Almeida, S.L. The license allows for commercial use. One click of the lever increases low-speed compression support at the back, while another opens up the damping at both ends. Thanks! Spark Carbon HMF Mainframe with Alloy 6011 Swingarm Integrated Suspension Technology Flex Pivot / Adjustable head angle Syncros Cable Integration System BB92 / UDH Interface / 12x148mm with 55mm Chainline, FOX 34 Float Rhythm Air Grip 3 3-Modes / Kabolt 15x110mm axle / tapered steerer 44mm offset / Reb. As the name suggests the latter weighs just 55.2 g while having a 100 kg rider weight limit. Despite its looks the weight is just 80.3 g and I can tell you it feels quite ridiculous when you hold it in your hand. For us, it's the all new Spark 930. It was one of the first frames to cradle a sealed-bearing, trunnion-mount shock, which boosts sensitivity. The aim of the journal is to publish original papers on all branches of Geotechnical Engineering. The left side crank arm interface especially is a personal favorite aesthetic detail on the bike. Free standard shipping on all bikes (contiguous U.S. only). Free shipping on orders of $99 or more (U.S. only). Adj. All authors have to approve the manuscript prior submission. This is one hell of a mountain bike. The 930 isnt quite as flicky, urgent and feisty as the way lighter Intense Sniper, which was also on test. Login for submission of manuscipts already under peer-review in the old system, or for submissions to PanAm Special Issue, Login for new submissions starting on May 2021 (new registration required), ERRATUM: Contaminant transport model in transient and unsaturated conditions applied to laboratory column test with tailings, Geotechnical characterization of the estuarine deltaic deposits in the Guayaquil city through in situ and laboratory tests, Vacuum preloading and PVDs in soft soils beneath embankments: 3D coupled analysis incorporating overall stability study, A case study of bearing capacity of piles partially embedded in rock, An evaluation of reinforcement mechanical damages in geosynthetic reinforced piled embankments, Soil-water characteristic curve of polypropylene fibrereinforced sandy soil, Discussion of "Determination of liquid limit by the fall cone method", Guidelines and recommendations on minimum factors of safety for slope stability of tailings dams, Risk management for geotechnical structures: consolidating theory into practice (Pacheco Silva Lecture), The influence of the fluid dielectric constant on the shear strength of a unsaturated soil, Unsaturated soils in the context of tropical soils, Lessons learned from dam construction in Patagonia, Argentina (Victor de Mello Lecture), Spread footings bearing on circular and square cement-stabilized sand layers above weakly bonded residual soil. Would you like to receive offers, updates and events from BikeRadar and its publisher Our Media Ltd (an Immediate Group Company)? With features like its SRAM Eagle 12-speed drivetrain and their Scott: Spark 970 - 2022 The Spark 930 is an excellentmountain bike from Scott that features an ally frame with an integrated system, Shimano Deore 4 Piston Brakes, and sturdy Schwalbe Tires perfect for tackling all kinds of terrain. de Mello; Bruno S. Dzialoszynski, M.S.S. The brake caliper has also been redesigned for weight savings and performance improvements. Free shipping on complete bike purchases (continental U.S. only). It looks weird from above, but enables Scott to maximise rigidity with a straighter, more continuous frame structure. This can be done without cutting cables or bleeding brakes. I know better than most since Ive been there myself with my Worlds Lightest 29ers a few years back. "Downcountry" rig? The entire range benefitted from our Evo-Lap technology. Both the B-knuckle and parallelogram come from Hopp, as do the carbon fiber pins replacing the steel pins usually holding the parallelogram itself together. Well, beyond the fact that it is fast, lightweight and ultra capable on all sorts of terrain, it's just damned good lookin'. But were getting all technical here. Its held in place by a Tune Wrger Skyline seat clamp, unfortunately not in production anymore, but one of my favorite components of all time. Short-travel trail bike? Running no quick release I could also remove the little plate and screw