Scott VOLTAGE FREERIDE,VOLTAGE FR 2011 User Manual

SCOTT 2011
BIKE OWNERS
MANUAL

SAG-BOY

The lengths of the grey beam shows the optimum
eye-to-eye distance of the rear shock.

Der graue Balken zeigt den optimalen
Bolzenabstand des Dämpfers.

La longueur de la barre grise représante l‘écart
optimal entre les points de fixation de l‘amortisseur.

VOLTAGE FR

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F

211mm for E2E 241mm

194mm for E2E 222mm

189mm for E2E 215mm

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CONTENT

Voltage FR Concept P. 004

Geometry Voltage FR P. 005

Technical Data Voltage FR P. 006

Adjustable rear Travel P. 007

Recommended Tools for the Shock Set-Up P. 009

Set-Up Voltage FR P. 010

Basic Set-Up of Rebound P. 011

Set-Up of other shock models P. 012

IDS Drop Out System P. 012

Front Fork Set-Up/Change of Front Fork P. 013

Pivot Maintenance P. 013

Warranty P. 014

The Voltage FR should be adjusted exactly to the current
rider for reaching maximum safety and fun while riding.

All adjustments should be done at the local Scott dealer
or following to this manual.

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VOLTAGE FR CONCEPT

Voltage FR is the result of 3 years of research and development searching for one of
the most versatile and durable FR and slopestyle bikes available on the market, but still
easy in set-up and maintenance.

Scott’s focus was not only on lightweight but also on a durable and sturdy frame with
an optimized kinematics of the rear swingarm.

Voltage FR was designed for riders looking for a dual suspended FR bike or a
slopestyle bike offering rear wheel travel between 135 and 180 mm.

The Voltage FR Concept is based on a new low-leverage ratio multi-pivot technology.
In combination with the linear coil-over shock

characteristics the kinematics guarantees a progressive suspension, adapted to
smooth riding (beginning of travel) as well as extreme jumps (end of travel).

In addition with the help of different shock mounts the kinematics of the rear end can
also be adjusted to the use of air-shox.

GEOMETRY VOLTAGE FR

CB D

118 4.6

mm

inches

394 15.5

mm

inches

A

66.0°short

long

°

VOLTAGE FR with 160mm Fork

VOLTAGE FR with 180mm Fork

118 4.6 419 16.566.0°

118 4.6 383 15.165.0°short

long 118 4.6 408 16.165.0°

567 22.3

567 22.3

575 22.6

575 22.6

mm

inches

GF

40

mmmm

inches

13 0.5

mm

inches

1131 44.5

mm

inches

4013 0.5 1150 45.3

40425 16.7 13 0.5 1135 44.7

40425 16.7

425 16.7

425 16.7

13 0.5 1155 45.5

H

358 14.1

mm

inches

358 14.1

366 14.4

366 14.4

I

763 30.0

mm

inches

763 30.0

777 30.6

777 30.6

E

mm

inches

402 15.8

402 15.8

402 15.8

402 15.8

Size Head

angle

StackHead tube

length

Reach Stem lengthChainstay

length

BB center

to top of
seattube

BB

offset

Wheel

base

BB

height

Standover

height

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TECHNICAL DATA VOLTAGE FR ADJUSTABLE REAR TRAVEL

Depending on the different models of Voltage FR you’ll find different shock mounts
that will help to match the different shox (different eye-to-eye length) to the frames
without changing seat/headtube-angles or riding position on the bike.

In case you want to change the originally mounted shock model on the bike/frame set
to another model, please make sure that you always use the matching shock mount.

Those shock mounts are available as a set via your local Scott dealer.

Travel Frame only: 135 / 150

FR 10 / 20: 165 / 180

FR 30: 150 / 170

Suspension Ratio 241 / 76mm shock: 2.1 / 2.3

222 / 70mm shock: 2.2 / 2.4

215 / 63.5 shock: 2.1 / 2.3

Piston stroke 76 / 70 / 63.5mm

Shock length (Eye to Eye) 241 / 222 / 215mm,

please make sure to use matching shock mount!

