With the new Spark, you can adjust the steering angle by 0.6 to be more relaxed or more aggressive. This can be done without cutting wires or having to bleed the brakes. You just need to dismantle the handlebar, rotate the headset cups 180 and reassemble them.

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An integrated damper system allows us to refine the suspension characteristics without sacrificing weight. Often, when dealing with bikes at this level, the concept of marginal gains becomes important.

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For optimal performance of a shock, power transfer must be as direct as possible. What we want to avoid is any inefficient directional movements: in other words, lateral movements (not parallel to the direction of travel) as the shock goes into compression.

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Having an integrated shock absorber allows us to improve this aspect in a variety of ways. First and foremost, the frame design around the shock area and with the trunnion mount can be much stiffer, reducing movement and offering more efficient power transfer. We can also fit much larger bearings into the seat tube fulcrum, further strengthening this area and reducing unnecessary movement. Our integrated suspension technology also helps us design frames with a lower shock placement that lowers the center of gravity. As a result, the bike has better handling and a more stable ride that conveys confidence to the end user.

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While these may seem like minor individual improvements, the sum of the results of their parts produces improved shock efficiency. Furthermore, the shock absorber is totally protected from any external element. Race in the rain? No problem, the shock absorber will continue to work at its best anyway. NUDE technology shocks have been used on SCOTT full suspension bikes for almost two decades. Working closely with our suspension partners, we continue to improve this technology to always give you the best possible support, whether you’re competing in the World Cup at the highest level, or out for a beautiful day in the mountains.