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First Impressions of the 2022 Voodoo Bizango Budget-Friendly Hardtail Mountain Bike
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2024
- For 2022, Voodoo has a new flagship hardtail mountain bike, the Bizango. With a budget-friendly spec and revised geometry for more capable riding, Liam Mercer gets stuck in with his first ride impressions.
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The paint on the new models look a lot better than the bright colour schemes of previous models. Having an external bottom bracket instead of powerspline is a massive upgrade and a lot easier to get replacements, not to mention lighter too.
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Bought a Bizango in 2019. First mountain bike I ever had. Lovely to ride. I was going to buy the electric version recently but due to the 'range' opted for a Cube. Would have preferred a Bizango though. I would recommend the Bizango to anyone wanting a decent MTB at an entry level price.
Voodoo 29ers eat the distance, really great choices, and I'd recommend trying those before most people invest in an e-mtb.
I built one from an old 2012 Bizango frame using modern FSA hollowtech style crank, Magura brakes, Rock Shox Julie Silver forks, hand built myself wheels using Mavic Rims and Shimano hubs, Maxxis tyres, Shimano Zed 10 speed shifter, and knocked my usual lap time of a long run I do regularly from 1 hour 50 down to 1 hour 20, compared with similar smaller wheeled bikes I own.
Got the Horde recently and have really been enjoying it for my first venture into mountain biking. Such a different experience riding compared to the 20+ year old Raleigh I was using for family rides over the past few years!
Just ordered a horde myself, still using it mate how’s it treat you so far?
@The Game Breaker well, I'm a complete amateur mate, but I've personally really enjoyed it as a bike. It's been perfect for all the entry level stuff I'm doing and probably the only addition I would make if I had the money right now would be a dropper post for ease when going around routes/trails. Otherwise it's handled great.
I've recently brought a bizango I LOVE IT !!!! 😊
Been loving mine, upgrading it a bit but other then wheels a bit low cost the fitting and frame is the best i have found and way worth it
A got a voodoo Bantu a few year back Tire up grade and off you go 2y later still runs pretty good! Nice vid mate
Got mine ordered earlier today, included for a drop post. After two years of supply chain issues, cant wait to get this 😀
Great news! Good choice getting a dropper post organised too. Let us know what you think once you've gotten a couple of rides in!
@@offroadcc Love it. Love it. Great bike. Noted its my first MTB or hardtail but some craic. Like skiing but durtier.
Got a great deal with the 'trade-in' of my old green 2016 Bizango which was a good bike.....Bargain! First ride yesterday and its great. This latest model noticeably improved ..!!
It's a big difference, right? Glad you're enjoying it!
I was in Halfords 2 week ago window shopping on some bikes come across this n fell in love I recently have a focus 29r but I fell in love with voodo bizango will b buying it come end of march 🤩😍
Im in the Forest of Dean and just down the road from the cycle centre where you rode Verderers. I have 2 bizango's, the 2017 (yellow with twin chain ring 2 x 10) and the 2019 (orange 1 x 11). Both are really good bikes and the move to a single chain ring from 2019 was great. I personally could do with 10-51 cassette so will be looking to move one bike on and buy the Bizango Pro if I can actually get hold of one when released. What has been interesting is that despite constantly winning the sub £1k hard tail of the year every time a Bizango is released, they have also be listening to requests for wider cassette range and slightly wider handle bar and other small tweaks so both 2021 Bizango's should be great bikes
Just picked one up for my son for Xmas and now I want one !
Just ordered mine - buzzing!
I have one of these i cant put into words how amazing it is. I also have a whyte 905 which has been unridden since i got this
What year is your Whyte 905? I was thinking of getting the 2022 V4. If this bike is better i won't bother.
Dr. Sheldon Cooper's bike.
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Just ordered one
This is a great review, I’ve purchased one and pick it up tomorrow 🎉
Happy new bike day! Hope you enjoy it.
Love this bike hate the ornage tho..
Can you use this type of bike for everyday stuff like cycling to work an back? I only say that is the staff at Halfords said it has low gears and meant only for off road etc, I mean I thought you could use any mountain bike on the roads etc. Thank you for anyone that helps me with this query as I don't want to waste money etc and I don't like Hybrid bikes as I've ridden MTB for years.
