VooDoo Bantu (18) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand VooDoo
Model Bantu (18)
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories VooDoo Bantu (18) 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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: VooDoo Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec T-Slot Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

VooDoo Bantu (18) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeVooDoo

Other Specs of VooDoo Bantu (18)

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Blue
Weight 24.75
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Steel Rails
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec PG


VooDoo Bantu (18) bike review

VooDoo produced the Bantu (18) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $779.00.
Bantu (18) 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 (18) 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, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: VooDoo suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC 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 (18) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec T-Slot chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by VooDoo, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.