that holds the threaded axle insert in place, saving a couple of grams while also making it look a lot cleaner. Not only are they lightweight, they are actually extremely strong and provide enough wheel stiffness to make them suitable for enduro wheels too. All you must do is disassemble the bar, rotate the headset cups 180 degrees, and reassemble. A full suspension bike will never have success without, well, good suspension design. All screws are titanium Extralite and the wispy looking brake discs are an old set of Ashima Ai2. The new issue 44(3) presents articles by invited speakers at the PanAM Unsat 2021 held in July 2021 in Rio de Janeiro. FEA software enables us to create complete virtual prototypes incorporating all the physical phenomena that exist in real-world environments. No problem, your shock will continue to perform at its best regardless. Soils and Rocks is an international scientific journal published by the Brazilian Association for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ABMS) and by the Portuguese Geotechnical Society (SPG). It can even be had with padding, but we shall not speak about such blasphemous things in this weight weenie feature. Manuscripts submitted to Soils and Rocks cannot have already been published or submitted elsewhere. Adj. A standard top cap can sometimes help prevent headset play, and some manufacturers specifically state that a spacer of at least 1-3 mm must be installed on top of the stem. The same goes for complete stock bikes with price tags that would make even your favorite dentist think twice before buying. SYSTEM WEIGHT: 128 kgThe overall weight includes the bike, the rider, the equipment, and possible additional luggage. The aim of Soils and Rocks is to publish and disseminate basic and applied research in Geoengineering. *Scott Bicycles are in-store pick up only, NO SHIPPING*. We can also add much larger bearings to the seat tube pivot, further reinforcing this area and reducing any unnecessary motion. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Why, you ask? Scott: Spark 920 - 2022 When the parts were bonded together in the first prototypes, the result was a super light and compact frame without sacrificing the stiffness, comfort or impact resistance. Frame and fork Years later, we still believe that for technical cross-country racing and fast, punchy singletrack it is the best approach. Maybe its a time you really want to beat on a trail section or maybe youve set a goal to one day lift a certain amount of weight at the gym. XC race rig morphs into 20mm-more-travel trail ripper. While the 12-speed NX Eagle drivetrain has good range, SRAMs cranks can flex under hard loads and the NX cassette is a noticeable weight on the rear wheel. And technical things like that aside, perhaps you prefer a heavier bike. With our Evo-Lap technology we model the frame to optimize the surface area, simulate tube structures with different ply orientations, observe the results of using different configurations, and test the stress distribution in different areas of the frame. Accessibility is important to us. What first catches your eyes is perhaps the quite massive looking stem. With the proper selection of materials, eighty percent of the work to create a frame is done. Also, that includes some 70 grams of beautiful red paint. Treating it too roughly reveals that the chassis is a bit less stiff and solid though, especially up front. However, studies that investigate its Ktia Vanessa Bicalho, Janaina Silva Hastenreiter Kster, Lucas Broseghini Totola, Letcia Garcia Crevelin Cristello, Fernando Schnaid; Luiz Guilherme F.S. Head angle adjustable (+/- 6) by rotation of headset cups, HMF carbon front triangle, 6011 alloy swingarm, molded chainstay protection, FOX FLOAT DPS NUDE 5T, EVOL, 3-mode adjust via Scott TwinLoc 2 (Lockout, Traction Control, Descend), rebound adjust, trunnion mount, 165mm x 45mm, FOX FLOAT 34 Rhythm, GRIP damper, 3-mode adjust via Scott TwinLoc 2 (Lockout, Traction Control, Descend), rebound adjust, 44mm offset, Syncros/ACROS angle-adjust and cable routing HS System; +/- 0.6 head angle adjustment; ZS56/28.6 - ZS56/40 MTB, Syncros Fraser 2.0 DC, double-butted 6061 alloy, mini rise, 760mm width, 8 backsweep, 31.8mm clamp diameter, Syncros Fraser 2.0 DC, 6061 alloy, Cable Integration