Complete upgrade of my Scott Spark RC SL: Ultralight XC setup

[@TwistedWheels]

USE discount code TW-WHEELS for a 10% off on all www.lightbicycle.com wheels and 5% off on all rims! Use code TWISTED-WHEELS for 100 USD off any www.farsports.com wheels! Use code TWISTED-BAR FOR 50 USD off the Farsports handlebar!

[@datdudeinred]

How on earth do you only have less than 3k subs bro? That transition to trail and every editing trick was exceptional.❤️🙌

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks mate, I hope this will change soon :)

[@grantmartin829]

Love the video especially all of the weight savings popping up on screen. I would never have thought to change grips and jockey wheels to save weight. I guess I’m not a proper weight weenie! Loving the energy all the way through and the cool trails at the end 🙌

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks, Grant! Jockey wheels look cool too, so it’s not just about weight :)

[@vongdong10]

It's actually nuts that you can make a dual suspension mountain bike weigh as low as an aero road bike

[@simon.voggeneder]

Brilliant build! Your fully is now lighter than my carbon road bike 😄 The tanwall Schwalbes really pop, I love them on a lot of bikes.

[@TwistedWheels]

Haha thanks! Schwalbes do pop up, but I also liked brutal black tyres in the previous version. Thinking of trying Vittoria with grey side walls to try all options :)

[@hampuslinden4056]

This channel is going to blow up big in the near future! Keep it going!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks mate! I really hope so 👊🏼

[@tuckerbeddiges]

Those tan wall tires make the bike look so classy!

[@ivork2373]

This is the video I've been waiting for! Truly a genius with bikes and nothing seems impossible for you. I completely enjoyed this one. I thought my Scotts Scale RC900 is the lightest but not after seeing what you did to the Spark! Love it and keep those great contents coming!

[@TwistedWheels]

Appreciate the feedback, Ivor 👊🏼

[@jeffbrunton3291]

My daughter raced on Furious Fred’s when it was dry, still have them, superlight and OK in easy conditions. She weighed 40kg back then, so it was important to keep her bike light. I’ll put them on my Epic to drop the weight.

[@TwistedWheels]

Yes, they are fine for certain conditions and light riders. I also keep them, but thinking more of a gravel bike use.

[@Paganiproductions84]

i have done this also with my 29er xc hardtail from 13 kg stock to 11.6 kg not bad for Orbea Alma whit a Alu frame

[@dannyboyblue1111]

The editing just gets better every time! Great work!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!

[@lanceoa]

Great build!! (Fellow WW at heart here!)

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks mate!

[@GiorgioCoppolaCycling]

pretty good weight saving but most importantly the bike looks incredible 🔥

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! That’s always the target. Make bike light, but don’t forget about the looks 😁

[@panalv.-creativity8813]

The editing skills and the camera is so lit!🔥

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks!)

[@CVHSAlumni]

I would pay a large sum of money for this bike! Awesome job.

[@jacuist3339]

Hola , the bike is super cool. I own a 970 but my style is also more like down country… please share with us your ideas for a down country spark. Cool video !

[@clintonliem7561]

Lovely bike. Great job.

[@marioalexandre7410]

Man, the quality of the content is way too high. Só glad i fundo your channel. Greetings from Brasil.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks, Mario! Glad that you liked it :)

[@TwistedWheels]

Looking at the number of subscribers, I think it is also the main problem of my channel 😂

[@marioalexandre7410]

@@TwistedWheelsfor real, the video is at least as good as gmbn and others. If you keep doing what you do it William grow. Maybe make more vídeos smaller, tô keep steady content?

[@TwistedWheels]

@@marioalexandre7410 thanks for the feedback. I could have split this video into at least 5, I think, like other youtubers do on their channels. Maybe this is the right approach to grow the channel, but it just doesn’t work for me 😭

[@marioalexandre7410]

@@TwistedWheels yeah, for sure you could split. The fact that you dont makes me respect you even more. However it makes harder to grow The channel.

[@sashalysenkov]

Что-то невероятное. Я бы и не думал, что такое возможно с подвесом!

[@TwistedWheels]

Я бы и сам не думал ещё год назад 😄

[@АлександрС-ж8щ]

I like your videos. Good job. Hope you have more subscribers.

[@Louis-nh6st]

I think a set of brakeforce h2o brakes would have beendet really nice. I have them and I really have to say that I love them really much.

