Capitol Cycle Company

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2020 Scott Contessa Spark RC 900 S

The Contessa Spark RC 900 is a cross-country full-suspension bike on a mission to win. Keeping the ride smooth, a RockShox SID Select + fork is paired with a custom RockShox NUDE 3-mode rear shock via our TwinLoc Suspension System. The SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed drivetrain will move you up the trail and SRAM Level disc brakes will slow you down when it's time to step onto the podium.

• EVO-LAP TECHNOLOGY

With the proper selection of materials, eighty percent of the work to create a frame is done. But the remaining twenty percent requires most of our efforts. For this reason, our choice of the most advanced carbon fibers in the market is followed by intensive use of specific tools, like FEA(finite element analysis) software, to map out the carbon lay-up.

• ICCR CABLE ROUTING

On the Scale, Spark, Genius and Ransom, to provide a clean look and a functional solution for all the different control cable standards on the market, cable routing is fully internal and designed for full length cable housing. Routing the cables internally omits bulky external hardware and looks cleaner. The cables can endure a longer lifetime as they are protected within the frame. The entry points are machined alloy removable inserts that come along with the frame and can be chosen according to the setup of the bike. Assembling an electronic group or a dropper post will not be a problem and the look will always be clean-cut.

• SW DROPOUTS

On the Scale, Spark, Genius, Ransom and Gambler we’ve redesigned all the parts that can give us significant benefits in terms of performance and functionality. On the previous model the support of the dropout was a bulky additional part molded to the carbon chain stay. The new dropouts are designed to be integrated on the thru-axle system thanks to a hollow tubular design that allows a simple and light weight structure. Available for SRAM and Shimano DM derailleurs, this dropout increases the stiffnessand avoids damage to the frame in case of impacts on the rear derailleur.

• ROCKER LINK

The Spark carbon linkage is constructed with a compression moulding process. It’s 37g lighter than the aluminium equivalent and half the weight of the previous Spark linkage. Making the link in two pieces means all excess material can be removed from the inside of the linkage,without sacrificing stiffness.

• ASYMMETRIC DESIGN

The Spark down tube shock and linkage are clearly asymmetric, when looking from the top of the bike. Carbon fibres achieve their full potential when used in smooth straight lines. Off setting the shock slightly to the left hand side of the bike gives a clean and continuous structure from the down tube through the shock mount to the main pivot.

• AXLE TOOL

Working together with DT Swiss, we completely revisited the shape of the thru-axle lever to make it more ergonomic and to perfectly fit to ourframe. Additionally we introduce a new multifunctional tool integrated on the inner part of the thru-axle itself. This 25T torx wrench is easy to reach and ready to be used for quick adjustments on the trails.

• Spark RC Carbon HMX Frame

• RockShox SID Select+RL3 100mm Fork

• RS Nude RL3, TwinLoc, 100mm

• SRAM X01 Eagle 12 Speed

• SRAM Level TLM Disc Brakes

• Syncros Silverton 1.0 Carbon Wheels

• Maxxis Rekon Race Kevlar Tires

• Syncros Carbon Parts