# Supercaliber vs. Lux **URL:** \ **Category:** Equipment\ **Tags:** bike\ **Created:** [February 11, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699 "2020-02-11T18:53:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![russell.r.sage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/russell.r.sage/32/36157_2.png) [@russell.r.sage](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/russell.r.sage)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/23 "2020-03-02T14:34:54Z")
A good friend of mine owns a bike shop that sells Scott. I think I’m leaning towards the Spark RC 900 Pro. Anyone here have any good or bad experience with the current Spark? ---
**Author:** ![MI-XC](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mi-xc/32/12993_2.png) [@MI-XC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MI-XC)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/24 "2020-03-02T14:42:38Z")
> [@russell.r.sage](#): > > I think I’m leaning towards the Spark RC 900 Pro. Anyone here have any good or bad experience with the current Spark? I’ve been on a Spark RC 900 WC for over 2 years and I love it, no complaints. ---
**Author:** ![Skirotica](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/skirotica/32/26583_2.png) [@Skirotica](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Skirotica)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/25 "2020-03-02T21:28:11Z")
> [@Canyon Bikes Experiences?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/canyon-bikes-experiences/15054/105): > > I hated the suspension lock out. It’s was a OneLoc I believe but I couldn’t stand it so I opted for the SRAM Twistloc. didn’t know this existed. Glad i read ths thread. I am struggling with how to fit a dropper remote into the mess of controls on left hand side with lockouts and brake and toggs ---
**Author:** ![russell.r.sage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/russell.r.sage/32/36157_2.png) [@russell.r.sage](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/russell.r.sage)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/26 "2020-03-02T21:29:38Z")
I think I’m going with the pnw Bachelor with the pnw puget 2x. It’s vertical, so should be able to ride beside lockout levers. ---
**Author:** ![Skirotica](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/skirotica/32/26583_2.png) [@Skirotica](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Skirotica)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/27 "2020-03-02T21:35:59Z")
> [@Canyon Bikes Experiences?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/canyon-bikes-experiences/15054/105): > > The pics above show the bike fully loaded and ready to race. Also, that’s an amazing weight. What frame size? I got my Spry down to 24.75 at XL and that’s awesome for a roudy, Utah racer. I don’t think sub 24 is possible for an XL without stripping some core components (dropper, remote lockout, brakes, fork). ---
**Author:** ![Stringwise](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stringwise/32/8504_2.png) [@Stringwise](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Stringwise)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2020, 9:46pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/28 "2020-03-02T21:46:55Z")
I’m on a Medium frame but a buddy of mine is on the XL and I think we are within a pound fully loaded. ---
**Author:** ![Stringwise](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stringwise/32/8504_2.png) [@Stringwise](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Stringwise)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2020, 9:47pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/29 "2020-03-02T21:47:40Z")
> [@Skirotica](#): > > didn’t know this existed. Glad i read ths thread. I am struggling with how to fit a dropper remote into the mess of controls on left hand side with lockouts and brake and toggs Yes it’s been a real difference maker for me. Zero complaints, I really really like it. ---
**Author:** ![devolikewhoa83](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/devolikewhoa83/32/7757_2.png) [@devolikewhoa83](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/devolikewhoa83)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/30 "2020-03-03T00:51:22Z")
I just rewatched the highlight reel from this race. Fun to watch Yolanda just smoothly crush those descents, fun to watch Kate Courtney slowly reel in that leader like the Terminator, fun to watch MVDP’s absolutely outrageous turn of speed dropping Nino in the men’s race later that day. Pretty wild. ---
**Author:** ![Motomystic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/motomystic/32/31285_2.png) [@Motomystic](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Motomystic)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2020, 1:26am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/31 "2020-03-03T01:26:37Z")
Hahahahah…That’s awesome! You said “quick review”. Well done ---
**Author:** ![Motomystic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/motomystic/32/31285_2.png) [@Motomystic](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Motomystic)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2020, 1:29am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/32 "2020-03-03T01:29:04Z")
Oh bro…That bike though! 😍 ---
**Author:** ![TG333](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tg333/32/19333_2.png) [@TG333](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TG333)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2020, 4:46am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/33 "2020-03-03T04:46:00Z")
> [@Canyon Bikes Experiences?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/canyon-bikes-experiences/15054/105): > > the SRAM Twistloc. Oh god I need that too! I just build my own new Lux and the lever clutter on my bars in unbearable. Did you retrofit it yourself or did you have it delivered with it? ---
**Author:** ![TG333](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/tg333/32/19333_2.png) [@TG333](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/TG333)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/34 "2020-03-03T04:51:53Z")
Two more thoughts on the Lux assembly. When I got mine I went through 3 cables before I had the dropper assembled properly and the suspension lockout required adjusting - out of the box it wouldn’t lock the front and not unlock the rear. Nothing terrible, but in all three cases it required some basic mechanical understanding and spare cables. Haven’t taken it for a spin yet, can report back when I did. ---
**Author:** ![Stringwise](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stringwise/32/8504_2.png) [@Stringwise](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Stringwise)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2020, 5:09am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/35 "2020-03-03T05:09:13Z")
I did it and to be honest it sucked. Really only because I had to remove the rear shock to thread the cable though the opening. I tried for an hour to poke it through the tiny opening but finally gave up and opted to remove the shock. Knowing what a pain that was I think I would have tried another hour to thread the cable without removing the shock. Actually taking the shock out was easy but I’m not a great wrench so getting it to compress enough to go back in sucked. That was with the shock with no air, just didn’t want to go the last mm to fit back in. Had to have a friend come over to finish it off. Not that the pain of the install is behind me it’s just an amazing upgrade! Highly recommended! ---
**Author:** ![Stringwise](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/stringwise/32/8504_2.png) [@Stringwise](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Stringwise)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2020, 6:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/36 "2020-03-03T18:30:42Z")
I type fast haha! ---
**Author:** ![wake](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/wake/32/83021_2.png) [@wake](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/wake)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/37 "2021-11-15T18:22:00Z")
> [@coke](#): > > 60mm is enough for XC and the occasional drop or jump. It’s definitely more compliant and capable than a hardtail or even a plus or fatbike. Coming into this thread late, but have started considering the Funk La Ruta for a possible XCM bike (maybe for 2022, maybe 2023). Riding an Ibis Ripley right now, but curious about how a drop in travel, and different rear suspension link would work (in addition to the frame material differences). How for the La Ruta pedal wide-open? What’s kinds of trails do you love it for, and what’s the cutoff point where you say “no longer the right bike”? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![adrian\_r](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/adrian_r/32/42411_2.png) [@adrian\_r](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/adrian_r)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2021, 6:54pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699/38 "2021-11-15T18:54:47Z")
It’s mainly done to save weight. With flex stays, they can eliminate a pivot point with bearings or bushings. [Previous page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/supercaliber-vs-lux/29699.md?page=1)