[@ErichVonCartmann]

Awesome! Love the no expense build.. Amazing you got it to under 20lbs. Bike also looks amazing. SUBSCRIBED!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks Erich and welcome to the channel! You’ll be surprised, but I tried to keep expenses relatively low. As I have to pay for all parts myself, I found some good deals on Ebay and other platforms. It makes the process much more fun :)

[@ErichVonCartmann]

@@TwistedWheels , hahahah! to me you are NOT keeping expenses low when you are replacing a $400 cassette to save only about 40 grams. HAHAHAHA. Either way, I am going to watch the rest of your videos sometimes later this week. I am happy I found your channel, and the only reason I found it is because I was doing a search for "SCOTT Spark RC 900 SL".

[@TwistedWheels]

That’s exactly what I’m saying. I replaced a $400 cassette with a cheaper one and also more expensive DT wheels with lighter LB wheels. After selling the replaced parts I’ll have profit haha

[@ErichVonCartmann]

@@TwistedWheels , HAHAHAHA!

[@evse.bike.andorra]

Pleasure to see it! I like your selfie stick. Hope it’s not heavy neither). Do you use microphone? Sound of wheels on stairs is very nice. Btw, do you think the grips might be good for trial? How thick are they?

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks, bro 👊🏼 I did have a microphone on me while riding :) Grips have enough thickness, but not enough density for trials in my view, but no one stops you from trying. They are €15 so not too expensive, especially taking into account 30g saving comparing to trialtech foam grips

[@SuperBetoarroyo]

OMG!!!!!! GREAT JOB I LOVE SPARKYS

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks, Alberto!

[@Zzzzephyr]

Nice video. Where did you get the lighter garmin syncros mount? I can't find it anywhere. Thank you

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks. They previously sent those plastic mounts with the handlebars. They now have adjustable metal one that is heavier and that you need to buy separately...

[@michaelgravlund9194]

You have a great taste 🤟🏼... fantastic set up

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks mate 👊🏼

[@RanchoLaEscondida]

New subscriber here!! Excellent quality videos!! I’m currently building an ultralight cross country full suspension MTB and this video is amazing!! I would like to know what foam grips you are using? I currently have ESI foam grips and they are like 80 grams, yours were super light.

[@tylerdesrosiers]

I just bought this frame set and I am doing a similar build inspired by you!

[@TwistedWheels]

Woohoo! Good luck with your project!

[@ikkeikke4419]

Love the video and did some upgrades to my spark. What is the angle for the handdlebar, -8 or -17° ? Grtzzzz

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks. It’s minus 8

[@3goalex]

Very fun video, I enjoyed watching. Thanks.

[@vadlme]

Неплохо бы писать как вместе с граммами улетали деньги 😉 или в конце ролика указывать стоимость апгрейда 👍

[@TwistedWheels]

Тут сложно оценить, так как многое покупал не новым или с хорошими скидками. Плюс продал почти всё что снял, так что по деньгам не особо-то и потерял. Колеса ДТ были дорогие.

[@tomgraham-tritoultra3504]

Love this build. Probably watched the video over 100 times. 🔥 🤙

[@jcmatos742]

Very entertaining and informative, thanks for sharing!

[@TwistedWheels]

You are more than welcome. Glad you liked it

[@stinkybeam]

I have a SCOTT SPARK WC, whole bike is 8.7KG, with 300grams flat pedal. The secrets are Extralite and Darimo. If I was you, I will choose Darimo Stem(80g), handlebar(100g) and Seatpost(90g), and Extralite hub(240g front and rear) . Your bike can easily 200g lighter oh, yeah, Replace your fork with Rockshox SID SL Ultimate, another 200g gone!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks for the suggestions. That would drive the cost up significantly! Most of the parts in the video I found good deals on. Moreover, I really like how the Syncros handlebars look and match the style of the rest of the bike. For my F-Si project I already have the extralite stem and Bjorn seatpost, saddle and handlebars. They are a bit more heavy than Darimo, but also have higher weight limit 👌🏼

[@mwinner101]

Great video. That bike is amazing.

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@DilbertMuc]

Your video made me look for a scale and weigh my old fully bike. I am devastated: 14.8kg...holy sh*t !!! Is that a frame made of lead? :O Your's is lighter than my road bike.

