VOODOO BIZANGO

£750 Old name, new tricks

- Will Poole

0nce a niche brand headed up by an ex-Kona designer, the VooDoo name is now owned by Halfords in the UK. They've preserved several model names and the iconic head badge, but the bikes have evolved with the times. The Bizango is now a sensibly-priced hardtail with 29in wheels, an air-sprung fork and progressive geometry, but does it do what you don't dare do, people?

SPEC

Frame Aluminium alloy

Fork SR SunTour Raidon, 120mm travel

Drivetrain Shimano Deore (1x11)

Wheelset VooDoo wheels, Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25in tyres

Brakes Shimano M200, 180/160mm rotors

Bar/stem VooDoo 770mm/VooDoo 45mm

Seatpost/saddle VooDoo rigid/WTB Volt

Weight 13.19kg (29.11b), large size without pedals

THE FRAME