It’s better at going up than a true DH bike, but not as good as current Enduro bikes. You can set it up to make it work just fine, but it’s not a bike for timed climbs.
I genuinely don't think it's bad at climbing. I've gone up some seriously steep stuff surprisingly well. Granted it's not likely the best but it does it.
I havent actually ridden a voltage set up with uphill gearing. I just notice how mine with downhill gearing still pedals uphill much better than a true DH race bike. With an 11 or 12 speed cassette its probably fine.
It's not as extreme as a proper DH bike, at least in the 165mm setup I have. Still a lot of fun with this setup on the downhill bits. Goes to show that these bikes are still great.
I have a 2016 set up 180f\170r with a dropper and 42t low cog, no lock on the dhx2 I can pedal it uphill. That being said, it weighs 36.2 lbs like this and the only real difference between this and a full DH rig is the lack of a dual crown fork. I love my voltage but it's not anything like my Knolly warden
I have a 2016 set up 180f\170r with a dropper and 42t low cog, no lock on the dhx2 I can pedal it uphill. That being said, it weighs 36.2 lbs like this and the only real difference between this and a full DH rig is the lack of a dual crown fork. I love my voltage but it's not anything like my Knolly warden
Aye mine is 37lb. Wheels I think are a big contribution for it.
Knolly climbs better, at 30.5lbs but Knolly also feels more nimble and maneuverable. The voltage drives like a school bus if you're not going fast enough, even with the HT @ 66°
I see the voltage as a true freeride bike - meant for goin fast and huckin large.
I wonder how much of that maneuverability is wheel weight. I keep considering getting some lighter wheels and tyres on mine. Got a DH bike for the harder downhill riding...