System, 0 rise, 31.8mm bar clamp, Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston, Shimano RT64 CENTER LOCK 180mm rotors, Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, RAPIDFIRE PLUS, I-SPEC EV bracket, Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, SHADOW RD+, SGS cage, Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth, Syncros X-30SE, 30mm width, 32 hole, tubeless ready, Formula, CL-811 110x15mm Boost front, CL-148M 148x12mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver, Schwalbe Wicked Will, EVO, Super Race, Addix Speed Soft (front), Addix Speed Grip (rear), TLE, 29" x 2.4", Syncros Duncan 2.0 dropper, remote integrated with Scott TwinLoc 2 lever, Integrated Suspension Technology (rear shock located within frame, accessible via lower hatch), @cache_main: e9d414e610cef9334f12c35693e7221c. All Rights Reserved. If you run across any problems please email us so we can fix any problems right away. Submissions to the journal are completely free and all published papers are free to use. Firstly, the frame construction around the shock and with the trunnion mount can be designed to be much more rigid, reducing movement and fostering more efficient power transfer. All content of the journal, except where identified, is licensed under a Creative Commons attribution-type BY. All we know is that this is one hell of a mountain bike. Check out! Whatever, call it what you want to call it. You've been subscribed to our newsletter. Scott's Spark 950 is a capable mountain bike, with its fully integrated frame and Shimano. I once let a good friend of mine whos a national level racer take my old super light Spark for a quick spin. ISSN 1980-9743 | ISSN-e 2675-5475, An International Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering | Latest issue: 45(1) Jan-Mar 2022 | ISSN 1980-9743 | ISSN-e 2675-5475 |, NATIONAL LABORATORY FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING, Portugal, Copyright 2020 Soils and Rocks. Your guide to greatness in the 2022 CyclingTips Giro Fantasy Competition, 2021 Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Awards: The judges' shortlists, Truly, madly, deeply: the bikes I've loved, Dangerholm's custom 7.13 kg Scott Addict Gravel is a work of art, Watch 'Plan B: The Fall & Rise', a Jumbo-Visma film, Your guide to greatness in the 2021 CyclingTips Fantasy Competition. You have everything from textile spokes to an 8 gram bottle cage made out of hollow carbon tubes. Fast Ground Shipping To push it below 8kg, on the other hand, is downright difficult. But either way I still wish you all could test ride a bike this light because it sure doesnt really compare to anything else. The 930s geometry and silky suspension deliver the confidence to hit big jumps from the off. The journals policy of screening for plagiarism includes the use of a plagiarism checker on all submitted manuscripts. Mick peaked at elite level in DH and was a dual slalom nationals medallist back when that was even a thing. Maybe you want your savings account to one day display a certain figure or maybe you really look forward to that 6-pack of (non alcoholic, right?) Soils and Rocks publishes original and innovative peer reviewed articles, technical notes, case studies, reviews and discussions in the fields of Soil and Rock Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology and Environmental Engineering. In 1980, the Brazilian Association for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering took over the editorial and publishing responsibilities of Solos e Rochas, increasing its reach. Scott: Contessa Scale 930 - 2022 Theyre then removed and replaced with the plug that weighs just a single gram. The Maxxis Rekon tyres are the dual- (rather than triple) compound version and roll fast, but lack friction on damp surfaces compared to something like a Forekaster, which was also on test. You have a lot of initial punch, but to no big surprise they heat up quickly so if you plan on doing some really long descents you better not drag your brakes. In fairness, though, the next Spark up addresses these issues and is still a good price. Here he shares the details of his latest weight weenie outing a jawdroppingly lightweight Scott Spark full suspension mountain bike. When you think of the perfect mountain bike, what