[QLD] Scott Spark 970 Dual Suspension MTB $1,999 (Was $3,799) @ Just Ride Nerang (in-Store), Bikeline (Contact for Delivery Fee)

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[QLD] Scott Spark 970 Dual Suspension MTB $1,999 (Was $3,799) @ Just Ride Nerang (in-Store), Bikeline (Contact for Delivery Fee)
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Drakesy on 09/02/2025 - 20:22 justridenerang.com.au (4488 clicks)
Last edited 10/02/2025 - 16:07 by 1 other user

This popped up on my doomscrolling feed and figured it's a lot of bike for not a lot of money.

Very well rated bombproof dual suspension bike for those both starting out or who just want something a bit different.
if i didn't live in Perth, would've definitely picked up one of these in a heartbeat.

There's another supplier in Toowoomba QLD as well if you can't pickup at the aforementioned store.

Myride seems to have them in stock Australia wide for all of us not in QLD, although availability is sporadic

SCOTT Spark 970 Bike blue
Model : 286291
Key Features
Spark Alloy SL Frame
RockShox Judy 130mm Fork
X-Fusion Nude 5, 120mm, TwinLoc
SRAM NX-SX Eagle 12 Speed
Shimano Disc Brakes
Syncros X-30SE TR Rims
Schwalbe Wicked Will Tires
Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

Sports & Outdoors Bicycle

Related Stores

Just Ride Nerang
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Bikeline Toowoomba & Ipswich
Bikeline Toowoomba & Ipswich

Comments

  • miura on 09/02/2025 - 20:52
    +2

    Great bike for that price.

  • MaxStinge on 09/02/2025 - 20:57
    +15

    I bought one of these, because it is a great price. But beware, there are lots of proprietary parts, the twinlock system is probably the main one. If you bust a shock or fork and want to replace it, your options are very limited if you want to keep the twinlock. And because the rear is inside the frame, you can’t manually flick the lockout on or off without it. It is also 15kg so it’s a bit of a truck for something that’s advertised an XC/downcountry bike. But that’s to be expected for full squish at this price.

    Happy with my purchase so far.

    • Brick50 on 09/02/2025 - 21:17
      +3

      Shouldn't really have any issues with the twinloc system so I wouldn't stress. They did have an issue where the lever wouldn't stay in the locked position, if that is happening take it back to your place of purchase and Scott will send your dealer a new part to fit to your twinloc lever. I imagine most of these bikes have it fitted already

      I had 1 instance where we still had issues after it was fitted and Scott sent us out a brand new complete lever and that rectified the issue.

      • MaxStinge on 09/02/2025 - 23:16

        Thanks for the reassurance. I’m not so worried now, I’m more thinking in five+ years time, esp as it is a 2022 model already. But it is what it is, there are elements of that to pretty much all bikes these days, especially MTBs.

    • vaskothefrog on 09/02/2025 - 23:54
      +1

      I can't for the life of me figure out why they put the rear inside the frame; enshittification at its finest!

    • Calvin27 on 10/02/2025 - 08:49

      15kg, surely not? My 160mm bike is that and it's mid spec aluminimum with minions!

      • MaxStinge on 10/02/2025 - 09:28

        Yep. I guess at the end of the day a 160 fork doesn’t weigh that much more than a 130. It also has fairly heavy tubed tyres on.

        Everything in this price range is around that weight; the frame itself isn’t particularly heavy. Low spec wheels, forks and drive trains on an aluminium frame just aren’t light. The base Specialized Chisel FS which makes a big deal about being light is 14.5 kg.

    • md333 on 10/02/2025 - 12:11

      Sounds like my 2005 Scott, it has a weird Scott shock that operates in extension rather than compression. Lockout stopped working around 2015. Servicing seemed to involve shipping the shock off somewhere at the time, wouldn't be surprised if it was impossible by now. Still rides OK though.

  • brotherfranciz on 09/02/2025 - 21:38
    +1

    The model name 'Spark' makes it sound like an ebike!

    • Drakesy on 09/02/2025 - 21:52
      +2

      Yeah it is a bit of a misnomer.

  • z00m on 09/02/2025 - 21:56

    I have the 960 version of this, easily my most favourite bike in the stable

  • heatseeker424 on 09/02/2025 - 22:02
    +1

    Big fan of Scott bikes.

