Fast is fun. It’s SCOTT Bicycles’ marketing catchphrase for a reason, and the 2023 SCOTT Spark 970 full suspension cross-country mountain bike aims to be the most fun bike you can find because they believe it’s also the fastest bike you can find for the price. Designed to propel racers to victory at World Cup races, the Olympics, and mid-week training races alike, the SCOTT Spark 970 provides all the tools needed to set KOMs or PRs. With revolutionary technology and top-end components, SCOTT’s best delivers performance limited only by the rider. Throw in a little more travel in the fork, and you’re ready to attack the descents with gusto. If fast, and therefore fun, is your goal, the 2023 SCOTT Spark 970 is your ride. A rugged alloy frame is lightweight, strong, and climbs like a dream, with a beefed-up suspension system to add extra downhill capability to the already quick cross-country legend. Boasting SCOTT’s patented Integrated Suspension Technology, which stealthily conceals the rear shock inside the frame, the Spark 970 offers an unrivaled level of performance and possibilities. Racing up and down hills, flying through rock gardens, and sending it through berms and jumps has never been more within reach. The combination of SCOTT’s innovative design and high-quality components ensures that this bike is ready for any adventure. Featuring a RockShox Judy 130mm fork and X-Fusion Nude 5 shock with SCOTT’s TwinLoc remote system, the SCOTT Spark 970 is as plush as it gets. A SRAM NX-SX Eagle 1x12 drivetrain with an integrated power meter blends with a Shimano disc brake set to provide unmatched stop-and-go performance. A set of 29-inch Syncros X-30SE TR wheels and Schwalbe Wicked Will tires with a 2.4-inch width create a dependable and responsive footprint to ensure maximum traction and power transfer from leg to dirt. Built with high-end Syncros components from front to back and top to bottom, and a Syncros Dropper Post, the SCOTT Spark 970 is one of the most race-ready bikes you’ll find. Get yours and discover why fast is fun. KEY FEATURES Spark Alloy SL Frame RockShox Judy 130mm Fork X-Fusion Nude 5, 120mm, TwinLoc SRAM NX-SX Eagle 12 Speed Shimano Disc Brakes Schwalbe Wicked Will Tires