VooDoo Bantu (17) 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | VooDoo |
| Model | Bantu (17) |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | VooDoo Bantu (17) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 17.25 (inches) / 43.815 (cm) - 17.25 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm) - 19.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Climb Max Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Mad Max |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alivio Front: VooDoo Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Enduro |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec T-Slot Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
VooDoo Bantu (17) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket Mount Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | VooDoo |
Other Specs of VooDoo Bantu (17)
| Component group sets | Shimano STX |
| Available colors | - Blue |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Steel Rails WTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Titec Aluminum |
VooDoo Bantu (17) picture
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VooDoo Bantu (17) bike review
VooDoo produced the Bantu (17) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $629.00.
Bantu (17) bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17.25 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
VooDoo Mountain bike Bantu (17) can be found in one single color which is Blue.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mad Max tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. VooDoo equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system and Front: VooDoo suspension, Rear: Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride VooDoo used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Titec Enduro high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Bantu (17) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec T-Slot chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by VooDoo, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.