There's absolutely nothing stopping you from commuting on this bike. You'll just find that you get to the harder gears sooner and won't be able to go as quickly. It depends mostly on how you blend your rides as this won't be near as capable as a full on road bike on the roads but then a road bike wouldn't work well off-road.
@@offroadcc thx for your reply, ive only ridden Carrera Vengence for the past 6yrs, i don't go that much on roads or distance like you would with hybrid/road bikes, but say i was just going into town etc do you still get some sort of speed with the harder gears? as the vengence has 2 drive chain set-up and i was always using N02 (which is the bigger Crank of the 2) as if i used N01 the smaller Crank it wasnt as fast etc i sure you understand what i mean as your very expert on this, so would the voodoo in its hardest gear feel like my vengence on main gear N01?
Hubs and cassette are fragile, cooked the front brake after light use for a few months then one day at Tarlands. 180 front rotor max means a bracket for a 203. The Ardents are suited to smooth trails, but you’ll need a thicker ply for proper jank. Geared for trail speed so could use a 32t for the ride to work, it’s a decent buy at £650 but you will spend more upgrading the hubs, drivetrain, brakes, contact points and tyres to unlock its full potential. Then decide if you need a dropper post…
Arrives tomorrow
i think this bikes lovely but only down fall is the saddle its so hard on your ass it hurts need to get a dropper post installed and a new saddle everything else is fine maybe new treads for winter
I'm looking for a Hardtail to replace my 10 year old KHS ALITE 3000, i like the look of the Bizango, but being only 5,5" tall i don't like 29" wheels, so a small version in 27.5 would be a perfect fit, lets hoping.
Hi FuzzyHacks. Don't forget, there's the Wazoo which gets a very similar frame but 650b+ wheels.
You'd be fine with a 29, so long as you get the right size for you.
@@kwakkers68 not going to happen i detest 29 wheels full stop not for me.
iv just been looking at the bezango ...I ride a Shimano with 27.5 wheels ...it's ok but I bought for size and personally iv been looking for that 1 bike
getting back🤣
it's a very impressive bike and agree that 1.5 on the wheels doesn't sound a lot but the height of this bike is impressive..very well made and love the 11 gear ratio...
according to the salesman they are a standard 29 wheel (ye ok standard🤣)
you should be ok on it if you are use to the 27.5 and the frame to seat distance looks good so that comes into play...
this is on my next to buy list...check Halfords out 👍
Get a bantu in medium
Hi, I've been looking at this, but with the Pro coming next month I'm thinking of ordering that when it drops. What are your thougts on the pro, and do you think it's worth it?
Hi Warren, thanks for watching. Having now ridden both bikes I reckon that to Pro is well worth the upgrade. It's noticeably stiffer thanks to a thru axle at the rear and the RockShox 35 Gold fork. The tyres are a significant upgrade too. However, that's not to say that the regular Bizango isn't a great bike. Either way, you won't be disappointed.
I'm 5'9 and I've ordered a medium today without trying it, I'm hoping it's going to be the right size. I'm replacing my current 19" framed bike with 27.5" wheels as I find it a bit too big for me
I'm 6ft and I order the 20inch frame which I know fits me as I've tried the voodoo Hoodoo in same size and it feels good. Did you follow the halfords size guide? I did and it recommended large frame 20inch. I'd have a look at that
@@marshfriend I remeasured myself with no shoes on and I'm actually 5'10 and half so I ordered the medium as per Halfords guide which says up to 5'11 so I'm top end of it and I've rode the bike not much yet but send to be the correct size
im 13, 5'7 and 1/2 and i find a large frame with 29inch wheels fits me perfectly at the lowest seat hight, so itll grow with me if i grow to above 6ft now.
i'm only 5ft and have the XL frame, i use small step ladder to get up on my bike, and have one of my friends push me to get going.....but once i get going downhill with the wind behind me....it's GREAT!!
I would have gone large as I have the medium and it's perfect for me and I'm barely 5:6.
What's better the voodoo bizango or carrera fury
The Bizango has a better geometry, but the Fury comes with a dropper post. Even with that in mind, I'd go for the Bizango.
Thankyou very much what are the 5 upgrades that would be good for the voodoo bizango
Looking at purchasing this or a Norco Fluid HT 1. Which would you choose?
We bought the green Bizangos a couple of years ago and loved them, but we sold them when going on a RTW cycle tour.
