Pro Bike Check: Aaron Snyder of Scott MTB Team

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I have been racing against Aaron Snyder since my first ‘real’ mountain bike race back in 2003 when we were both juniors. Since then, I have progressed steadily, while Aaron progressed astronomically and is now racing World Cup events!

I got a chance to catch up with him earlier this year and put together a little bike check so you can see what Aaron is riding these days as a professional mountain bike racer.

Pro Bike Check: Aaron Snyder’s Scott Spark RC

Aaron Snyder, racing for Scott Bicycles, has a great full-suspension mountain bike at his disposal. Here are the details:

Frame: Scott Spark RC w/ integrated seatmast (L)

Fork: Fox 32RLC

Shock: Scott Nude w/ remote lockout

Wheels: DT Swiss 240 hubs laced to Stan’s Olympic ZTR rims

Tires (as pictured): Maxxis Monorail (rear) and Maxxis Crossmark (front)

Crank: Shimano XTR w/ only two rings, 34/44

BB: Chris King MTB

Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace braze on with K-Edge Chain Watcher

Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR

Shifters: Shimano XTR

Brakes: Shimano XTR, 160mm Front, 140mm Rear. Hope Floating rotors.

Chain: SRAM PC991 Hollowpin

Cassette: Shimano XT 11-34

Pedals: Crankbrothers Candy 4Ti

Handlebar: FSA Carbon Flat Bar

Stem: Ritchey 4-Axis, 110mm

Grips: Ergon GX2 Mag

Saddle: Selle Italia SLR

Detailed Pictures of Aaron’s Bike

Let’s look at some pictures of all these components…

The rear shock on the Scott Spark frame.

Here is the handlebar-mounted lockout for the rear shock.

The Scott Spark has an integrated seatmast.

Aaron perches upon this rock solid Selle Italia saddle.

Aaron also runs a PowerTap rear hub when he needs to collect power data.

Check out the sweet gold Chris King BB, mated to the XTR cranks.

Some well-worn Ergon grips.

The very cool K-Edge chain watcher.

I must say, that’s a great mod for any bike where you can install a braze-on style front derailleur.

Another look at the K-Edge.

Related links:

Aaron’s blog

Scott Bikes (Scott Spark RC page)