SCOTT 2011

BIKE OWNERS
MANUAL

SPARK

SCOTT SPORTS SA | 17 RTE DU CROCHET | 1762 GIVISIEZ | SWITZERLAND

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Geometry Spark

P. 005

Technical data Spark

P. 006

TWINLOC remote control

P. 007

Assembly of the remote cable

All adjustments should be done at the local Scott dealer or

following to this manual.

Nude TC Shock and TWINLOC remote control

P. 014

Basic Set-Up of the TWINLOC remote control of Nude TC shock

P. 015

Recommended Tools for the Shock Set-Up

P. 018

Set-Up Spark with Nude TC Shock

P. 019

Set-up of Rebound Nude TC Shock

P. 021

Set-up of other Shock Models

P. 023

Scott Smart Cable Routing

P. 023

Adjustment of Seatpost-Height

P. 024

Replaceable Drop Out

P. 024

Front Fork Set-Up/ Change of Front Fork

P. 025

Pivot Maintenance

P. 025

Warranty

P. 026

SPARK

P. 004

The Spark should be adjusted exactly to the current rider

for reaching maximum safety and fun while riding.

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Spark Concept

P. 011

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SPARK

CONTENT

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SPARK CONCEPT

GEOMETRY SPARK

Spark is the result of 2 years of research and development for the lightest mountain
bike frame set available on the market, hitting the scale at below 1800 grams (4
pounds) including the frame, Scott Nude TC shock and TWINLOC remote control.
Scotts focus was not only on lightweight but also on a durable frame with an
innovative suspension technology in combination with an optimized kinematics of the
rear swingarm.
SPARK

SPARK

The combination of an optimized kinematics with an extraordinary suspension

technology closes the gap between superlight hardtail bikes (e.g. Scott Scale) and the
new generation of marathon bikes (e.g. Scott Genius).
Spark was designed for riders looking for a dual suspended race and marathon bike
offering a maximum rear wheel travel of 110mm.
Scott does not see frame, rear shock and kinematics as single components which are
assembled together on a bike, but as a concept with all these components working
together and offering an outrageous function by matching perfectly.

Size

Head
angle

Head tube
length

Effective
top tube
horizontal

Seat angle

BB center
to top of
seattube

BB center
to top tube
center

Chainstay
length

BB
offset

Standover
height

Stem
length

Crankarm
length

mm

mm inches

mm inches

mm inches

mm inches

mm inches

mm inches

mm

mm

SPARK CARBON

The Spark Concept is based on a new designed multi-pivot technology.

In combination with the linear shock characteristics the chain tension will be reduced
and doing so the pedaling will not influence function or movement of the rear
swingarm.
The Scott system, named TC (Traction Control) will allow you to reduce by remote
control the rear wheel travel from 110mm to 70mm including a more progressive spring
rate but still offering a supple break away.

69.5

110

43

555

21.9

73.5

400

15.7

337

13.3

422

16.6

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69.8

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4.7

585

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387

15.2

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29.8

90

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70.0

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5.5

610

24.0

73.5

490

19.3

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540

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479

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SPARK ALLOY
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490

19.3

429

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422

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100

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160

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640

25.2

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21.3

479

18.9

422

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825

32.5

110

175

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Kinematics

S
M

No power will be lost and an optimum power transfer is guaranteed as the swingarm,
in contrary to locked or automatic-locking systems, can follow the trail surface and will
offer perfect traction and higher speed while standing on the pedals.

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TWINLOC REMOTE CONTROL LEVER

The TWINLOC remote control lever is the evolution of the already outstanding
TRACLOC system of Scott.

Travel

110/70/0mm

Suspension Ratio

2.97

Piston stroke

37mm

Shock (Eye to Eye)

165mm

Hardware Mainframe

22,2mm x 6mm

Hardware Swingarm

22,2mm x 6mm

Seatpost diameter

carbon frames 34,9mm; alloy frames 31.6mm

Headset

1 1/8semi integr. with 44.0mm cups

Fork travel

100 - 120mm

Fork length

471 - 491mm

BB housing

73mm

Front derailleur

Downswing 34.9mm Downpull

Bearings

2 x 61900 (22x10xT6)

6 x 63800 (19x10xT7)

While TRACLOC allows the change on the Scott rear shocks Nude TC and Equalizer
2 between the Scott patented Lock-out, traction and full-mode on the fly from the
handlebar, the TWINLOC now allows also the remote control of the front fork to shift
between lock-out and open mode at the same time when you change the modes on
the Scott rear shox.