Then Covid.
So, back in the UK and decided to buy them again. Just waiting for Halfords to get the stock in :-/
Why oh why have they not upgraded the base bizango model with a boost 12mm rear thruaxle is mental to me. Got to get the pro for that.
Previous generation didn't have Tektro brakes. I have a 2020 Bizango, and it came with Shimano brakes.
Mine are clarks on the bantu.
No Hoodoo!!!?
I may have missed it, but are the Bizango and Bizango Pro frames made of Steel or Aluminium?
Hi, each bike in the new Voodoo range features an aluminium frame. Cheers!
@@offroadcc thank you
I'm hoping that Reach lengths for the size small get posted!
Is bizango better than Boardman MHT 8.8 ??
My money would go on the Bizango.
@@offroadcc thanks appreciate 👍👍
Im from the Bizango tribe we dont manufacture any bike yet but i Will buy this bike
Thank you very much for the video, this is going to be the first bike I've bought since I started having seizures 25 years ago!
I've been checking the halford site since the 17th as I was told that's when they were going to be available to order, but they still haven't gone live for sale yet.. I'm not sure why, do you have any idea?
The guy in the store said they should be available to buy by now, so I just keep checking in hope that they are.
I've decided on this one as it fits my budget and seems to be the best for money quite easily for the past few years now, so would like to get this latest model.
Again, thank you so much for the video, and I really hope to get one and get out there before all the summer is gone.
Hi, glad you enjoyed the video! We're not totally sure why they're not on sale just yet but it could be because Halfords is looking to get an idea of numbers before release in order to avoid disappointment, or it could just be to do with the big stock issue that many brands are facing these days.
Do be sure to state your interest on the website though. I hope you manage to wrangle a Bizango and enjoy!
I just spoke to someone who said 8 days time for the Bizango Pro (its currently 27/9/2021)
@@NielvanVlaanderen It will be November...hopefully
Got mine last week after calling in to Halfords every week for the last 5 months...it was worth persevering for.
Did you say 30 tooth or 32? When mentioning the chainring, i checked the specs on halfords website and it says 30T but when i picked the bike up the technician said it was 32
When this bike was reviewed, it came with a 30t chainring, but was specified with a 32t on the website.
For some reason I’m always put off by Suntour forks… but it seems maybe they’re actually quite good and maybe I’m just being snobby?
Mid to high range SR Suntour forks aren't all that bad. It's just the budget cool stuff on cheap bikes that gives the brand a bad rap.
The fork on this bike is pretty good, and performs better than other budget options from RockShox and Fox.
Should I get Voodoo Bizango Pro or Vitus Sentier VR? Just received my £1200 certificate through cycle to work and now looking for a bike to buy.
Hi, both bikes are very different. You certainly get more for your money with the Vitus, that being a dropper post, proper aggressive tyres and the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork but its reach measurement is much shorter. Of course, you save a bit of cash with the Bizango Pro.
I brought a bizango last week and had a problem with the left crank arm not fitting flush to the bottom bracket. I took it back, they took the arm off and fitted it again but couldn't work out why it wouldn't fit flush so ordered me another one. Guess what, same problem again but worse this time! I'd be interested to know if anyone had this problem
i never had this probkem
I want one but Halfords are all sold out 😣
Wondering what your thoughts are on the voodoo hoard looking at buying one when its release for sale. Looking forward to your reply.
Hi, the Horde and Bizango share very similar frames and it's so far so good aboard the Bizango. The spec isn't quite as fancy but if you're just dipping your toe into mountain biking, it looks like a great place to start.
So you know of a weight? If you still have it could you weigh it?
how much does it weigh?
30t chainring is useless on the flat, with a wide range 51t cassette it should come with at least a 32t or even a 34t chainring which would give a better balance between flat speed and climbing.
Hi, the 30t ring only came on our test bike. The bikes available to buy should come with a 32t chainring.
Great for uphill but useless on the flat. The Hoodoos spec is way better than this heap of 💩
Hello, I got the Bizango Pro and like to ride a little bit more agressive trails, what do you think f getting a 150 mm instead of a 130 mm fork to slacken the head angle and give it just bit more travel? Would that destroy the bike's geometry?
