2013 Scott Spark 920 Cross Country Mountain Bike

Price and Wheel Size

The 2013 Spark 920, manufactured by Scott, is a full suspension mountain bike intended for intermediate riders. Its retail price is $4,200, which is $2,150 more expensive than the average mountain bike. It has 29 inch wheels. Bikes with 29 inch wheels, known as "29ers," are becoming increasingly more popular. They tend to handle roots, rocks, and other obstacles better than their 26 inch counterpart. They also have less rolling resistance, making them more efficient at keeping up a good speed with less pedalling.

Frame Material

Much of a bike's weight is determine by its frame. The 2013 Spark 920 has a carbon frame. Carbon frames are usually thelightest and they absorb vibrations well, but they tend to be expensive and hard to repair.

Frame:Spark Carbon/ IMP5 technology / HMF net BB 92 / Alloy swingarm with 160PM U-Mono Link / Tapered Headtube replaceable derailleur hanger / 135mm BB height adj. / 100mm rear travel.

Rear Shock:Scott DT Nude2 / 3 modes Lockout-TC-AT Ball joints / 165 x 38mm / reb. Adj.

The Bike COST:4.200$$

Fork:FOX 32 Float 29 Evolution CTD Air CTD damper with 3 modes 15mm QR axle / tapered steerer reb. Adj. / 100 mm travel