SPARK

SPARK

TECHNISCHE DATEN SPARK

The 3 modes on the lever and suspension units are:

- Full Travel Mode: full travel rear, full travel front
- Traction Mode: traction mode rear, full travel front
- Lock-out Mode: lock-out rear, lock-out front
Scott offers different TWINLOC levers with following fork/rear shock combinations:
- Nude TC with adapters for SRAM /RockShox fork and FOX fork/DT Swiss fork
(Scott Article number: 216351)
- DT M210 with adapters for SRAM /RockShox fork and FOX fork/DT Swiss fork
(Scott Article number: 216352)
Please note that the DT Swiss M210 rear shock does not offer a traction mode, but only
lock-out and full-mode.

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Important: You can only assemble the TWINLOC remote lever in left side upward
position on the handlebar.
You have 3 positions on the TWINLOC remote lever.
F

- most forward position:

lock-out rear, lock-out front

- middle position:

traction mode rear, full travel front

- most backward position: full travel rear, full travel front

4

LOCKOut
OUT MODE
Lock
Mode

TRACTIONMode
MODE
Traction

Full Travel Mode

ALL TRAVEL MODE

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TRACTION MODE

ALL TRAVEL MODE

Please note that the cable for the rear shock is ALWAYS the upper cable on the lever
as shown in drawing below.

Change the modes by pushing the lever with your fingers frontward and release them
by tapping the release button (one mode per push/release)
3

FORK CABLE

2
2

PRESS
TO RELEASE
Press
to release

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FOX - DT ROLL FORK

SHOCKremote
REMOTEcontrol
CONTROL
CABLE
Shock
cable

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Please make
sure that your lever fits to the rear
shock of the bike.4

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For the different parts of the TWINLOC lever mentioned in the followingAdress
instruction
please refer to the drawing with parts names below:
SCOTT SPORTS SA

ROCK
SHOX
ROLL
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different
versions
for different rear shock
FOXmodels.
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SPARK

SPARK

rear shock cable

REMOTE lever
LEVER
Remote

For the assembly of the remote control of the front fork lock-out 2 different cable
systems3are existing.
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Fork remote control

cable CONTROL CABLE
FORK REMOTE

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RELEASE button
BUTTON
Release

Weight

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brand.
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ROCK SHOX ROLL FORK

FOX - DT ROLL FORK

ASSEMBLY OF THE REMOTE CABLE

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SPARK

FOX - DT ROLL FORK

Important:

Please make sure the lockout of SRAM/RockShox fork is activated after transport
correctly. Therefore please compress fork 5-10 times before following the manual on
SEE DETAIL A
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FORK cable
CABLE
Fork

DETAILAA
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To assemble the cable please bring the lever into the All Travel Mode, push the cable
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into the lever-eyelet
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TORX
Torx: T10
T10

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2mm allen
screw on the
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tightening torque of 0.9Nm/
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cut the cable

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ROCK SHOX ROLL FORK

FOX - DT ROLL FORK

FOX-DT Swiss forks

and secure the cable by fixing the 2mm allen screw with a tightening torque of
0.9Nm/ 8lb/in as shown on the drawing below on the roll.

Important:
E
D
C
Please make sure the
lockout of FOX/DT fork
is activated after transport
correctly.
Therefore please compress fork 5-10 times before following the manual on remote
3
cable installation and adjustment.
SEE DETAIL

FOX - DT ROLL FORK

A
3

SEE DETAIL

ROCK SHOX ROLL FORK

SPARK

The lever should show on the downside of the cable roll follow indication:

SPARK

Contact (Roll/screw)
!!! roll position !!!

2
3

3
SEE DETAIL

DETAIL B
B
Detail

DETAIL A
SCALE 2:1

SCALE 2:1

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Cut the cable 5mm
behind the roll and secure it with a cable end-cap.
TWINLOC

To assemble the cable please bring the lever into the Full (Travel) Mode
Adress

Full mode

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push the pre-cut cable through the pre-cut cable housing intoAdress
the lever as Part
shown
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ROLL-FORKS
Route du Crochet 17

Fork cable

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To check for accurate cable tension, please try to move the plastic end cap of the cable
housing at the barrel adjuster on the remote lever. There should be no-play between
cap and barrel adjuster.
In case of play please turn the barrel adjuster clockwise until no-play.
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Please refer for this- action also- to the manual

or DT Swiss attached to the bike.
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NUDE TC SHOCK UND TWINLOC

REMOTE CONTROL LEVER

BASIC SET-UP OF THE TWINLOC

REMOTE CONTROL OF NUDE TC SHOCK

In der untenstehenden Abbildung des Dmpfers und des Fernbedienungshebels knnen

Sie die Bauteile mit Nummern bezeichnet finden, die in dieser Bedienungsanleitung
verwendet werden.
S4
S6
S5

To ensure perfect function of the Nude TC shock it is very important to follow the steps
shown below exactly

S2

For all following actions the TWINLOC lever needs to be in ALL TRAVEL-MODE
position!
C

SPARK

SPARK

IMPORTANT
A

S1
3

S9

S3

S8 S7

thread in cable along the groove

FORK CABLE
and
pull it tight gently

press the release lever twice whilst

still pulling the cable to set the
2 the
lockout-lever into
open position

L4

SCALE 3:2
Project

Adress

L3
L2

S1 Front eyelet/ Shock Bolt

L1 Remote Lever

S2 Rear eyelet/ Shock Bolt

L2 Release Lever

S3 Piggy-Back

L3 Tension Screw

S4 Shock Housing

L4 Allen Screw

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...make
it stepping out along the
A
piggy back

Unmount the M4 headless screw.

