Scott, in collaboration with World Bicycle Aid, is giving freely a hand-painted Spark RC race bike. Effectively, really, these aren’t the one collaborators. Additionally engaged on the undertaking is South African artist Lionel Smit and the GOAT, Nino Schurter.
The bike is being raffled off, with Nino personally handing it to the winner.
One-of-a-Form Scott Spark RC
There’ll solely be two bikes, however every is exclusive. Scott supplied artist Lionel Smit with uncooked carbon Spark RC frames. Niono will hold one for his private assortment, and the opposite will go to the winner.
Scott emphasizes that these should not graphics or paint ideas. Somewhat, that is unique artwork–journey it or show it on a wall!
Lionel Smit is thought for his figurative portraits, work, and sculptures. Nonetheless, portray a mountain bike body is new for the artist.
“The bicycle itself is already an art work by itself. Portray onto one thing that already existed was an attention-grabbing idea. It adjustments the best way you see the item,” Smit mentioned.
And he isn’t fallacious. Together with the body, the elements Scott selected are a murals themselves. In different phrases, they didn’t skimp, and the winner will get a very spectacular race bike. Right here’s the construct:
Body: SCOTT Spark RC HMX, Dimension M
Fork: Rockshox Sid Final Flight Attendant, 120mm Journey, 44mm Offset
Rear Shock: Rockshox Sidluxe Flight Attendant 120mm Journey
Distant: Sram Axs Pod Final Controller
Handlebar: Syncros Fraser Ic Sl Wc / -40° / 80mm / 700mm
Seatpost: Rockshox Reverb Axs 31,6mm, 100mm
Saddle: Syncros Belcarra R 1.0
Grip: Syncros Silicone GR-M100 Grips
Rear Derailleur: Sram XX Sl Eagle Transmission
Shifter: Sram Axs Pod Final
Crank Set: Sram XX Sl Eagle Transmission Energy Meter, 170mm/ 36T Chainring
Chain: Sram XX Sl Eagle Transmission Flattop Chain
Cassette: Sram XX Sl Eagle Transmission / 10-52t
Brakes: Sram Motive Final
Wheels: Syncros Silverton SL
Tires: Maxxis Aspen 29×2.40wt Testpilot Exo/Tr
So, once more, journey it or hold it on the wall?
Nino Schurter and World Bicycle Aid
The World Bicycle Aid is a nonprofit offering bicycles to rural, low-income communities. This helps folks in communities overcome one of many biggest challenges they face: distance. Healthcare, training, financial alternatives, and different life necessities are merely extra accessible by bike in lots of of those communities.
Each Scott and Nino have been long-time companions with the group. In 2026, World Bicycle Aid is ready to achieve 1,000,000 donated bikes. And, their bike of alternative is the sturdy, dual-chained Buffalo Bike.
“World Bicycle Aid is a corporation that’s actually near my coronary heart,” Nino mentioned. “They do nice issues with the assistance of bicycles. It’s really so cool to see what the bicycle can change in rural areas. For those who get entry to a motorbike, how the life can change of these households or this particular person…”
Every entry helps the World Bicycle Aid and will get you nearer to successful the bike. As of penning this, there are three months left till the winner is introduced. Head to viprize.org for the main points and to enter.
