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FOX NUDE SHOCK AND TWINLOC REMOTE
CONTROL LEVER

In the diagram of the shock and remote lever, shown below, you will see the parts
indicated with numbers which will be used in the manual for the adjustment and set-up.

S1

Front eyelet/ Shock Bolt

S2

Rear eyelet/ Shock Bolt

S3

Shock Housing

S4

Rebound-Adjuster Knob

S5

Positive Chamber Valve

S6

Remote Control Wheel

S7

Cable Fixing Screw (hidden behind remote wheel)

S8

Shock Piston

S9

SAG Indicator (o-ring on piston)

L1

Remote Lever

L2

Release button

L3

Remote Control Cables

L4

Cable Tension Screw Fork Remote

L5

Cable Tension Screw Shock Remote

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BASIC SET-UP OF THE TWINLOC REMOTE CON­TROL OF FOX NUDE SHOCK

To ensure the FOX Nude shock functions perfectly, it is very important to strictly follow
the below steps.

On Spark Carbon frames you will find an internal cable routing.
Push the inner cable first through the remote lever in the upper cable routing of the

lever and then through the cable housing inside the toptube as shown below.

On Spark alloy frames a regular outside cable routing, the outer cable housing is fixed
on cable mount ports with cable zippers.

1. Loosen the cable fixing screw (S7) by turning it counter clockwise with a 2mm allen
key.

2. Insert a new cable via the lever hole and cable housing and push it into the shock
around the remote wheel (S6) as shown

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5. Cut the cable approx. 20mm away from the remote wheel.
Fix it by squeezing it with pliers.

4. Check that the handlebar lever is in the traction position. Refer to the diagram below.

6. Push a cable end-cap on the cable until it touches the end of the cable.
Fix it by squeezing it with pliers.

3. Tighten the cable and fix the cable fixing screw (S7) by turning it clockwise with a
2mm allen key and a max. tightening torque of 1.6Nm.

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS FOR THE SHOCK SET-UP

When setting up the shock we recommend using a shock pump with a scale up to
20bars/300 psi with a special air valve connector. This prevents air from escaping when
removing the pump from the shock valve to achieve a more accurate air pressure.

The assembly of the remote cable and the setup of the FOX Float CTD rear shock is very
similar to the above mentioned assembly and setup of the FOX Nude.

Please follow the details shown in the FOX manuals attached to this bike.

Please note that air will flow into the hose and indicator when counter checking the
air pressure, so you have to set up the recommended pressure again after this action.

Make sure to balance at least this air loss when you make a check of the air pressure
of the shock. Please also note that the indicators of shock pumps have a tolerance of
max. 10%.

SET-UP SPARK WITH FOX NUDE SHOCK

The Set-Up of the FOX Nude Shock can be easy done within a few minutes.

IMPORTANT:

Important: For all adjustments of the air spring the remote lever has to be in position
“Descent mode”

To adjust the air pressure of the air chamber of the FOX Nude Shock please refer to the
following instruction:

1. remove the valve cap of the valve (S5) located on the shock housing (S3).

2. mount the shock pump with its adaptor on the valve

3. please take into account that it takes some air pressure from inside the shock to
drive the indicator on the pump. Make sure to balance at least this air loss when you
make a check of the air pressure of the shock. Pls also note that the indicators of
shock pumps have a tolerance of max. 10%

4. pump the recommended pressure into the shock. Please use the FOX iRD App
(available at itunes App store with following link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/
fox-intelligent-ride-dynamics/id549035102?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)

5. After downloading the app on your mobile gear please follow the steps shown in the
app and inflate the shock according to the air pressure indicated.

6. when you reached the needed pressure remove the pump and put the valve cap on
the valve

BASIC SET-UP OF THE TWINLOC REMOTE CON­TROL OF FOX FLOAT CTD SHOCK:

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SAG

The SAG should be 10mm on the shock piston.

To check the adjustment, please follow the below instructions:

1. Sit on the bike, put your feet on the pedals

2. Put your feet back on the ground and stand over the bike without bouncing the bike
during this action

3. Check if the o-ring (S9) on the shock piston (S8) has a distance of 10mm to the main
dust wiper/seal between shock housing and piston.

- if the distan ce between the o-ring and the main dust wiper/seal is 10mm, th e air
pressure is correct for your weight

- if the distan ce between the o-ring and the main dust wiper/seal is less than 10mm,
the air pressure of the air chamber is too high a nd should be carefully reduced by
using the ble ed knob of the shock pump until the distance is 10mm.

