Scott Spark RC 09 w/ Sram XX (new pics page 6)

Mads Kock · **Posted:** Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:03 am

Kristina wrote:

What is the color of the Hope rotors? Is it red or pink?

Hi Kristina,

they are a mix between red and mud hehe.

BTW - fantastic spark you have.

Kristina · **Joined:** Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:23 pm **Posts:** 91

Mads Kock · **Posted:** Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:07 am

have you installed your 26/38 chainrings in the inner and middleposition on your clavicula crankset? How do you like the chainline - no problems riding big/big?

Kristina · **Joined:** Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:23 pm **Posts:** 91

Mads Kock wrote:

have you installed your 26/38 chainrings in the inner and middleposition on your clavicula crankset? How do you like the chainline - no problems riding big/big?

Yes, I have. The chainline is O.K. There is absolutely no problem riding big/big. I am going to try 24t instead 26t ring for steep or long climbs.

Mads Kock · **Posted:** Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:05 pm

thanks for your answer.

How does the 38t feels - I don't know what kind of terrain you ride but don't you still a bigger gear in flats?

adgem1 · **Posted:** Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:14 pm

I never got chance to ride it with the Nude shock as I didnt have the lockout lever, I like the Fox shock as there is no fafing about with levers just get it tuned to your style of riding and forget about it ,it sprints like a hardtail but kicks in on the rough stuff

Kristina · **Joined:** Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:23 pm **Posts:** 91

Mads Kock wrote:

thanks for your answer.

How does the 38t feels - I don't know what kind of terrain you ride but don't you still a bigger gear in flats?

Singletracks are my favorite. I live in a hilly area. I like uphills as same as technical dowhills. I realized that I was not using 44/11 gear combination. Combination of 38/11 is still faster than 44/13. Though, I like higher cadence as my legs are not as strong as boys'. 38t fits me perfectly and as it is in the middle position I can use entire gear range on it :wink:

Mads Kock · **Posted:** Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:28 pm

adgem1 wrote:

I never got chance to ride it with the Nude shock as I didnt have the lockout lever, I like the Fox shock as there is no fafing about with levers just get it tuned to your style of riding and forget about it ,it sprints like a hardtail but kicks in on the rough stuff

what is the weight of the rp23 shock?

Mads Kock · **Posted:** Sun Aug 09, 2009 9:30 pm

Kristina wrote:

Singletracks are my favorite. I live in a hilly area. I like uphills as same as technical dowhills. I realized that I was not using 44/11 gear combination. Combination of 38/11 is still faster than 44/13. Though, I like higher cadence as my legs are not as strong as boys'. 38t fits me perfectly and as it is in the middle position I can use entire gear range on it :wink:

Sounds right - I have just ordered a 40t chainring coz I think this will give a better use of the cassette.

adgem1 · **Posted:** Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:05 pm

sombody correct me if I am wrong but I think I saved about 90 gram over the standard shock and locout lever ? cant remember the weight of the new shock though .

Mads Kock · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 7:27 pm

Nice saving and if it performance good then it's really good. Still tempted by the DT Swiss XR carbon - the weight is about 150 grams. Anyone tried this shock on the spark and how does it feel?

pieterp · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:01 pm

On shocks:
The problem with the DT Carbon is that it has no platform damping, it will bob under pedalling (or you will need to use a ridiculously high air pressure).

Also watch out with shock weights as they often do not include the bushings.
Rock Shox Monarch 4.2 is 239g
Fox RP23 is 251g
Nude damper + lever + cable = 300g (with cable length for my setup)
All weights including bushings
Both are a good upgrade over the Nude damper as you save the hassle of the lock out lever.

On 2x9:
I really like my 40/26 set up. 26T in granny position, 40T in middle ring position.
Combined with a Sram Force derailleur this works very well.
Spreading of the gears is OK and a 40-11 is more then enough for me.
Some background: http://rennsport.skynetblogs.be/archive-month/2008-07

Kristina · **Joined:** Sun Dec 07, 2008 5:23 pm **Posts:** 91

Mads Kock wrote:

Nice saving and if it performance good then it's really good. Still tempted by the DT Swiss XR carbon - the weight is about 150 grams. Anyone tried this shock on the spark and how does it feel?

Just look at my bike ( I just peeled the stickers off)

The original Scott Nude w/ remote lockout was 295g. The XR Carbon is 157g (146g + 11g bushings). Saving is 138g. I like its active performance :thumbup:

Mads Kock · **Posted:** Mon Aug 10, 2009 10:00 pm

pieterp wrote:

On 2x9:
I really like my 40/26 set up. 26T in granny position, 40T in middle ring position.
Combined with a Sram Force derailleur this works very well.
Spreading of the gears is OK and a 40-11 is more then enough for me.
Some background: http://rennsport.skynetblogs.be/archive-month/2008-07

Thanks - is the spacers needed or is it just to finetune the chainline? Where did you mount them - on the 26 or 40 chainring?

pieterp · **Posted:** Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:18 am

In the end no spacers were needed, chainline and spacing is OK right out the box.

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