I don't need to tell you much more about the Scott Voltage FR in terms of frame or spec. because I rode it early in the summer in Sun Valley, but I can now tell you how it rides in rowdy terrain. In Sun Valley the bike was never tested because the trails are so smooth and refined - but Bootleg canyon has enough burl for any bike. The Voltage surprised me right off. It ate up the steep top sections and made me want to get on the throttle where it was loose and rocky.



In the six-inch, long travel mode this bike was made to eat up nasty singletrack. The bike breaks down some in terms of versatility for those who like to pedal. It's designed to ride DH and Slopestyle and as such it's low slung and utilitarian. That means the seat tube is short allowing for a lot of clearance - but very little seatpost if you are long legged and would like to pedal to the top. Taller riders could opt for a telescoping post to compensate for the lack of extension, but if you fit that description and prefer to earn our vert this may not be the best choice. On the other hand if you want a wicked little freeride bike that can convert to shorter travel for some slopestyle or dirt jumping this may be just the ticket. Overall I was very pleased with the way this bike performed and I'm sure it would be right at home on the Shore.