Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 180mm -
Travel Rear 190mm -
Fork X Fusion
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Groupset X5, e*thirteen -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Voltage FR Alloy 6061 Hydroformed tubing ISCG & ISCG05 tabs / headtube for 1.5" Dropout 135mm nutted 190mm travel
Suspension Fork
X-Fusion Metric R 27.5 180mm travel / Air / Reb adj. 20mm Maxle / alloy steerer
Rear Shock
Marzocchi Roco R Coil Rebound adj. 241x76mm Spring rates S: 300 / M: 350 / L: 400
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X5 / medium cage / 8 Speed
Front Derailleur
E.thirteen LG-1 ISCG05
Shift Levers
SRAM X4 / Trigger Shifter
Cassette
SRAM PG-830 / 11-28T
Crank
Truvativ Ruktion 1.0 34T chainring / 165mm
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Howitzer XR / Shell 73mm
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Wellgo B155U SCT / flat / w/replaceable pins
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DHL-92 / 110x20mm / thru axle
Rear Hub
Formula DC-22N 135mm / nutted w/tracknut
Rims
Syncros MD27 27.5 Disc / 32H
Spokes
Stainless 14G / black / 2.0mm
Tires
Schwalbe Downhill Evolution Line Front: Magic Mary 27.5x2.35 Performance Rear: Magic Mary 27.5x2.35 Performance
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore BR-M615 Disc 203mm / SM-RT66L Rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore BL-M615
Cockpit
Stem
Syncros XM2.0 31.8mm / 45mm / 0°
Handlebar
Syncros DH1.5 31.8mm / 780mm / 20mm Rise Syncros Pro DH dual lock-on grips
Headset
FSA Gravity 1(I/E) Tapered 1.5 Lower external bearing ID 49.6mm / OD 55mm
Seat
Saddle
Syncros XM2.5 / Steel Rails
Seatpost
Syncros FR2.0 / 31.6mm / zero offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.61 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.4 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| Front Center | 741 mm | 776 mm | 801 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Trail | 116 mm | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Stack | 625.9 mm | 625.9 mm | 625.9 mm |
| Reach | 387.8 mm | 422.8 mm | 447.8 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 572.4 mm | 607.4 mm | 632.4 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 368.8 mm | 368.8 mm | 368.8 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64 ° | 64 ° | 64 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 427 mm | 427 mm | 427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1168 mm | 1203 mm | 1228 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 13 mm | 13 mm | 13 mm |
| Standover Height | 779 mm | 773 mm | 773 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
About this model
Voltage FR 730 belongs to the Scott Voltage model. Scott released 20 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Downhill bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Downhill bike you should know that the average price is 3391$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Downhill bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Downhill bikes average weight
Downhill bikes have an average weight of 15.89 kg (35.03 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Voltage FR 730 weighs 17.6 kg (38.8 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. In short, the average Downhill bike weight is 10.76% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The Voltage FR 730 comes factory-installed with the X Fusion fork. This has a travel range of 180mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
Voltage FR 730 has an aluminum fork, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Marzocchi Roco R Coil Rebound adj. rear shock model, which has a travel of 190mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
The Voltage FR 730 2017 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Scott Voltage FR 730 is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Scott Voltage FR 730 bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.