[@TwistedWheels]

Haha, yes this bike is light. Frame is 1800g including the rear shock - which is the lightest XC frame on the market :)

[@Fastermtb]

What is the brand of the cassette you used. I couldn't understand on the vid. Thanks

[@TrimaranSpiritXL]

Great videos and awesome quality!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks! :)

[@joemendozaCAN]

Make more videos on XC Bikes. Can you review SC Blur?

[@TwistedWheels]

If you send it to me 😃

[@cz287cj]

u can reduce the weight further by drilling holes into the frame.

[@troycarpenter3675]

Lol!

[@cendricwerleman3443]

Where can i find the garmin mount that he have

[@phianimation]

Great job 👏

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks mate

[@ob1fizkawa]

Dream life 😍

[@JoshMcGehee]

I'll take those brakes. I like black levers and silver calipers. But also, where do you get those decals? 🤩

[@TwistedWheels]

The brakes have been long gone and I regret selling them as they are no longer produced :( For the decals - watch this video :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4GlhZunrNmeoKM

[@vovantus926]

amazing video!

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks, buddy 👊🏼

[@RADkate]

just wondering how did the foamgrips hold up are they any durable ?

[@YourOwnAdventure]

How do you feel about the Fox 100 SC? I'm in the position where I can save about half the cost of the new 120 SC for my spark build... I know you like jibbing. Do you feel this fork hinders your trail rides?

[@TwistedWheels]

I wouldn’t say it hinders my trail rides, but if weight is not your key priority, then I’d go for 120 SC, especially at half price.

[@TwistedWheels]

I’m actually in the process of making a video where I’m converting my Spark to a downcountry bike with 120 SC, dropper and 2.35” tyres :)

[@YourOwnAdventure]

@@TwistedWheels Right on brother. Thanks for the input. I actually meant the 32sc being about half the cost of the 34c. I'm actually thinking now i'll go with the Reba but maybe the 34 stanchions provide that little extra stiffness for $200. When do you think your video will be up?

[@TwistedWheels]

@@YourOwnAdventure hoping in the next week or so

[@garybrown9719]

I loved the video why not make your bike as light as possible when you are 58 every oz. Counts we use Ounces in usa a thsnks to Ronald Reagon

[@davekelly8168]

Great video…

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks 👍🏼

[@Zaiedabdullah]

Hello bro I’m asking u what is propose to select just I want get your experience I have new rims 25 mm DT I won’t put sechwlbe tander burd 2.1 and 2.25 or will do it same u my bike marlin 7 corss country I hope to reply As Soon as possible 🙏🙏

[@skryukov1]

👍👍👍

[@Control0305]

What brand / model is the lightweight Garmin mount that works with synchros cockpit ?

[@TwistedWheels]

Syncros. Don’t think they make plastic ones anymore. I believe they now make metal with adjustable angle

[@DEXVD]

Could you show a link to those rotors, can't find them on Hope's page.

[@TwistedWheels]

Hi, this is the older version of the rotors, so they are not selling those anymore unfortunately

[@macdaddy1617]

what was the total cost??? OUCH I bet!

[@TwistedWheels]

It wasn’t cheap, I must admit. But I bought most of the parts either used or with some good discounts. Also the DT Swiss wheels that I removed cost a fortune so they helped offset a big chunk of the costs.

[@nicholaslowe8052]

Where is your ratchet t bar from?!

[@TwistedWheels]

Silca

[@jonienglish3231]

my MAGURA MT2 - Plastic LEVERS were Even Lighter 200 Grams !!!!!!!! Even Cheaper $ 150 CAD for the Pair !!!!!!!!

[@imrrad.81235]

If u don't mind..What is stem angle?

[@TwistedWheels]

I think it’s minus 8 or something

[@georgepyrpiris7857]

Beautiful build, bravo! What size brake rotors are they?

[@TwistedWheels]

Thanks George, these are 160mm

[@georgepyrpiris7857]

How about thru axels, did you find any from J&L?

[@TwistedWheels]

@@georgepyrpiris7857 the front axle is the original Fox that came with the fork. The rear axle is RaceLite

[@kuzne4ik1979]

-1 kg the cost?

[@matteoalani]

Yeah, it would be interesting to see the ratio between money spent and weight saved... I guess it wasn't worth it Nice video though, you are doing what every cyclist secretly dreams about😅

[@jeremykoslow9381]

how and why did a sponsored link on FACEBOOK bring me to this video???

