{"id":290017,"date":"2022-07-09T01:27:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T23:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=290017"},"modified":"2022-07-09T01:27:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T23:27:20","slug":"kate-courtneys-contessa-spark-rc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/kate-courtneys-contessa-spark-rc\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Courtney’s Contessa Spark RC"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 5th round of the 2022 World Cup Season is just around the corner and\u00a0<\/em> SCOTT-SRAM’s Kate Courtney has just received her all-new Contessa Spark RC World Cup bike featuring a very special Contessa design. Why in Lenzerheide you might ask? The famous Lenzerheide World Cup circuit\u00a0holds some\u00a0special memories\u00a0for Kate. It was 2018, when Kate Courtney rode to glory,\u00a0winning her 1st\u00a0World Champion title!\u00a0 Given that\u00a0special connection, it is the perfect moment for Kate to showcase the new Contessa Signature design.<\/p>\n

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The color ways featured in the New Contessa Signature Collection are attention grabbing. The unique color of the Contessa Spark RC, combines a metallic paint and raw carbon finish and her kit matches the strong colors carried by the Contessa Collection. We simply can’t wait to see this rocket-ship lining up at the starting line!<\/p>\n

Discover the all-new Contessa Spark RC and take a dive deep into the detailed spec of the bike below.<\/p>\n

Details<\/h3>\n

Frame:<\/strong>\u00a0SCOTT SPARK RC CARBON HMX SL CUSTOM
\nFork:<\/strong>\u00a0ROCKSHOX SID ULTIMATE RD3 AIR\/ BLACKBOX RACE DAY DAMPER 3 MODE, 120MM TRAVEL
\nRear Shock:<\/strong>\u00a0ROCKSHOX NUDE 5 RLC3 TRUNNION
\nRemote:<\/strong>\u00a0SCOTT TWINLOC 2 TECHNOLOGY, 3 SUSPENSION MODES
\nHandlebar:<\/strong>\u00a0SYNCROS FRASER IC SL WC -20\u00b0 \/ 90MM \/ 680MM
\nSeatpost:<\/strong>\u00a0ROCKSHOX REVERB AXS 100MM, TITANIUM BOLTS
\nSaddle:<\/strong>\u00a0SYNCROS TOFINO V-CONCEPT SL CUT OUT
\nGrip:<\/strong>\u00a0SYNCROS PRO CLIP-ON GRIP
\nPedals:<\/strong>\u00a0HT COMPONENTS M2T
\nRear Derailleur:\u00a0<\/strong>SRAM XX1 EAGLE AXS\/ 12SPEED
\nShifter:<\/strong>\u00a0SRAM XX1 EAGLE AXS
\nCrank Set:<\/strong>\u00a0SRAM XX1 EAGLE DUB POWER METER, 170MM\/ 32T CHAINRING
\nChain:<\/strong>\u00a0SRAM XX1 EAGLE CHAIN
\nCassette:<\/strong>\u00a0SRAM XG-1299 EAGLE\/ 10-50T
\nBrakes:<\/strong>\u00a0SRAM LEVEL ULTIMATE
\nWheels:<\/strong>\u00a0SYNCROS SILVERTON SL2-30MM, 29″
\nTires:<\/strong>\u00a0MAXXIS REKON RACE 29×2.40WT 170TPI EXO<\/p>\n

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“It’s safe to say that I’ve had a lot of success in recent years with the Spark. From the first moment I stepped on this new version, I knew that I have every chance to continue that success for years to come. From the geometry to the integration, the all new Contessa Spark RC takes everything I loved about the previous version and makes it so much better.”<\/em><\/p>\n

– Kate Courtney<\/strong><\/p>\n

“This bike performs incredibly well on the Lenzerheide track. With the twinlock suspension, I am able to lock out completely on the pavement climb, use traction mode for the rooty pedaling sections and, of course, get the full 120 mm of travel on the technical descents and jumps. Can\u2019t wait to race fast and have fun on the new bike this weekend!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Bike – SCOTT Contessa Spark RC<\/strong>
\nLast year the Spark was a revolution in the bike industry. This year we took the same high-end components, the integrated rear shock, the highest level of integration and all the features which make the SCOTT Contessa Spark RC a winning bike for the season.
\nThe Contessa bike is no\u00a0exception within\u00a0the Spark\u00a0family and is as strong as its counterparts. Featuring\u00a0our fully-integrated shock and\u00a0cables, 120mm travel fork, TwinLoc and super clean lines, the bike is truly a marvel of modern engineering.<\/p>\n

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For SCOTT-SRAM’s Kate Courtney the all-new Contessa Spark RC comes with a very special setup featuring RockShox SID Ultimate, SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS Drivetrain, the wider Syncros Silverton SL (30mm) carbon wheels, Fraser iC SL combo and even a lighter version of her Tofino saddle saving 50g.\u00a0Talking about a tricked out bike, this rig ticks all the boxes.<\/p>\n

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Photos: Remi Fabregue<\/p>\n

www.scott-sports.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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