comes to mind? Free shipping on orders over $50 (contiguous U.S. only). The journal was originally published by the Graduate School of Engineering of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. The cluttered handlebar (due to the remote set-up) makes it quite awkward to activate the dropper to shift the saddle and let you adapt to the terrain while pedalling dynamically, too. From the first time we rode the Sparks single pivot layout we fell in love. This allows us to keep a very lightweight system while still ensuring optimal suspension performance. The bike is of course prepared to run one though, and while the rigid Schmolke post will be used most of the time the bike would still be very lightweight with one. The front- and rear-specific treads give good traction and cornering grip for most conditions and they have been setup tubeless with Syncros sealant. Well, beyond the fact that it is fast, lightweight and ultra capable on all sorts of terrain, it's just damned good lookin'. The important thing is to find the right shell shape for you, and a carbon seat has the benefit of way less friction between your bibs and the seat itself. Occasional race bike? / Lockout / 130mm travelREAR SHOCK: FOX NUDE 5T EVOL TrunnionSCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj.3 modes: Lockout-Traction Control-DescendCustom large Air volume / DPS / Reb. Theres an optional 38T too for when the pedal pistons need a challenge. The titanium pedal spindles have a 85 kg limit, the wheel set 95 kg and the seat a 100 kg limit for example. The bike becomes so responsive and quick feeling, which is especially noticeable in technical climbs. 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ENDURO MOUNTAIN BIKE Adj./ Travel 120-80-Lockout / T165X45mm, SCOTT TwinLoc 2 Technology Suspension & Dropper Remote 3 Suspension modes, Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS Shadow Plus / 12 Speed, Shimano Deore SL-M6100-IR / Rapidfire Plus Ispec EV clamp, Shimano SLX FC-M7120-1 / Hollowtech 2 55mm CL / 32T, Syncros Fraser 2.0 DC Alloy 6061 D.B. The suspension remote is a standard Scott Twinloc but its running with the aluminum cable housing and synthetic fiber cables. MOUNTAIN BIKE - TRAIL, Scott: Spark 950 - 2022 Santa Monica: (424) 744-8148, Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales. Short-travel trail bike? Scott Introduces the All-New SPARK RC and SPARK 900, 2022 Rocky Mountain Element Alloy 50 Bike, Racing Downhill with 29-inch Wheels in 2003 - Alex Morgan on The Path Less Paved, SUSPENSION COMPARISON - Lets Go Racing Season 2, Episode 5, Post-Race Interviews - Snowshoe World Cup Downhill, Nukeproof Introduces the Sprung Collection, What an Incredible Race! Scotts Spark 930 is a steeper seat angle and few parts shy of fast-and-furious trail bike perfection, GBP 3,199.00 RRP What we want to avoid are any inefficient directional movements, in other words, lateral movements (sideways to the direction of travel) as the shock goes through its compression. You get neat cable routing, plus room for big 2.6in rubber out back, which translates to excellent mud clearance for normal tyres. Scott has specced the shorter-offset version (44mm) to increase trail, which acts as a steering stabiliser. In the firmest of the three TwinLoc settings it completely locks out, along with the rear shock. In fact, the 60mm stem and shorter fork offset combine to dull the steering to the point Id prefer a more reactive feel. They still keep their trademark smooth and light lever feel and with carbon clamps from Hopp the set weighs a mere 323.2g. Get a Snycros iS Couple bottle cage when you subscribe to Mountain Biking UK today! Shimanos MT501 brakes are lower-tier offerings, and heavy too, but have sorted power and lever feel. Another German specialist is CarbonWorks who introduced their incredibly light bottle cage a few years back. So why did I personally build it? SUMMER SALE | Try 3 issues of Cycling Plus magazine for 5 + Get a pair of Lusso cycling socks! The rims are also made in Germany by Bike Ahead Composites. MOUNTAIN BIKE - TRAIL If the pointy looking rear end scares you off, they do also have a much rounder design model as long as you can live with that one being 20 grams heavier. Scott's Spark 920 is a capable mountain bike that features their