I realize $1000 will only get me an entry level bike but have been looking at the Voodoo Bizango as it seems to pack a lot in for the price point. Priorities for me are:
Trail geometry (no xc / racing)
Decent fork preferably 120mm (realizing this is a big ask at the price point, suntour raidon is likely as good as it gets?)
1x drivetrain
Deore or similar if possible
I understand the possible need for compromise.
Voodoo seems to check most of these boxes. I've sent several emails to Voodoo over the past few weeks but have not heard back. Anyone know of a distributor or lbs in Ontario that could help me get my hands on one?
Also interested if there are comparable options that I may have overlooked and (importantly) are also available in Ontario.
I've also looked at the Vitus Nucleus. Problem with both Voodoo and Vitus is that they need to be imported (seemingly). The value in these bikes seem to erode if I'm paying an additional 13 percent in duties. Only direct to consumer bikes in Canada seem to be higher end and out of my budget.
Any insight would be helpful. Thanks!
Trail geometry (no xc / racing)
Decent fork preferably 120mm (realizing this is a big ask at the price point, suntour raidon is likely as good as it gets?)
1x drivetrain
Deore or similar if possible
I understand the possible need for compromise.
Voodoo seems to check most of these boxes. I've sent several emails to Voodoo over the past few weeks but have not heard back. Anyone know of a distributor or lbs in Ontario that could help me get my hands on one?
Also interested if there are comparable options that I may have overlooked and (importantly) are also available in Ontario.
I've also looked at the Vitus Nucleus. Problem with both Voodoo and Vitus is that they need to be imported (seemingly). The value in these bikes seem to erode if I'm paying an additional 13 percent in duties. Only direct to consumer bikes in Canada seem to be higher end and out of my budget.
Any insight would be helpful. Thanks!