Hardware Mainframe 22.2mm x 8mm

Hardware Swingarm 22.2mm x 8mm

Seatpost diameter 31.6mm

Headset 1.5”

Fork travel 160 - 200mm

Fork length 525 - 571mm

BB housing 73mm

Chainguide system ISCG / ISCG05 tab

Rear Hub Width 135mm

Bearings 2 x 61901 (24 x 12 x T6)

6 x 61902 (28 x 15 x T7)

Max tire width 64mm

Chainring size Single speed, 34 to max. 38T

SHOCKMOUNT 215

SHOCKMOUNT 222

SHOCKMOUNT 241

SHOCKMOUNT 215 SHOCKMOUNT 222 SHOCKMOUNT 241

Shockmount

215

222

241

ShocklengthE2E

215mm / 8.5in

222mm / 8.75in

241mm / 9.5in

A:Shorttravel

140mm / 5.3in

150mm / 5.9in

160mm / 6.3in

B:Longtravel

150mm / 5.9in

170mm / 6.7in

180mm / 7.0in

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RECOMMENDED TOOLS FOR THE SET-UP

Please read this manual and the manual of the rear shock manufacturer carefully
before you start the set-up procedure.

In addition we strongly recommend using a tightening torque key with a 6mm allen
key insert.

To simplify the check of the SAG (= negative travel) of the rear shock please use the
“SAG-Boy” printed as a color-beam on the cover of this manual.

SHOCKPOSITIONA SHOCKPOSITIONB

Important!

After a dismantlement of the rear shock, both fixing bolts should be tightened with a
tightening torque of 35Nm/308in-lbs.

If this is not done correctly the rear shock can be damaged.
In addition we strongly recommend using a tightening torque key with a 6mm allen

key insert

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SET-UP VOLTAGE FR BASIC SET-UP OF REBOUND

The Set-Up of the rear shock can be easy done within a few minutes.
Please take this time to avoid dangerous riding performance and to get the best out of

your Voltage FR.
Please make sure that the coil spring

on the shock matches to your riding
weight (including your riding gear).

We recommend following coil springs:

“Rebound” describes the speed the shock comes back to its original length after
absorbing an obstacle.

By using the red rebound screw you can adjust the rebound step by step.
Please refer to the following instruction:
Ride your bike off a pavement (remain in the saddle) and check how many times it

bounces.

- if it bounces 1-2 times, the set up is good.

- If it bounces more than 3 times the rebound is too fast.
Turn the screw 1-2 “clicks” clockwise

- If it does not bounce the rebound is too slow.
Turn the screw 1-2 “clicks” counter clockwise.

Important:

After a dismantlement of the rear shock, both fixing bolts should be tightened with
a tightening torque of 35Nm/308in-lbs.

If this is not done correctly the rear shock can be damaged.

Important!

Note that you have to mount the rear shock always as shown underneath.
Mounting the rear shock in a different position can cause severe damages to the frame,

the linkage levers and the rear shock.

Weight

(kg)

50 - 60

60 - 70

70 - 80

80 - 90

Recommended

coilsprings

200 x 3.25

250 x 3.25

300 x 3.25

350 x 3.25

Shocklength

241mm

222mm

215mm

E2Ewith

40%SAG

211mm

194mm

189mm

For fine tuning the SAG and the corresponding eye-to-eye distance of the shock bolts
you can tighten or release the pretension of the coil spring but please respect the
maximum and minimum spring indications of the shock manufacturer.

The eye-to-eye distance between the shock bolts should be in basic set up with 40%
SAG. This length is also indicated on the cover of this manual by the colored beam of
the SAG-Boy.

For further details on the shock set-up please follow the indications of the rear shock
manufacturer attached to this bike.

The eye-to-eye distance between the
shock bolts should be in basic set up
with 40% SAG.

Shocklenght E2E

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SET-UP OF OTHER SHOCK MODELS

IDS DROP OUT SYSTEM

Scottstronglyrecommendsusingonlytheoriginallyspecifiedshockwiththe
VoltageFRbike, as we have chosen carefully both parts for a perfect matching

combination.
If you want to use a different rear shock model than the one originally on the bike,

please make sure that the shock will not in any position hit the frame and cause a
damage to the frame.