- if the distan ce between the main dust wiper/seal is greater than 10 mm, the air
pressure of the air chamber is too low and should be increased by using the shock
pump until the distance is 1 0mm.

“Rebound” describes the speed the shock comes back to its original length after
absorbing an obstacle.

By using the rebound adjuster knob (S4) you can adjust the rebound step by step.

Please refer to the following instructions:

Ride your bike off a pavement (remain in the saddle) and check how many times it
bounces.

- If it bounces 1-2 times, the set up is good.

- If it bounces more than 3 times the rebound is too fast.
Turn the knob 1-2 “clicks ” clockwise

- If it does not bounce the rebound is too slow.
Turn the knob 1-2 “clicks ” counter clockwise.

SET-UP OF REBOUND FOX NUDE OR FOX CTD
SHOCK

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IMPORTANT:

After dismantling the rear shock, both fixing bolts should be tightened with a
tightening torque of 10Nm/88in-lbs.

If this is not done correctly the rear shock may become damaged.
Please only use SCOTT shock bolts and follow the assembly instructions shown below:

Please only use the matching adjustment shims as their shape is designed
specifically to fit with the countersunk bolts.

SET-UP OF OTHER SHOCK MODELS

SCOTT strongly recommends using only the FOX Nude (FOX Float CTD /X-Fusion
E1) Shock with the Spark bike, as we designed both parts to be perfectly matched

with a linear suspension rate.

Also on those shock models the SAG should be 10mm.
For all basic steps on inflating the shock and adjusting the rebound please refer to the

description of the FOX Nude set-up.

OTHER SHOCK MODELS ON SPARK

If you use a different rear shock model other than the original one on the bike, please
ensure the shock will not hit the frame at any position as this will damage the frame.

Please follow the instructions below:
Ensure that the rear shock or its accessory parts do not touch the frame when

mounting or suspending.
To check the shock, release the air/remove the coil, install the shock and compress the

shock completely.
If the shock touches the frame while doing the above actions, do not use this shock as

it will cause damage to the frame, swingarm or shock.

IMPORTANT:

Note that you have to mount the FOX Nude Shock always as shown underneath.
Mounting the rear shock in a different position can cause severe damages to the frame,

the linkage levers and the rear shock.
Same for the FOX Float CTD and X-Fusion E1 shock on some of the Spark models.

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SALES DRAWING MATERIAL DATE 04/23/2009

UNIT mm Part. No. PRD 13641 (OE)

No. Material Qty Remark

1 O-Ring 1 black

2 Top Cap 1 black

3 Seal 1 black

4 Compressure Ring 1 silver

5 ACB Bearing 1

41 x 30
45° x 45°

6 Upper Cup 1 black

7 Lower Cup 1 black

8 ACB Bearing 1

51.9 x 40 x 8
45° x 45°

9 Crown Race 1 black

Ritchey WCS Carbon Zero Tapered PF 50-61mm 18mm UD PRD 13636

Ritchey PRO Tapered PF 50-61mm 12.9mm PRD 13640

Ritchey WCS Carbon Zero Tapered PF 50-61mm 18mm UD for 1 1/18 fork PRD 14860

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HEADSET OPTIONS BOTTOM BRACKET (BB) ON SPARK

Spark features different versions of headset systems.

1. A tapered headset and fork steerer system to match with semi-integrated headsets
of the “50-61”mm range with ID of Headtube of 44.0mm on top and 54.9mm on the
lower end.

All carbon front frames of Spark have a BB shell for BB92PF standard.
This matches to several bearing and crankset models of Shimano, SRAM, FSA and

others.

The alloy front frames of Spark have a BB shell for BB92PF or 73mm BSA standard,
depending on the model.

It is also possible to use forks with a standard 1 1/8” steerer tube when using a reducer
headset, for example:

2. A straight 1 1/8” headset and fork steerer system to match with semi-integrated

headsets with an ID on the headtube of 44.0mm on top and lower end.
This is a standard part in the market and should be available from several parts
manufacturers.

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User Manual: new points

Same type of BB height adjustment
as Spark 12 and Genius 13.

Spark 700 Low Position

• Head Angle = 68.3°

• BB Height = 330mm

Spark 700 High Position

• Head Angle = 68.8 °

• BB Height = 336mm

Spark 900 Low Position

• Head Angle = 69.5° (unchanged)

• BB Height = 317mm (unchanged)

Spark 900 High Position

• Head Angle = 70 °

• BB Height = 323mm

Spark 760 and 960 will have only
one, central position. TBC

SPARK 2014

User Manual: new points

FD-MOUNT Identification – Spark 700 and 900

Spark 900 – new FD

adaptor for MY14

Spark 700

• New FD mounts for both Spark 700 and 900.

