Hey all, Total noob to MTB and about to buy a bike. Have it narrowed down to the Spark 910 or 920. Any input on which you would choose would be appreciated. Primary riding will be XC and North Texas trails. Thank you, Ron

I’d get the 910 because: It looks better (subjectively) It has a better damper in the fork It has a higher quality dropper post It has slightly better brakes It has slightly better drivetrain

Thank you stevemz. Those are the same points I was looking at. Ron

The specs on both are good. I think the 910 is about $800 more than the 920. If you’ve got the cash, then fair enough. But if you get the 920, I’d bet you’ll still love it, and have $800 in your pocket to spend on other stuff. Like the inevitable enduro bike you’ll want to buy after you get hooked o…

I’m having the same debate right now. The single track trails around me are very loose dirt and can be on the sandy side. Can the Spark handle such conditions?

I’ve been on a 2018 Spark 920 for almost 2 years now and I love it. The 910 will be better spec’d, so if you can afford it, grab it.

Tires will be the biggest determinant of how a bike handles conditions like that.

[image] tribuddha: I’m having the same debate right now. The single track trails around me are very loose dirt and can be on the sandy side. Can the Spark handle such conditions? Thats more a question of the tyres on your bike really, but to answer the question yes the Spark can handle a way …

[image] tribuddha: I’m having the same debate right now. The single track trails around me are very loose dirt and can be on the sandy side. Can the Spark handle such conditions? I have a 2018 Spark RC 900 WC. I ride/race all over Michigan where the trails are sandy and rooty. I just recently…

Also a reply to the OP @rhenager One thing to consider is the wheel set. The spark comes with rims that have 25mm internal width. The recent trend in XC and trail bikes is for wider rims e.g. 30mm to allow bigger tires to be mounted. I have a Trek Fuel with 24mm rims. I rode this weekend in Moab …

Dave, great info and exactly why I put the post up. Just checked the full specs and Scott says the bike is 2.6 compatible. Looks like I should be covered for that inevitable wheel upgrade in the future. :+1: Ron

2020 Scott Spark 910 or 920?

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stevemz November 10, 2019, 1:37am 2

I’d get the 910 because:

It looks better (subjectively)
It has a better damper in the fork
It has a higher quality dropper post
It has slightly better brakes
It has slightly better drivetrain

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