Mountain Biking

Begbie · 7 Jan 2017 at 21:05

Looks quite handy. Rattle or anything when riding?

Westie · 7 Jan 2017 at 22:34

Been offfered this for 750 quid.. friend of a friend is a serious DHer and purchased new bike so selling his old..

Scott Voltage FR20 2012 Frame - adjustable travel 180-160mm (Size - Short)
Rockshox Domain forks with compression cartridge fitted (Medium spring) - 200mm travel
Rockshox Vivid R2C rearshock(300x3.00 spring)
Shimano Saint brakes (203mm rotors)
Saint rear mech / XTR shifter (9 speed)
Superstar bars (780mm 10mm rise)
Superstar Nano pedals
Superstar DH-595 wheels/hubs
Superstar stem
Superstar seatpost
Superstar -2° angle headset
Superstar chainring (36 tooth)
Hussefelt Howitzer cranks
E13 chain device
Nukeproof lock-on grips
High roller 2 tyres
Selle Italia saddle

gonna have a look monday!

jimferno · 7 Jan 2017 at 22:50

Pricey for the age and spec IMO.

steve45 · 7 Jan 2017 at 22:57

The Voltage is a great little bike, i have the 2011 FR30 version.
Now as far as downhill bikes go, its not the most progressive in regards to Geo, it came a bit too early to benefit from the more modern push to long and low.
The wheelbase is a tad short and combined with slightly steeper H/A make for a more "lively" character, it wont have the same planted "i can plow through anything" kind of feel that you get with the current crop of DH sleds, but then the Voltage was never marketed as a full on DH bike, its a Freeride bike, its supposed to be fun and lively, and on that it fully delivers, the Voltage puts a huge smile on my face on every ride.

I took mine down a slightly different path, I already have a Gambler for a DH bike, so when i spotted one going for £450 i looked at it and thought with a dropper, wide range 1x drivetrain I could turn it into something i'd happily ride trails all day.
Yes its short in reach and wheelbase compared to recent "Enduro" machines but its a snappy and playful little machine and it dosnt climb half as bad as you would imagine.

jimferno said:
Pricey for the age and spec IMO.

i'd agree, with this though, i'd be looking at getting that price down to make it worthwhile.

{SAS}TB · 7 Jan 2017 at 23:01

Begbie said:
Looks quite handy. Rattle or anything when riding?

Out riding in the morning but seems solidly "in the middle" so dont envisage any clattering against the inside of the bars and seems solid enough not to rattle

although in the bars i doubt oud hear it anyway

MrKnifey · 8 Jan 2017 at 07:31

That Voltage looks like it weighs 8 ton!

dhill · 8 Jan 2017 at 11:56

{SAS}TB said:
Nice bike mate

Shouldn't the stand be holding the seat post?

Would this not put any undue stress on the dropper post though?

Went to Chicksands yesterday, for the first time in about 6/7 years. Was awesome to get back out on the trails again...rode the single track, 4x track, dual slalom and the pump track.

neil_g · 8 Jan 2017 at 12:09

dhill said:
Would this not put any undue stress on the dropper post though?

i figure it copes with 80 odd kilos of me sat on it, so hanging the 13 kilo bike from it would be fine.

obviously don't hang off the bike doing bolts up or hang it at odd angles (i tend to keep the post vertical).

steve45 · 8 Jan 2017 at 12:25

MrKnifey said:
That Voltage looks like it weighs 8 ton!

I reckon you could cut that weight in half by swapping out those forks, those wrought iron stanchions arnt the lightest...
Thats the next upgrade for mine, the domains whilst feel quite reasonable for a budget fork are heavy as ****.

hornetstinger · 8 Jan 2017 at 17:28

Any recommendations for MTB mudguards? I can get this one

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bik...-front-26in-27-5in-29in-mtb-mudguard-in-black

or can get this

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/mudguards/topeak-defender-mudguard-set-m1-xc11-29

steve45 · 8 Jan 2017 at 17:37

If it absolutely must be one of the above, the first one without a doubt, that second one is horrendous.

But if you are open to other suggestions, get yourself a Marshguard or Enduroguard
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/rapidracerproducts-enduroguard-mudguard/rp-prod143076
or
http://marshguard.com/product/original-marshguard-2/

Or you can save yourself some beer tokens and just accept the inevitable fact that you are going to get dirty!

hornetstinger · 8 Jan 2017 at 17:40

yeah those moto bike type mudguards seem like you'll hit them with your feet. Will order the first one.

Seen the mudhugger that looks good, slightly longer but not available from halfords.

neil_g · 8 Jan 2017 at 19:11

get a marshguard. it stops the worst which is about the best case scenario as you'll get muddy with or without.

Kelt · 8 Jan 2017 at 19:29

hornetstinger said:
yeah those moto bike type mudguards seem like you'll hit them with your feet. Will order the first one.

Seen the mudhugger that looks good, slightly longer but not available from halfords.

I like the Crud Catchers.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/mudguards/crud-twin-pack-mudguards

hornetstinger · 8 Jan 2017 at 19:37

These look well smart

http://www.rockguardz.com/mudguardz/mudguard-cg570-long.html#productViewTabs2

rhysduck · 8 Jan 2017 at 20:02

Mucky Nutz. Simples

https://www.muckynutz.com/

hornetstinger · 8 Jan 2017 at 20:11

too small and rubbish, used to full length guards on roadie.
Any rear guards that go past the bridge on the seat stay?

neil_g · 8 Jan 2017 at 20:33

anything bigger is just going to rattle around like a mofo off road.

Irish_Tom · 8 Jan 2017 at 22:47

Mucky Nutz on the front, Ass saver on the rear.

I also have a Mucky Nutz on the swing arm to protect the rear shock but that's not necessary if you have a hard tail.

Noakesy85 · 9 Jan 2017 at 07:29

Well after a week of trying to buy a Capra... The YT payment system refused to accept my credit card

So I popped out to my local Bike Shop and ended up buying a 2016 Cube Stereo 140 for the bargain price of £1600 (was £2300).

Not what i had my heart set on but its the best i could do at such short notice