• Some customers complained of shifting problems, so for Spark 900, FD adaptor was changed (from Spark 12) to lower FD by

1mm to be the same as Shimano specs.

• Spark 900 FD adaptor can be identified by ID mark 900 and colour is now anodised grey rather than black.

Spark 700

235276 FD mount plate Set Spark 700 2014

235278 FD mount plate Set Spark 900 2014

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ADJUSTABLE BB HEIGHT

FRONT DERAILLEUR (FD) MOUNTING DETAILS

On Spark bikes equipped with the FOX Nude 3/FOX Float CTD shock you can adjust
the BB height above ground in 2 positions by flipping a geometry chip located on the
linkage bar shock mount.

Please note the max. tightening torque of 10Nm (88 in/lbs)

On all Spark frames you will find a Shimano E-type front derailleur but fixed directly
on the swingarm without the plate that is fixed normally between the bottom bracket
bearing cup and the bottom bracket housing of the front triangle or a SRAM Direct
Mount Type S3 FD.

Please note that you always need to use the adapter plate attached to the bike or
frame set between chainstay and front derailleur.

The FD-adapter plates of Spark 700 and 900 series are NOT interchangeable

This adapter can be ordered at the SCOTT distribution with parts number:

1. low BB for lower center of gravity over ground, slacker head angle

2. high BB for bigger clearance between pedals/crankset and obstacles on the ground,
steeper head angle

IMPORTANT:

It is not possible to use this geometry chip with other shock models than the FOX
Nude /FOX Float CTD. The shock might collide with parts of the frame or linkage bar.

Models originally equipped with another shock than the FOX Nude /FOX Float CTD
will have a chip with a centered shock bolt hole.

Spark 700 Spark 900

LOW POSITION

HEAD ANGLE 68.3° 69.5°

BB HEIGHT 330mm 317mm

HIGH POSITION

HEAD ANGLE 68.8° 70°

BB HEIGHT 336mm 323mm

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SPARK CABLE ROUTING

The direct and straight cable system on all our full suspension models offers perfect
shifting performance combined with minimal weight and high resistance against water
and dirt.

CARBON FRONT FRAMES:

The carbon frames of Spark have an internal shifting cable routing with cable stops on
the front end of the downtube as shown in the drawing below.

Please note that the inner cables need to cross each other 1 time on the inside of the
downtube before you pull them out through the cable slot on the lower downside of
the downtube.

Push the cables through the cable guide as shown below and fix the cable guide on
the downtube with a 3mm allen key and a tightening torque of 4Nm/35in/lbf

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Push the outer cable housings on the cables into the cable guide but make sure to
respect the needed length as shown in the next drawing!

Please make sure to respect the 40mm distance between the cables and the BB
(bottom bracket) housing to avoid “ghost-shifting” and/or damages on the shift
cables and brake hoses.

For the rear brake please assemble the cable as shown in the following diagrams:

Please remember to maintain a minimum distance of 40mm between the brake
hoses and the BB housing as mentioned previously!

The cable guide can be ordered via SCOTT distribution with parts number:

Use the plastic guide to
fix the brake cable

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ALLOY FRONT FRAMES:

Please fix the cable housings and the brake hose on the frame on the cable mounts
with cable zippers by following the routing information as shown below:

Please make sure to respect the 40mm distance between the cables and the BB
(bottom bracket) housing to avoid “ghost-shifting” and/or damage to the shift
cables and brake hoses.

For the rear brake please assemble the cable as shown in the following diagrams:

Please remember to maintain a minimum distance of 40mm between the brake
hoses and the BB housing as mentioned previously!

The cable guide can be ordered via SCOTT distribution with parts number:

Use the plastic guide to
fix the brake cable

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ADJUSTMENT OF SEATPOST-HEIGHT

REPLACEABLE DROPOUT

IMPORTANT:

The seatpost has to be inserted at a minimum of 100mm into the seattube.
Never use a seatpost diameter other than 31.6mm or try to use a shim/reducer

between the seatpost and frame.

On Spark bikes of model year 2012 you can replace the rear derailleur hanger.

Depending on the different models you’ll find the following options:

1. 142mm axle with RWS 142/12

2. Regular 135 mm rear axle with standard QR

The complete set is available via SCOTT distribution with parts number 219574,
the right side replaceable RD hanger with 219577.