S5 Rebound-Screw
S6 Positive Chamber Valve
S7 Lock Out Barrel
S8 Cable fixing Screw
S9 Shock Piston

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SPARK

Put on the end cap and make sure

to have at least 17mm of free cable
length.

17
m
m

(m
in
)

SPARK

Create a loop and put it into the

open groove on the remote wheel..

view from below

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In Traction Mode about parallel to

shock body

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Pull the cable tight...

...then tighten the headless 4mmscrew by using a 2mm-Allen key

(max 1.3Nm)

hang in cable

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BENTIGTE WERKZEUGE FR DAS

DMPFER SET-UP

SET-UP SPARK WITH NUDE TC SHOCK

For the set-up of the shock we recommend to use a shock pump with a scale up to 20
bars/300 psi with a special air valve connector preventing from air getting away while
removing the pump from the shock valve, this will result in an exact air pressure.

The Set-Up of the Scott Nude TC Shock can be easy done within a few minutes.

Make sure to balance at least this air loss when you make a check of the air pressure
of the shock. Pls also note that the indicators of shock pumps have a tolerance of
max. 10%

IMPORTANT
For all adjustments of the air spring the remote lever has to be in position all travel.
SPARK

SPARK

Please note that air will flow into the hose and indicator when counterchecking the
air pressure, so you have to set up again the recommended pressure after this action.

To adjust the air pressure of the positive chamber of the Scott Nude TC Shock please
refer to the following instruction:
1. Remove the valve cap of the valve (S6) located on the shock housing (S4).
2. Mount the shock pump with its adaptor on the valve
3. Pls take into account that it takes some air pressure from inside the shock to drive the
indicator on the pump. Make sure to balance at least this air loss when you make a
check of the air pressure of the shock. Pls also note that the indicators of shock
pumps have a tolerance of max. 10%

111

222

333

4. Pump the recommended pressure into the shock. On the inner side of the left
seatstays you will find a table showing the recommended air pressure of the positive
chamber according to the riders weight.

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5. When you reached the needed pressure remove the pump and put the valve cap on
the valve

Recommended Air Pressure

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SET-UP OF REBOUND NUDE TC SHOCK

SAG
The SAG should be 5mm on the shock piston.

SPARK

1. Sit on the bike, put your feet on the pedal

Rebound describes the speed the shock comes back to its original length after
absorbing an obstacle.

2. Put your feet back on the ground and stand over the bike without bouncing the bike
during this action

By using the red rebound screw (S6) you can adjust the rebound step by step.

3. Check if the o-ring on the shock piston has a distance of 5mm to the main dust
wiper/seal between shock housing and piston.

Ride your bike off a pavement (remain in the saddle) and check how many times it
bounces.

- if the distance between the o-ring and the main dust wiper/seal is less than 5mm,
the air pressure of the air chamber is too high and should be carefully reduced by
using the bleed knob of the shock pump until the distance is 5mm.
- if the distance between the main dust wiper/seal is bigger than 5mm, the air
pressure of the air chamber is too low and should be increased by using the shock
pump until the distance is 5mm.

Please refer to the following instruction:

SPARK

To check the adjustment, please follow as shown below:

- if it bounces 1-2 times, the set up is good.

- If it bounces more than 3 times the rebound is too fast.
Turn the screw 1-2 clicks clockwise
- If it does not bounce the rebound is too slow.
Turn the screw 1-2 clicks counter clockwise.

ENGLISH

5mm

IMPORTANT
Please note that the maximum pressure of the Nude TC shock is 15.4bar/223psi which
means a maximum weight of the rider of 110kg/243lbs incl. riding gear and load.

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In case you want even more detailed figures of air pressure or tuning hints, you can
download a program under www.scott-sports.com as a MS Excel file.

SET-UP OF OTHER SHOCK MODELS

Scott strongly recommends using only the originally assembled Shock with the
Spark bike, as we designed both parts for a perfect matching combination.
For further set up instructions on those shocks please follow the manuals of the shock
producers attached to the bike.

