Voodoo Hoodoo Vs Genesis Core 100

Woodlanddave
Woodlanddave Posts: 2
edited November 2012 in MTB buying advice
Hi Y'all,

I'm thinking on returning to the MTB world and within my budget/local dealers i have i have been looking/deliberating between the two above mentioned bikes. Any advice/thoughts on which is the better spec / equipment frame would be most appreciated. Mostly i'm gonna be keeping to trails, easier runs, bridleways on the South Downs etc nothing too hardcore atm...

Specs as follows;

Voodoo Hoodoo -

Approximate Weight (KG): 14.1kg
Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc
Chainset: Shimano FC-M430
Fork Lock-out : Yes
Fork travel: 120mm
Forks: 120mm Suntour Raidon X1 air suspension fork with remote lockout
Frame Colour: Satin Red
Frame Material: Alloy
Frame Size: 19-20
Frame-: Lightweight 7005 aluminium
Front Brake: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic disc 180mm rotor
Front Mech: Shimano Alivio FD-M430
Gear Shifters: Shimano Alivio SL-M430 27spd
Gender: Mens
Handle Bars: Riser 31.8mm
Headset: 1 1/8 Aheadset
Hubs: Formula 32 hole Q/R disc hub
Number of Gears: 27
Rear Brake: Tektro Gemini Hydraulic disc 180mm rotor
Rear Mech: Shimano Alivio RD-M430
Rims: Double wall black 32 hole disc rim
Saddle: VL-3165
Seatpost: 400mm alloy 27.2
Suspension: Front
Tyre size: 2.25"
Tyres: Maxxis Ardent 26 x 2.25
Wheel Size: 26"
Exact Frame Size: 20"

Genesis Core 100 -

Frame and Fork
Frame6061 AluminiumForkSuntour SF13-XCM-LO 100mmHeadsetFSA TH-857 1-1/8" AheadsetColourGloss OrangeWeightn/aSizes14, 16, 17.5, 19, 20.5"

Transmission
ShiftersShimano Acera SL-M390 Rapfire Plus Rear DerailleurShimano Acera RD-M390 9spFront DerailleurShimano Acera FD-M390ChainsetSR Suntour XCM 44/32/22TBottom BracketSR Suntour BB10-SQS-113mm ChainShimano CN-HG53FreewheelShimano CS-HG20 9spd 11-32T

Wheels and Braking
HubsFormula DC-19/DC-25 6-Bolt DiscRimsAlex ACE-18 32HSpokesStainless Black w/ brass nipplesTyresContinental Mtn King II 2.2" (wire)BrakesShimano BR-M395 (160mm rotors)Brake LeversShimano BL-M395

Contact Zones
HandlebarsGenesis OS (31.8mm) 6061 Alloy (680 x 25mm)StemGenesis 3D Forged OS (31.8mm)GripsKratonSaddleMadison FluxSeatpostGenesis 6061 (27.2 x 400mm)PedalsVP-872 Flat

Cheers Dave ;o)

Comments

  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    The Voodoo - the fork is far, far better, and this will make the difference.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    With SS, no contest, the Voodoo fork is leagues ahead.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • badger kev
    badger kev Posts: 30
    Hi Dave just got my Hoodoo last week after reading loads of reviews on it got chance to get out at cannock on sunday and was very pleased with the bike the fork is really capable and the drivetrain performed faultlessy in the wet muddy conditions also had very good service from the Oswestry halfords store despite halfords reputation.All in all i have been very pleased with my choice and i,m sure there will be other Hoodoo owners on the forum who are also very pleased with there choice also if you do go for the Hoodoo join British cycling for £13.50 and you get 10% off any bike from halfords ,

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