The replaceable hanger is available via SCOTT distribution with parts number 206473.

If you use other RWS standards we can offer after-market parts for specific wheelsets
with the following parts via SCOTT distribution:

RWS 135/12 parts set: 219574, right side replaceable RD hanger available with 219576

RWS 135/5 parts set: 219572, right side replaceable RD hanger available with 219575

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REAR DISC BRAKE MOUNT FRONT FORK SET-UP/CHANGE OF

FRONTFORK:

Spark can be used with 3 different disc rotor sizes on the rear brake.

The rear disc brake on Spark is Postmount (PM) Standard on the left seatstay and it is
possible to use disc rotors with 160, 180 and 185mm diameter.

Please note that for the assembly of 180 and 185mm rotors you may need adapters/
washers between the PM port on the frame and the brake calliper.

For the front fork set-up please use the fork specific manual attached to the bike.

We recommend using front forks with a travel of 120mm (27.5”) and 100mm (29”), as
this will not influence the geometry or alter the handling of the bike.

For details on the technical length of the recommended forks please refer to the Tech
Info Chart mentioned previously.

PIVOT MAINTENANCE

The pivot and bearings on SCOTT Spark are extremely easy to maintain.
An external treatment with a grease spray after every bike wash is all you have to do.

We do not recommend heavy grease sprays since these will leave a film on the parts
which is difficult to remove. We recommend the same for the chain also.

If you have to change the bearings you can order them included in a service kit at your
local SCOTT dealer or buy them with international parts number as shown above in the
specs list in a hardware store.

In case of a change of the bearings or of the rear swingarm you should contact your
local SCOTT dealer as you need special tools for disassembly and assembly.

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WARRANTY WARRANTY

SCOTT bikes are ma de using the most innovative prod uction and q uality meth ods.
They are equipped with best component s of well known par ts suppliers.

Doing so SCOTT wa rrants its f rames and swingarms for f ive years (subject to
compliance with maintenan ce ranges, see below) and SCOTT fo rks (provided it
is a fork of SCOTT) for two years for d efects in material and/or workm anship in
case of purchase of completely assembled bikes.

This warrant y of 5 years for the f rames shall only be grante d in case once a yea r a
maintenan ce service ha s been effected according to maintenan ce requirements
as set forth in th is manual by an a uthorised SCOTT dealer.

The authorised SCOTT dealer shall conf irm the effe cted annual maintenan ce
service by stamp and signature.

In case such a n annual ma intenance se rvice has not been effe cted the warra nty
of 5years for the frame shall be reduced to 3 years.

Costs for ma intenance an d service have to be b orn by the owner of the SCOTT bike.
On Gambler, Voltage Fr and Volt-X the warranty period is limited to 2 years.
The warrant y period starts at the day of p urchase. This warranty is limited to the

first buyer, what m eans the first person wh o uses the bike and only with the use
it was made for. Furth ermore, this warranty is limited to purchases via authorized
SCOTT-dealers

The warrant y is solely gra nted in case of pu rchase of a completely assembled
bike to the explicit exclusion of purchases of not completely assembled bikes.

In case of a warranty claim the decision to repair or to replace the defective par t is up
to SCOTT. Non defective parts will only be replaced at the guarantee’s own expense.

Fair wear and tear is not covered by the warranty.
A complete list of all parts of wear and tear can be found in the n ext chapter of

this manual.
In addition , you will find at th e end of this man ual a protocol for the handing over

of the bike which will remain in copy at the SCOTT dealer after acceptance and
signature of the consumer.

It is obligator y to show this protoco l of handing over tog ether with the defective
part in case of a warranty claim given that it provides evidence of purchase.
Otherwise no warranty is granted.

In principle, this warranty is granted worldwide. Claims must be ma de through an
authorized de aler, for information regarding the nearest dealer, write or call this
company or the national SCOTT distributor.

Normal wear, accident, neglect, abuse, improper assembly, improper
maintenan ce by other than an authorized dealer or use of par ts or devices not
consistent with the use originally intended for the bicycle as sold are not covered
by this warranty.

Hereby SCOTT grants a volunta rily manufa cturer’s war ranty. Additional
entitlements according to national warrant of merchantability are reserved.

For warranty info on the Fox Nude shock please refer to the attached manual of
Fox Nude.

Model ................................................................................

Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Size ..................................................................................

Frame Nr. .............................................................................

Shock Nr. .............................................................................

Date of purchase .....................................................................