- Scott Spark DC 10
- S
- Stack 600.4, Reach 430
- Specialized Epic 9
- S
- Stack 594, Reach 420
Stack: 6.4 mm lower
Reach: 10 mm shorter
Scott Spark DC 10 vs Specialized Epic 9: which bike is right for you?
Compare ride character, intended rider, geometry, and fit. Add your measurements to see which bike suits you better and which size to choose on each.
Fit verdict: the frame positions differ enough to matter. Compare the geometry below, then use your measurements to identify the safer size and setup.
In one look
Scott Spark DC 10: cross-country geometry. Specialized Epic 9: cross-country geometry.
- The frame front of Scott Spark DC 10 is slightly higher, by about 5 mm. That difference alone does not settle your position.
- The frame front of Specialized Epic 9 is about 10 mm shorter. Handlebar position also depends on the stem and spacers.
These two split on internal frame storage; the sourced values are below. What each difference means for your size, your setup and the riding you describe is in the full comparison.
- Scott Spark DC 10
- Syncros Save the Day IS-M100
- Specialized Epic 9
- SWAT Box 2.0
In-frame storage means tools and a tube ride inside the bike instead of in your jersey or a saddle bag, and it changes what you carry on every ride.
- Price
Scott Spark DC 10 is the dearer of the two, going by the cheapest build you can buy of each; Specialized Epic 9 starts lower.
Subjective findings from independent tests on stock or near-stock builds. Tyres, pressure and size change how a frame feels.
We compare differences at frame and model level. Components, current price, and availability depend on the exact build and seller.
What do you need from this comparison?
Start with the decision you are making. We will ask only for the details needed to answer it.
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What are you trying to understand?
Your answer decides which questions follow and what the result focuses on.
Fit and size differences
Geometry can separate these bikes: matched sizes create a meaningfully different position.
Typical difference across matched sizes: frame front height 5 mm, forward length 10 mm.
For a personal answer, the fit-and-size path uses your measurements to show only the relevant frame sizes. The full chart remains available as a reference.
View geometry for every size
How do Scott Spark DC 10 and Specialized Epic 9 sizes compare?
See the closest size matches and the differences in stack, reach, and riding position.
- Scott Spark DC 10
- M
- Stack 609.4, Reach 460
- Specialized Epic 9
- M
- Stack 604, Reach 450
Stack: 5.4 mm lower
Reach: 10 mm shorter
- Scott Spark DC 10
- L
- Stack 623, Reach 490
- Specialized Epic 9
- L
- Stack 618, Reach 480
Stack: 5 mm lower
Reach: 10 mm shorter
- Scott Spark DC 10
- XL
- Stack 636.6, Reach 520
- Specialized Epic 9
- XL
- Stack 645, Reach 505
Stack: 8.4 mm taller
Reach: 15 mm shorter
The same size label can create a different position on each frame. Stack and reach are one part of the decision; the personalized comparison connects them to your body and each bike’s ride character.
FAQ
- Can the same rider take different sizes on these two bikes?
- Yes. Frame labels are not standardized, so the same rider may need different sizes. This comparison deliberately avoids a generic matched-size answer and hands your measurements to Bike Fit instead.
- Which frame has the higher front: Scott Spark DC 10 or Specialized Epic 9?
- The frame front of Scott Spark DC 10 is slightly higher, by about 5 mm. That difference alone does not settle your position.
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