Dangerholm is back with another Spark RC masterpiece\u2014this time built around Scott\u2019s 5th\u2011generation frame. That\u2019s a platform he\u2019s been refining for a decade. What started with the world\u2019s lightest 29er has evolved into his most complete XC bike yet: an 8.99kg Spark RC SL tuned for speed, durability, and elegance.<\/p>\n
The new Spark frame<\/a> is already a standout\u2014light, fast, cleverly designed, and surprisingly user\u2011friendly\u2014but Dangerholm\u2019s treatment pushes it into art-bike territory. He polished the raw carbon to a mirror finish (five days of scraping, sanding, and machine polishing), skipped the internal storage and cable\u2011octopus routing to save grams, and leaned into the frame\u2019s sleek silhouette.<\/p>\n Dangerholm\u2019s theme this round wasn\u2019t \u201clightest possible\u201d\u2014it was the perfect XC bike. That meant choosing durability over gram-counting when it mattered. This honors Scott\u2019s user-friendly design, and while keeping the aesthetic clean, raw, and unmistakably Dangerholm<\/a>.<\/p>\n The result: a bike that\u2019s not just fast, not just light, but cohesive. Every part contributes to the ride feel, the look, or the reliability. Nothing is gratuitous. Nothing is sloppy. It\u2019s a masterclass in modern XC tuning.<\/p>\n \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n We’re riding townies<\/a>, adventure<\/a>, and mountain bikes<\/a>. Find recommendations on our store page<\/a>. As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"Scott](\"https:\/\/www.bikehugger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/DANGERHOLM-SPARK-RC-SL-SCOTT-BIKE-PHOTO-BY-GUSTAV-GULLHOLM-H-5-Ef19ab-Large.jpeg\")
What Makes This Build Special<\/h3>\n
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The Build Philosophy<\/h3>\n