SPARK

SPARK

If you want to use a different rear shock model than the one originally on the bike,
please make sure that the shock will not in any position hit the frame and cause
a damage to the frame.
Please follow the instruction below:
Please make sure that the rear shock or its accessory parts do not touch the frame
when mounting or suspending.
For doing so release the air/remove the coil, install the shock and compress the shock
completely.
If the shock touches the frame while doing so, do not use this shock in order to avoid
damage to frame, swingarm or shock.
IMPORTANT:
Note that you have to mount the Scott Nude TC Shock always as shown underneath.
Mounting the rear shock in a different position can cause severe damages to the frame,
the linkage levers and the rear shock.

ENGLISH

SCOTT SMART CABLE ROUTING

The direct and straight cable system on all our full suspension models allows Smart
Cable Routing which is very resistant against water and dirt.
To change the cables simply unscrew and open the cable brackets on the downtube.

IMPORTANT:
After a dismantlement of the rear shock, both fixing bolts should be tightened with a
tightening torque of 5Nm/44in-lbs.
If this is not done correctly the rear shock can be damaged.

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MECHANICS HINT
The outer housing of the cables can also be fixed on the bottle cage with cable fixers,
the two brackets below the cage are not needed anymore..

FRONT FORK SET-UP /

CHANGE OF FRONT FORK
For the set up of the front fork please use the fork specific manual attached to the bike.

SPARK

SPARK

We recommend using front forks with a travel of 100 - 120mm, as this will not influence
the geometry and alter handling of the bike.

ADJUSTMENT OF SEATPOST-HEIGHT
IMPORTANT:

PIVOT MAINTENANCE

The seatpost has to be inserted into the seattube at a minimum of 100mm.

Never use another seatpost diameter than 34.9mm on carbon frames or 31.6mm on
alloy frames or try to use a shim/reducer between seatpost and frame.

The pivot and bearings on SCOTT Spark are extremely easy to maintain.
An external treatment with a grease spray after every bike wash is all you have to do.
We do not recommend heavy grease sprays since these will leave a film on the parts
which is difficult to remove. We recommend the same for the chain also.
If you have to change the bearings you can order them included in a service kit at your
local SCOTT dealer or buy them with international parts number as shown above in the
specs list in a hardware store.
In case of a change of the bearings or of the rear swingarm you should contact your
local SCOTT dealer as you need special tools for disassembly and assembly
ENGLISH

REPLACEABLE DROPOUT
On Spark bikes you can replace the rear derailleur hanger.
In case the replaceable hanger is damaged by a crash or accident you can order at
your local Scott dealer the replacement part with Scott article number 206473

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SPARK

Model

WARRANTY
SCOTT bikes are made using the most innovative production and quality methods. They
are equipped with best components of well known parts suppliers.

Year

Doing so SCOTT warrants its frames and swingarms for five years (subject to compliance
with maintenance ranges, see below) and SCOTT forks (provided it is a fork of SCOTT)
for two years for defects in material and/or workmanship in case of purchase of
completely assembled bikes.

Size

This warranty of 5 years for the frames shall only be granted in case once a year a
maintenance service has been effected according to maintenance requirements as set
forth in this manual by an authorised SCOTT dealer.

SPARK

WARRANTY

The authorised SCOTT dealer shall confirm the effected annual maintenance service by
stamp and signature.
Frame Nr.

In case such an annual maintenance service has not been effected the warranty of
5 years for the frame shall be reduced to 3 years.
Costs for maintenance and service have to be born by the owner of the SCOTT bike.

Shock Nr.

Date of purchase

On Gambler, Voltage Fr and Volt-X the warranty period is limited to 2 years.

The warranty period starts at the day of purchase. This warranty is limited to the first
buyer, what means the first person who uses the bike and only with the use it was made
for. Furthermore, this warranty is limited to purchases via authorized SCOTT-dealers
The warranty is solely granted in case of purchase of a completely assembled bike to the
explicit exclusion of purchases of not completely assembled bikes.

ENGLISH

In case of a warranty claim the decision to repair or to replace the defective part is up
to SCOTT. Non defective parts will only be replaced at the guarantees own expense.
Fair wear and tear is not covered by the warranty.
A complete list of all parts of wear and tear can be found in the next chapter of this
manual.
In addition, you will find at the end of this manual a protocol for the handing over of the
bike which will remain in copy at the SCOTT dealer after acceptance and signature of
the consumer.
It is obligatory to show this protocol of handing over together with the defective part
in case of a warranty claim given that it provides evidence of purchase. Otherwise no
warranty is granted.
In principle, this warranty is granted worldwide. Claims must be made through an
authorized dealer, for information regarding the nearest dealer, write or call this
company or the national SCOTT distributor.
Normal wear, accident, neglect, abuse, improper assembly, improper maintenance by
other than an authorized dealer or use of parts or devices not consistent with the use
originally intended for the bicycle as sold are not covered by this warranty.
Hereby SCOTT grants a voluntarily manufacturers warranty. Additional entitlements
according to national warrant of merchantability are reserved.
For warranty info on shock please refer to the attached manual of the manufacturer.

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