Please follow the instruction below:
Please make sure that the rear shock or its accessory parts do not touch the frame

when mounting or suspending.
For doing so release the air/remove the coil, install the shock and compress the shock

completely.
If the shock touches the frame while doing so, do not use this shock in order to avoid

damage to frame, swingarm or shock

The Voltage FR offers the possibility not only to change drop out hanger in case of
damage, you also can choose between different several different drop outs
of the Scott IDS (Interchangeable Drop-Out System):

Inline you will find on Voltage FR 10/20 a 12mm through axle system,
on FR 30 a standard axle system.

In addition Scott offers following options:

- IDS 12mm short (10mm reduced wheelbase)

- IDS 12mm long (10mm prolonged wheelbase)

- IDS Maxle for SRAM Maxle System
Please contact your local Scott dealer for supply of those parts in case you want to re-

fit your bike with one of those versions.

FRONT FORK SET-UP/
CHANGE OF FRONT FORK

For the set up of the front fork please use the fork specific manual attached to the bike.
We recommend using front forks with distance of 525mm to 571mm between mid of

axle to top of crown, as this will not influence the geometry and alter handling of the
bike.

PIVOT MAINTENANCE

The pivots and bearings on SCOTT Voltage FR are extremely easy to maintain.
An external treatment with a grease spray after every bike wash is all you have to do.

We do not recommend heavy grease sprays since these will leave a film on the parts
which is difficult to remove. We recommend the same for the chain also.

If you have to change the bearings you can order them included in a service kit at your
local SCOTT dealer or buy them with international parts number as shown above in the
specs list in a hardware store.

Incaseofachangeofthebearingsoroftherearswingarmyoushouldcontactyour
localSCOTTdealerasyouneedaspecialtoolkitfordisassemblyandassembly.

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WARRANTY

Model

Year

Size

Frame

Date of purchase

WARRANTY

SCOTT bikes are made using the most innovative production and quality methods. They
are equipped with best components of well known parts suppliers.

Doing so SCOTT warrants its frames and swingarms for five years (subject to compliance
with maintenance ranges, see below) and SCOTT forks (provided it is a fork of SCOTT)
for two years for defects in material and/or workmanship in case of purchase of
completely assembled bikes.

This warranty of 5 years for the frames shall only be granted in case once a year a
maintenance service has been effected according to maintenance requirements as set
forth in this manual by an authorised SCOTT dealer.

The authorised SCOTT dealer shall confirm the effected annual maintenance service by
stamp and signature.

In case such an annual maintenance service has not been effected the warranty of
5 years for the frame shall be reduced to 3 years.

Costs for maintenance and service have to be born by the owner of the SCOTT bike.

On Gambler, Voltage Fr and Volt-X the warranty period is limited to 2 years.

The warranty period starts at the day of purchase. This warranty is limited to the first
buyer, what means the first person who uses the bike and only with the use it was made
for. Furthermore, this warranty is limited to purchases via authorized SCOTT-dealers

The warranty is solely granted in case of purchase of a completely assembled bike to the
explicit exclusion of purchases of not completely assembled bikes.

In case of a warranty claim the decision to repair or to replace the defective part is up
to SCOTT. Non defective parts will only be replaced at the guarantee’s own expense.

Fair wear and tear is not covered by the warranty.
A complete list of all parts of wear and tear can be found in the next chapter of this
manual.

In addition, you will find at the end of this manual a protocol for the handing over of the
bike which will remain in copy at the SCOTT dealer after acceptance and signature of
the consumer.

It is obligatory to show this protocol of handing over together with the defective part
in case of a warranty claim given that it provides evidence of purchase. Otherwise no
warranty is granted.

In principle, this warranty is granted worldwide. Claims must be made through an
authorized dealer, for information regarding the nearest dealer, write or call this
company or the national SCOTT distributor.

Normal wear, accident, neglect, abuse, improper assembly, improper maintenance by
other than an authorized dealer or use of parts or devices not consistent with the use
originally intended for the bicycle as sold are not covered by this warranty.

Hereby SCOTT grants a voluntarily manufacturer’s warranty. Additional entitlements
according to national warrant of merchantability are reserved.

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