  • Craigslists on 09/02/2025 - 22:31

    Anyone seen any on the Central Coast NSW?

  • SAVE FERRIS on 09/02/2025 - 23:26
    +2

    Has been this "sale" price for a while now. I bought the 970 in Silver from My Ride (Unley, SA) back in November for the exact same price. Great bike!

    • Brick50 on 10/02/2025 - 00:03

      Yes they had a Black Friday sale which ended 8th December

    • maddoglee on 10/02/2025 - 09:38
      +1

      Did you post it on Ozb?

    • mrdeal13 on 09/02/2025 - 23:54
      +3

      Is this a serious question? Capable mountain bikes are not cheap. This is not a commuter bike.

      • Drakesy on 10/02/2025 - 00:19
        +4

        Thats like saying an mg suv is better than a prado

        One will fall apart on you
        The other will get you from a-b

        • jackspratt on 10/02/2025 - 02:25
          +2

          Alternatively, both the MG and the Prado will get you from a-b, without falling apart.

    • s1Lence on 10/02/2025 - 06:26

      Defs worth checking marketplace if you are trying to spend as little as possible, I got a $700 bike (merida big nine 20) for $200

    • solidice on 10/02/2025 - 08:38
      +5

      I agree, $2k is on the low side, but not everyone needs a $5-10k mountain bike.

  • wombat81 on 09/02/2025 - 23:57

    The Genius 940 is also a decent price, $2,399.99.

    https://myride.com.au/products/scott-bike-genius-940-2023

    • Hoju on 10/02/2025 - 06:51

      Surely trolling.

  • gakko on 10/02/2025 - 07:28

    What's a good entry bike for downhill outdoory mountain bike stuff? Wouldn't mind having a go at it. And what's a good spot for a noob to start at in Melbourne area?

    • imahippy on 10/02/2025 - 07:36

      Check the trailforks app 😄

      • gakko on 10/02/2025 - 07:55

        Thanks will do

        • meong on 10/02/2025 - 09:10

          Lysterfield is probably the easiest for noobs just because in some areas it can get really confusing

    • AlchemyD on 10/02/2025 - 09:24

      You Yangs if you're on the west side. Lots of easier XC trails on the Kurrajong side and then a good progression of XC and downhill track difficulty on the Stockyards side.

      • gakko on 10/02/2025 - 09:45

        Thanks, love it. Im not afraid of some rough terrain, more afraid of getting in people's way. Dunno what the culture is like, presume its reasonable folk, but still.

    • speedyjonzalas on 10/02/2025 - 10:14
      +1

      This is more of a cross country bike, think lightweight parts and a thin frame.

      If you are wanting into downhill i would recommend a decent enduro bike first as they are capable of doing everything and wont be impossible to ride back uphill if you decide to pedal rather than shuttle.

      For enduro bikes have a look at the commencal meta sx, marin rift or alpine, specialized enduro, giant reign. There is a million brands and most of them are decent.

      Then once you are fully confident of wanting to go full downhill, you can flog the enduro bike and buy a proper downhill bike!

      • gakko on 10/02/2025 - 11:20

        Thank you thats awesome advice. Appreciate it and will look into those bikes.

    • AncientWisdom on 10/02/2025 - 22:44

      I'm in WA so can't help you with the where to ride question, but look up your local MTB clubs or local FB groups, they will usually have regular rides that are open to everyone to come and join and it's a great way to get involved in the sport. (local shops are also worth asking as they are usually in the know)
      This way you get to meet some other people and get shown around your local trails - win win.

  • botters on 10/02/2025 - 10:55

    I have a 2019 Spark 920. The twinlock system is great and requires little maintenance. I'm not a fan of the more recent models that route cabling through headset, looks neat but way more hassle when servicing of brakes and drivechain due - if you have a bike shop do your servicing then expect more
    Labour time /cost. The proprietary bolts are annoying but no a big deal.

  • lew380 on 10/02/2025 - 11:56

    It's priced well for the components. Miles better than any Kmart bike, this one will last a long time. That being said it's a little cheap for me, a good bike is an investment that should last 10 years+ with some refreshment as needed/desired.

  • Morven on 10/02/2025 - 12:07

    Says one left, but only one of the three frame sizes is crossed out.

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