Hi, I believe 130mm is the sweet spot on a hardtail as the bike's geometry (which is rather good on the Bizango) is preserved fairly well as the fork moves through its travel. To put it quickly, as the fork squishes, the bike's angles will effectively steepen. Add more travel to the mix and that only adds to this effect and when going down something steep, it can feel as if you're being sent over the bars.
As a general rule of thumb, an additional 20mm of travel will slacken the head and seat angle by 1°, you'll also see a bit of a lift in the BB height and the reach will shrink a touch. This works on some bikes but on others it doesn't work as well. Something that's well worth considering is an angle adjusting headset.
@@offroadcc Thank you so much for your thourough answer. I know 130 is very nice but as I tend to ride some really rough stuff I think I will get it to 140mm. Given up on 150mm because i dont want that BB to raise to much and raising 10 milimeters I dont think it will ruin the geometry significantly, but will give me that 0.5 degree of head angle and 10 more milimeters of travel that I welcome. Anyways thank you very much for your answer :)
Would I be better off buying a used bizango from 2019 or new the braag? I can't afford the new bizango
Hi, I would recommend the Braag. There's not a huge amount of difference in performance between the Braag and Bizango, plus you can always upgrade the Braag as you go.
Is there a carbon Bizango coming?
How tall are you and which size frame is that if you dont mind ne asking? (in the video). Ive seen that they go up to XL.
I'm 5 foot 10 and I ride a large frame.
@@offroadcc that's great! Tyvm
Just ordered one. It’s a pity none of the models come with a dropper post so that’ll be my first upgrade. Are the tyres tubeless ready?
Hi, thankfully the frames are all ready for a stealth dropper post, so installation should be super easy and look proper tidy once it's done.
As for the tyres, unfortunately they're not tubeless ready but the wheels are, so all you'll have to do to ditch the tubes is upgrade the tyres.
@@offroadcc thanks for the reply and answering my questions. If the bizango pro was in a better colour like the standard bizango I think I’d have payed the extra and gone for that.
Torn between this and the Boardman 8.9. Your thoughts?
The Bizango has a slightly more relaxed geometry, so a slacker head angle and a longer reach. For those alone, personally I would pick the Bizango. If you're not happy with the kit, it's an easy bike to upgrade too.
Bit late to the party, im 20st and looking to get into riding a bike to improve my fitness. Would this be suitable for my weight do you think?
Hi Dylan, sorry for the delayed reply on this one, I got in touch with our man at Halfords for a proper answer to your question. He says, " Max rider weight limit is 120kg including riding kit, backpack etc… on the Bizango. The heavier a rider is they more they will stress the bike though so wheels in particular will be more susceptible to wear and damage through normal riding and should be checked regularly. The frame comes with our usual lifetime warranty and free crash damage replacement policy though." I hope that helps!
@@offroadcc Brill, thanks for the reply, really helpful
I’ve got an original hoodoo joe Murray edition number 2 out production
Is the braag going to be good or should I keep looking for another bike
Hi, we can't comment too much on the Braag as we don't have one in for testing but it uses a very similar (if not, the same) frame as the Bizango and so far, we're enjoying it.
I can't find that Voodoo Bizango here in the States! Didn't Joe Murray founded this company which was an american?
Yh but Halfords uk bought voodoo about 10 years ago its not really voodoo design anymore its more like a carrera bike but with upgraded drivetrain and some occasionly use an airfork.
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I think Halfords just bought the rights to the brand names in Europe. The US is still as was.
I wish they'd start fitting an enclosed rear axle and stop using a rear quick release.
That's just to keep costs down on this particular model. Take a look at the Bizango Pro which uses a thru-axle.
@@offroadcc so that's the one I need, thanks. :D
Have you done /are you going to do a review of the Pro?
Hi, we won't be doing a review of the Pro at the moment but having spent a weekend with Voodoo with some time aboard the Bizango Pro, I've found it to feel much stiffer thanks to its thru axle at the rear and it's fork is a clear upgrade.
🤔got me eye on the standard bazango, but i cant find anywhere online that tells me the type of freehub body it takes, 141QR rear end is a little off putting, if it had boost, i would definitely go for it, and the stock voodoo wheels would mostly likely need upgrading in a very short period too, i will probably wait to see what vitus does with the 2023 sentier👍
If that QR is off putting, take a look at the Bizango pro which gets thru axle and is noticeably stiffer. The fork gets fatter stanchions and it gets some pretty nice tyres too. We're also very curious to see what happens with the 2023 Sentier.
