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flag sorenwrang
Posted: Sep 30, 2014 at 8:29 Quote
Hi guys

I am thinking about buying either a Scott Voltage or a Scott Gambler.
One of the major differences between the models is the rear suspension design.

The gambler has a four bar(?) design: Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://fstatic2.mtb-news.de/f3/16/1654/1654622-cpkxqgnzs38w-scott_gambler_710_2015_1-large.jpg
whereas the Voltage has a single pivot(?) design: Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.damianharriscycles.co.uk/_images/product-photos/sc/scott-voltage-fr-710-freeride-2015-full-suspension-bike-a.jpg
What is the pros and cons of each design? I am especially thinking about performance and behaviour, of course.
flag manachim
Posted: Oct 1, 2014 at 4:49 Quote
Didn't they share the same design??
Besides, they are twi different kind of bikes.

both are good, but they are different.

Voltage is fr bike and gambler is dh racing bike.

you can't go wrong with either.
flag sorenwrang
Posted: Oct 1, 2014 at 10:48 Quote
I know that we are talking about two different kinds of bikes. But I guess it's still possible to point out differences between the two rear suspension designs?

Will one absorb more of your pedaling power than the other?
Is one better for absorption of small bumps?
Is one better for absorbing big hits?
Will one compress more when applying the rear brake?

... etc Smile
flag manachim
Posted: Oct 1, 2014 at 20:23 Quote
Ahh...
just noticed you talk about new voltage.

I never tries one.

but I can speak for old voltage and I can say its small bump its good.
if talking big drops, its sure can handle it and I am even surprised for the bike that big, you can pedal it easily.

But I sold it because I found a better bike that suite with my riding style.
flag manachim
Posted: Oct 1, 2014 at 20:25 Quote
Btw, both of voltage and gambler are single pivot design driven by linkage.
Yes in gambler its looks like 4bar, but its still single pivot.
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