Just bought a Voodoo Bizango - Questions and opinions

jjl5590

Hey guys,

I just purchased a Voodoo Bizango for the grand sum of £600. I'm liking the bike but have a few questions so maybe some current owners can help

1) The right shift-down lever does not always return to its correct central position; sometimes it sticks. Is there a fix for this?

2) There is no middle-ground with the fork lockout; it's either on or off. Is this normal?

3) Is there a chainring guard/bashring that I can fit to the bike?

4) Is there a known mod to cover the two front exposed cables that run down the front of the down tube?

5) There are no posts to mount a front mudguard; does anyone know of a good mudguard for it?

6) I would like to buy some aftermarket tires for it. I know they need to be 29er but is there a minimum thickness? Specs say the current tires are 29x2.25 tyre w/ Wire Bead. Do I have to get the same?



Many thanks for any and all help given!

The Rookie

1/ Yes, a little WD40 works wonders
2/ As it should be
3/ Yes, do you want a bashguard or a trouser guard? The former will lose you the outer ring, the latter won't but wont take a 'bash' on the ground as well.
4/ No and no need to at all, leave well alone
5/ Do you want a downtube crudcatcher or a mudguard on the fork like a motorbike, the latter looks stupid and creates mud packing issues but a small fender bender or similar can be attached to the fork arch.
6/ By the right width tyres for the riding you do (surface and style of riding) which are.....?

jjl5590

Thanks for the reply

3) I was looking more for a trouser guard.

5) I've already got a Mucky Nutz fender so was looking for a proper big mudguard.

6) I'm using my bike for commuting at the moment. Do you think a 1.75 width tire would fit? Any of these?

http://nextdaytyres.co.uk/details.aspx/ ... MTB-29/542

http://nextdaytyres.co.uk/details.aspx/ ... TB-29/1791

http://nextdaytyres.co.uk/details.aspx/ ... MTB-29/236

http://nextdaytyres.co.uk/details.aspx/ ... MTB-29/392


Thanks

rockmonkeysc

1.75" will be fine on your bike.
A big mudguard doesn't really do any more than a mucky nuts fender. You will get a lot less spray off slicks anyway.
Go for the cheapest slicks, expensive ones dont do the job any better.

penguin_of_death

Regarding the shifter, try loosening the bolt that holds it in place and rotating it round the bar a degree - many of the Voodoos seem to come out of the factory with the brake levers and shifters pressed right up against each other to the point that they can cause sticking

friedpizzainbatter

I've got a Bizango as well, had it a few weeks now. Really pleased with it.
1 haven't had any problems with the shifters they work well on mine. I would take it back and get the shop to fix it as they shouldn't be sticking like that.
2. If you want it a little stiffer without locking it try adding some more pressure. You can get Fox forks with a middle 'trail' setting. My fs has one of these. Never used it yet.
6. You should get the original tyres on it and give it a shot on a trail. It's great fun.

buddy_club

Ive had a bizango for a year, and i love it - no problems with the gears eithert, although both gear indicator displays are busted (down to my poor reassembly i think rather than any fault of the bike).