[@TwistedWheels]

Magic!!!

[@jeremykoslow9381]

@@TwistedWheels well I enjoyed it and subscribed! Cool build!

[@TwistedWheels]

Glad that you liked it, Jeremy 👍🏼

[@davidsosa4830]

Hi mates , what would be the first upgrade for my Spark Rc 900 Comp 900?, right now its 13kg.

[@TwistedWheels]

Hi, if the budget allows, buy good light wheels

[@davidsosa4830]

@@TwistedWheels was thinking to buy the Crest MK3

[@sumahan5859]

Its fork lighter than SID?

[@TwistedWheels]

I don’t think so, but I haven’t compared to 2021 models.

[@emanuelegiulio]

i have racing ralph, but isn't light, i think it' s better with specialized fast track, you can save 200 grams

[@TwistedWheels]

How much do Fast track 2.25” weigh? I believe they are dry weather only tyres?

[@TwistedWheels]

I’ve just checked and Fast Trak in 2.3 weighs 640g (according to Specialized), so it is heavier than Ralph/Ray tyres that I have.

[@ManuelMartinez09]

@@TwistedWheels www.bike-components.de/es/Continental/Cubierta-plegable-Cross-King-RaceSport-29-Bernstein-Edition-p74490/ try these: 590g on my scale (570 by brand)

[@TwistedWheels]

@@ManuelMartinez09 thanks, but I ride tubeless and don’t want to go narrower than 2.25”

[@ManuelMartinez09]

@@TwistedWheels Fair enough, mine are very narrow (52mm) compared With Ardent Race 2.2 (56mm 720g), Vittoria Mezcal 2.25 (55mm 660g) or Fast Track 2.3 (57mm 680g). Those are my measures, all Tubeless on a 22mm rim

[@kaluginden]

What about sealant?

[@TwistedWheels]

What about it?

[@kaluginden]

@@TwistedWheels what is the weight?)

[@Corvin1991]

Somebody know what decals he has on the fork?

[@TwistedWheels]

I’ll wait for somebody to answer 😂

[@Corvin1991]

@@TwistedWheels i found out myself 🤓

[@Corvin1991]

@@TwistedWheels could you send me a pack? im paying. i just want the 3 and the 2 : )

[@TwistedWheels]

@@Corvin1991 email me and we’ll agree. Are you in the UK?

[@Corvin1991]

@@TwistedWheels i love the design, but it doesnt fit to the rest of my scott scale. But i really appreciate you offering to send it. i subscribed. Im from Germany. Cheers!

[@filipebimba]

Good job but 8.98kg is 2g below 9kg 😁

[@filipebimba]

My mistake. You're right it's 20g. 🙄🙄🙄🙂

[@garybrown9719]

Black

[@OZMDPrime]

U need Lauf fork

[@TwistedWheels]

I don’t :)

[@sheephills510]

Now it’s time to get a real mountain bike instead of a road bike with knobby tires. Honestly, the stair ride opener proves the nonsense handling of a “xc” wanna be trail bike. So sad how people have been fooled🙏🔑✌️

[@TwistedWheels]

This is a race-proved XC mountain bike, same as ridden at XC World Championships by top athletes, so not sure what you mean.

[@sheephills510]

@@TwistedWheels top athletes ride all kinds of things. My point is, a real mountain bike doesn’t need to be fixed every other ride. Very similar to big expensive lifted show trucks. Good luck🙏🔑✌️

[@TwistedWheels]

@@sheephills510 never had to fix it. And I ride it on some rough enduro trails too. If someone says that they need to fix their scott spark every ride then maybe they don’t know how to ride it or How to look after their bike 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sheephills510]

@@TwistedWheels that’s the point, thank you! Xc bikes have a maintenance learning curve to go with “light duty” integrity. Scott Ransom is my ride. I do like the 2022 Spark. More trail than frail. And your bike is nice dude!!! Great campground pit bike and to grandmas house. Preferably dry fire roads and hard pack gravel. Jk! Seriously, bikes beat bears😎 🙏🔑✌️

[@jeroenberger9064]

That saddle will NEVER be comfortable.

[@TwistedWheels]

Why? Have you tried it? I’ve just done 130km on it and it’s one of the most comfortable saddles that I’ve tried. The shape of the saddle is much more important than a padding. For padding you need proper bib shorts.