So, I built up a Voodoo Zobop a couple of years ago as a SS bike....
....it worked really well, but the frame was too small for me, the seatpost couldn't be dropped because of the shock placement, and I didn't like the lack of a rear disc brake.
I've been on the lookout for a replacement ever since. I nearly bought a Kona A, but decided against it, as I like steel frames - yeah, I know, making life difficult for myself!
So when I saw the DMR Bolt last year I was quite excited......but it is a small/short frame, designed for jumping and slopestyle. Then they released the 'long' version - with longer seat tube and top tube - designed for trail and enduro riding....
...Steel - yup. Swappable dropouts - yup. Enough ST to drop the post or fit a dropper - yup. BB pivot - yup. Lockout on shock for climbing - yup. Cool matt black paint - yup.
Ticks all the boxes for me.
So here's my initial build - black and red for a stealthy look. I might fit a 140mm Pike instead of the Maverick forks. Looking forward to the first ride
....it worked really well, but the frame was too small for me, the seatpost couldn't be dropped because of the shock placement, and I didn't like the lack of a rear disc brake.
I've been on the lookout for a replacement ever since. I nearly bought a Kona A, but decided against it, as I like steel frames - yeah, I know, making life difficult for myself!
So when I saw the DMR Bolt last year I was quite excited......but it is a small/short frame, designed for jumping and slopestyle. Then they released the 'long' version - with longer seat tube and top tube - designed for trail and enduro riding....
...Steel - yup. Swappable dropouts - yup. Enough ST to drop the post or fit a dropper - yup. BB pivot - yup. Lockout on shock for climbing - yup. Cool matt black paint - yup.
Ticks all the boxes for me.
So here's my initial build - black and red for a stealthy look. I might fit a 140mm Pike instead of the Maverick forks. Looking forward to the first ride