integrated suspension technology, Shimano SLX 4 Piston Brakes, and reliable Schwalbe tires Scott: Spark 950 - 2022 Eliu James Carbajal, Mariana dos Santos Diniz, Roberto Lorenzo Rodriguez-Pacheco, Andr Lus Brasil Cavalcante, Bosco Intriago lvarez, Hernn Bazurto Palma, Davide Besenzon, Xavier Vera-Grunauer, Sara Amoroso. Get $350 off your new Alchemy bike with code VITAL500. Scotts latest, forward-looking Spark launched in 2017, and the Swiss-designed rig is still on-trend and every bit a modern mountain bike three model years later. Please note that this is a custom setup that is not generally recommended. While you may think the seat post puts the seat halfway to the moon its actually a standard 400 mm in length. Free shipping and free 100-day returns on all U.S. orders. With FEA software, we can simulate different forces on a virtual model of the frame and adjust the frame construction accordingly. While tight and supportive-feeling, the Fox Nude shock lets the bike float over bigger bumps so fluidly that its easy to wonder if the engineers got their sums wrong and theres more rear bounce than the claimed 120mm. / Lockout / 130mm travel, FOX NUDE 5 EVOL Trunnion SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj. As mentioned earlier the bike needed good tires and the choice fell on the trusty Schwalbe Racing Ray and Racing Ralph combo in 2.25 width. Additionally, the shock is fully protected from any foreign elements. At least if you want it to actually ride well, and to me theres no point otherwise. 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. Theyre minimalistic to the extreme and to see paint on one is not something you can expect. Occasional race bike? Free ground shipping and free returns on orders of $50 or more (continental U.S. only). Along with the carbon design and production method, part of the low weight is thanks to the very trick titanium hardware. Free ground shipping on orders over $50 (U.S. only). All we know is that this is one hell of a mountain bike.FRAME: Spark Carbon HMF Mainframe with Alloy 6011 SwingarmIntegrated Suspension TechnologyFlex Pivot / Adjustable head angleSyncros Cable Integration SystemBB92 / UDH Interface / 12x148mm with 55mm ChainlineFORK: FOX 34 Float Rhythm Air Grip 33-Modes / Kabolt 15x110mm axle / tapered steerer44mm offset / Reb. Fibre reinforcement is considered a good alternative for improving the geotechnical properties of soil. Free standard shipping on orders over $49. The Journal adopts continuous publication of papers with 4 issues per year in printed (ISSN 1980-9743) and electronic (ISSN-e 2675-5475) version. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. There are plenty more builds to come, so feel free to keep up with them all via my Instagram. The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. Using a flex pivot in the seat stay is an ideal solution for bikes in this travel range. Cable housing can also be a hidden weight saver, and here I use a version with an aluminum core instead of steel. Mick is also a talented photographer, taking images for BikeRadar and MBUK magazine among others. Its a Schmolke TLO in 80 mm and its box section design helps the stiffness to weight ratio. The cost to weight saving ratio is probably even worse than you can imagine, but it does save a few grams. Drivetrain THM is not yet a common sight on mountain bikes, but the company, which was founded in 1996, is quite legendary in the road bike world especially for their state of the art carbon cranksets. For example, using a BikeYoke Divine SL dropper would put it at around 8.4 kg or 18.52 lbs. While 12-speed is quite standard these days and is of course a nice thing, 11-speed still works great and is obviously a bit lighter. Trickstuff Piccola has been the lightest brakes on the market for several years now while still delivering a surprising amount of stopping power. |, Clean-cut and well-detailed frame with good mud clearance; outstanding pedalling efficiency when climbing out of the saddle; controlled suspension, TwinLoc system adds extra cables to a busy cockpit; Syncros wheels feel soft when leant over, Best mountain bike: how to choose the right one for you, HMF carbon fibre mainframe, alloy rear end, 120mm (4.7in) travel, Fox 34 Float Rhythm, 120mm (4.7in) travel, w/ TwinLoc remote.