The Scott Spark 950 2015 mountain bike is designed for fast cross country rides & technical trails. The geometry & travel on the 6061 aluminium frame are designed for speed on the trails. Fly faster around trails & conquer singletrack with a fast, responsive frame. The list of components on this bike are also as competitive as the price, featuring 100mm Fox Float forks, hydraulic Shimano disc brakes, Shimano XT rear mech & Hollowtech cranks. First the 6061 aluminium frame at the heart of this bike is both lightweight & responsive. With a light frame, & a short travel rear suspension unit, this bike will keep you firmly planted on technical trails & allow you to corner faster & beat your friends out of the woods. The Shimano gearing which features an XT rear mech & various Deore components offers a powerful balance of responsive shifting performance & long term durability. The XT rear mech will shift effortlessly even under strain & the 10 speed rear mech will provide enough gears for any hill or long day of riding. The gearing on this bike is also designed for long term durability & quality. The 100mm Fox Float forks will help to keep your front end planted on the trail. With a responsive rebound, these forks will keep up easily with bumpy terrain & provide you with a more planted, controlled & comfortable ride. Shimano M506 hydraulic disc brakes provide great stopping power so you will be able to ride faster & more confidently into corners & down steep descents knowing that you will be able to stop quickly when required. This is particularly beneficial in tight, technical situations where you have changing terrains & gradients. Finally this bike features 29 wheels for enhanced rolling performance & efficiency. The larger wheels provide more turning power for each pedal stroke & will allow you to ride further & faster, making sure that each pedal stroke counts. The larger wheels also roll more easily over rough terrain & make bumpy tracks easy to conquer.