Following in the footsteps of the all-alloy Bizango which underwent a geometry overhaul last year, Voodoo has finally updated the Bizango Carbon - the company's best hardtail mountain bike - with two new models. 

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We had the 2022 Voodoo Bizango for a test - which it passed with a whopping 4.5-star review. Now, the carbon version of the bike has got an updated spec list and more tyre clearance. Let's have a look at the two new models more closely. 

Bizango Carbon

2023 Voodoo_Bizango_Carbon hardtail, by Voodoo

The Voodoo Bizango Carbon comes with 120mm of travel from the RockShox Judy Silver TK. The bike runs an 11-speed Shimano Deore groupset and rocks the updated 2.35in tyre clearance, up from 2.25in.

RRP: £1,200
Frame: Hi-Mod Carbon, Tapered steerer, Boost Rear
Fork: 120mm RockShox Judy Silver TK
Groupset: Shimano Deore 1x11
Tyres: Maxis Ardent 2.25in
Saddle: WTB Volt
Weight: 13kg

> Buy now: Voodoo Bizango Carbon from Halfords for £1200

Bizango Carbon Pro

2023 Voodoo_Bizango_Carbon_Pro hardtail, by Voodoo

The Pro version of the Bizango Carbon doesn't differ from its little sibling with its frame, but by spending £450 more you get a better, 120mm-travel RockShox SID Select fork, and a 12-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain.

RRP: £1,650
Frame: Hi-Mod Carbon, Tapered steerer, Boost Rear
Fork: 120mm RockShox SID Select
Groupset: Shimano Deore 1x12
Tyres: Maxis Forecaster EXO TR 2.35in Front / Maxis Rekon EXO TR 2.25in Rear
Saddle: WTB Volt
Weight: 12.4kg

> Buy now: Voodoo Bizango Carbon Pro from Halfords for £1,650

The bikes are available now through Halfords. 

• www.halfords.com/

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