{"id":33881,"date":"2022-02-23T19:30:33","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T18:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=665372"},"modified":"2022-02-23T19:49:30","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T18:49:30","slug":"its-new-bike-day-for-nino-schurter-with-this-rainbow-infused-scott-spark-rc-for-2022","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/its-new-bike-day-for-nino-schurter-with-this-rainbow-infused-scott-spark-rc-for-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s new bike day for Nino Schurter\u00a0with this rainbow-infused Scott Spark RC for 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 23 February 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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This is Swiss cross-country legend Nino Schurter\u2019s new Scott Spark RC<\/a> for 2022.<\/p>\n

The nine-time world champion, who rides for the Scott-SRAM MTB Racing team, earned his most recent rainbow jersey in Val di Sole, Italy, in August.<\/p>\n

Working in collaboration with Scott, Schurter\u2019s 2022 Spark RC references all of his past world titles from 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021.<\/p>\n

\u201cEarning myself the rainbow [jersey] for the ninth time still feels like a dream,\u201d says Schurter.<\/p>\n

\u201cPicking my favourite one is impossible though, as each one holds many special memories. I\u2019m really stoked that all of these titles found their way onto my new special edition Spark, so there is absolutely no need to choose a favourite at all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Will the Swiss rider be able to achieve a 10th title this year aboard this decked-out machine? Let\u2019s take a closer look at Schurter\u2019s bike ahead of the 2022 cross-county racing<\/a> season.<\/p>\n

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Nino Schurter\u2019s World Champ Scott Spark 900 RC.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Scott Sports<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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An integrated and aggressive front end for the XC superstar.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Scott Sports <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The frame features graphics celebrating each of his title world wins.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Scott Sports<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> \n

A frame fit for a cross-country king<\/h2>\n
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The shock is hidden inside the frame.<\/span><\/figcaption> Scott Sports<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The latest version of the Scott Spark RC is easily identified by its hidden, integrated rear suspension<\/a> design.<\/p>\n

Scott acquired fellow Swiss neighbours Bold Cycles in 2019 and the move has led to the brand incorporating some of Bold\u2019s design features, most notably the internal shock layout.<\/p>\n

The new Spark also shows just how far cross-country bikes have evolved<\/a> over the past decade, combining elements of the best XC bikes<\/a> with a pinch of downcountry<\/a>.<\/p>\n