@@offroadcc yeah just a few tweaks on the geometry of the sentier, but not sure when the 2023 model will be released🤔
Tubeless ready rims?
These are not tubeless ready rims. If that's what you're looking for, take a look at the Bizango Pro that comes with tubeless ready tyres and rims.
Whats rear hub spacing on new model I have old one and it's a absolute nightmare to get a new wheel or even a upgrade and no halfords don't stock spares which if I knew at the time I would have went with something a bit more future proof
Hi, the 2022 Bizango has a 141mm Boost spaced rear end. At the moment you shouldn't have any trouble getting replacement kit.
If you buy something like a Hope or Nukeproof wheel, they have replaceable end caps.
IE: you can swap from 12mm though axel boost, to 141 qr boost.
Pretty sure the Bizango pro has more going for it than just more fork travel and better tyres. 🤣
Yep, there's a little bit more. The Pro runs Shimano MT400 brakes, a 12-speed drivetrain, a RockShox 35 Gold fork with fatter stanchions and there's a thru-axle at the rear. The wheels on the Pro are tubeless ready too.
Could you fit a angle head set to slacken the reach?
Hi, it certainly looks like you could.
Can I change the chainring with a bigger one 36t or maybe 38t ?
Hi, you can put a larger chainring on the bike but there will be a limit as to how big you can go. Unfortunately, we're not sure of what that limit is just yet. As stock, the Bizango comes with a 30t ring, and by the looks of it, it'll be happy with a 34t.
@@offroadcc thank you! I’ve had the old Bizango with 34t chainring I was spinning out. With that 10-51t cassette o. Bizango Pro I think a 36 or 38t chainring can cover all the gear ratio I need. I don’t mind chainging the chain. Thank you!
Does anyone in the comments section have one! if so can you put wider tyres on it?
You can just squeeze 2.5s on.
Moving away from the orange colour scheme - a bit disappointing
Cock on. Bizango returns with a straight top tube, like the original Joe Murray 29er. The best budget hardtail. Always. Gi it sum omma.
What size stanctions in mm
Hi James, the stanctions on this fork are 32mm in diameter.
@@offroadcc thanks does the bike ride nice?
I would like to get bizango but not sure what size go for I'm 179 height and I think I'm stock between M and Large frame size.I will use bike daily and on trail parks.I will appreciate your help to choose right size for me .Thanks
Hi Mirek D. I'm around 155cm and the large worked fine for me. Hope that helps!
@@offroadcc 155 or 175 ? 🤔Thanx for answe .I go for large then
@@offroadcc if im 176cm should I go with a Medium or Large frame?
Standart bizango or Pro?
The Pro is definitely a clear upgrade if you're looking to ride a little harder. The fork's stanchions are a wider diameter and the rear end uses a thru-axle, both boosting stiffness. Then the tyres are noticeable more supple. If you have the extra cash, the Pro is a worthwhile investment. Still, there's absolutely nothing wrong with the standard model.
@@offroadcc thank you
After reading many reviews on different mountain bikes ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L you cannot beat this bike for the money! The bike is absolutely amazing. I received the bike in four days, the packaging was great, and my bike arrived safe and sound with no scratches. I agree with the other reviews, the seat needs to be replaced for something a little softer. I've ridden the bike on the trails for about three weeks,and it performs wonderful. The bike assembled very easy and without much tuning. There's a video on You Tube that is very helpful with the assembly and tuning of the bike. If your still undecided about which bike to buy, you won't be disappointed with this bike. I've ridden my buddy's $1000 dollar mountain bike, other than it being a little lighter, there's no obvious difference. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this bike for anyone looking to buy a mountain bike.
it's 31.6 in diameter and 350mm in length on the S frame size and 400mm on all others.
Is bizango better than Boardman MHT 8.6 ?
Hi. There's not much between the two bikes in terms of componentry apart from tyres and the extra gears on the Voodoo. Where you will see differences is in the geometry. The Voodoo is very much longer, slacker and lower which you'll likely find translates into a bike that performs better when descending. If it were my money, I would go for the Voodoo.
@@offroadcc thanks for the accurate brief explanation 🙏👍👍