Pole Bicycles - Eurobike Media Days, Kirchberg 2016

Jun 30, 2016
by Paul Aston  
Pole Bicycles - Eurobike Media Days Kirchberg 2016


Pole Bicycles is a young brand from Finland taking an arguably modern, or even futuristic approach to mountain bikes. The Nicolai Mojo GeoMetron was the first bike to really push angled boundaries and is available to order, but still has a niche and custom feel to it. Pole bring a range of production bikes to the table sporting similar geometric properties built into a range of bikes from an XC centric 110mm travel 29er to a 176mm travel downhill rig.

This Evolink 176mm makes Greg Minnaar's XXL Santa Cruz V10 look like a toy; the Pole in question trumps Greg's length with a 510mm reach, 1345mm wheelbase, 62º head angle and a 455mm chainstay, and that's only the frame with an 'L' tag. Marketing managers take note, your bikes are no longer long, low, and/or slack.




Pole Evolink Details:

• Alloy framesets
• Progressive geometry
• Evolink Suspension Design
• 27.5" / 27.5"+ / 29" wheels
• 110mm / 130mm/ 140mm / 150mm 176mm travel bikes
• Internal or external cable routing
• Threaded bottom brackets
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
• MSRP Framesets: €2250 - €2450
• MSRP Complete bikes: from €3800
• www.polebicycles.com

Pole Bicycles - Eurobike Media Days Kirchberg 2016

This DVO equipped Evolink 176mm is priced at €6600 with a solid build including DT Swiss, Easton, Avid Code brakes and an X01 DH drivetrain. Expensive, perhaps, especially compared to German direct sale counterparts, but you won't find anything close to these bikes on any other website.

Pole Bicycles - Eurobike Media Days Kirchberg 2016
The Evolink suspension design provides a falling anti-squat figure through the travel...
Pole Bicycles - Eurobike Media Days Kirchberg 2016
... but a progressive leverage ratio.

Along with its ginormous geometry, the suspension kinematic differs from many other bikes. A dual link design is nothing new but instead of using this system to create funky curves or squat ratios, the instant center rotates almost perfectly around the bottom bracket creating a low anti-squat figure that falls through the travel with little pedal kickback. On paper, this will deliver suspension action which is uninhibited by chain growth and tension, giving more sensitivity when traveling through tumult. The downside to this is you might have to learn to pedal properly, especially if you're not friends with bob on the flat.

Pole Bicycles - Eurobike Media Days Kirchberg 2016
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Pole Bicycles - Eurobike Media Days Kirchberg 2016

Pole Bicycles - Eurobike Media Days Kirchberg 2016
Pole Bicycles - Eurobike Media Days Kirchberg 2016

Pole's range of bikes includes 110mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm and 176mm travel options as well as 27.5", 27.5"+ and 29" wheel sizes. Each frame may look almost identical as many of the tubes and components are shared throughout the range, but there are a number of slight geometry differences and tweaks. The principles of the design stay the same, though, even the 12kg XC racer below has a 66º head angle and a whopping 535mm reach in XL.

Pole Bicycles - Eurobike Media Days Kirchberg 2016

It's not all about slack, though, seat tube angles on all bikes hover around the 77.5º range. Long 455mm chainstays are found on all bikes, which in a time where everybody is going for shorter stays, Pole have gone longer to try and keep fore/aft balance in check.

Pole all folded up.
Another neat feature of the Pole is that by removing the upper pivot bolt the bike can be folded. Easier to put in the car, house, or on your back for hiking up to some serious terrain.


Futuristic or foolish? Let us know what you think in the comments...

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194 Comments
  • 183 3
 "Here sit on my pole"
"Want a ride on my pole"
"I got an extra large pole"

This could get awkward
  • 66 2
 "Your pole is so soft"
"Clean your pole before you come in"
  • 8 39
flag Lannarchy (Jun 30, 2016 at 2:30) (Below Threshold)
 double post.
  • 67 2
 Always where protection when riding the Pole.
  • 65 4
 what did you ride through?
"Your Pole smells like shit"
  • 45 0
 "I wouldn't ride that pole if you paid me to"
If i had $1 for every time I heard that.
  • 22 1
 I just want them to get on the WC so we can hear Rob Warners comments! !
  • 21 1
 Haha Big Grin
"What size is your pole?"
  • 38 0
 "Dude, I cant believe it, I bent my pole"
  • 147 2
 "Your Pole has a weird head angle"
  • 22 0
 Its probably a good thing they don't come in pink.

"Check out my pink pole"
  • 8 0
 "girl be more gentle or you will snap that pole!"
  • 32 0
 "I let her ride once and now I cant get my girlfriend off my Pole"
  • 48 0
 "All Poles should ride Poles to make their poles even bigger"

I'll let myself out...
  • 11 0
 I heared, you cand fold your pole if you like a more practcal size or need to fit it into your car... I can see real struggles here! ^^
  • 8 16
flag rivercitycycles (Jun 30, 2016 at 4:45) (Below Threshold)
 Your Pole is long and lean..................that's what she said Smile
  • 49 1
 I put my Pole in my girlfriend's trunk
  • 3 1
 Your pole looks small
  • 7 0
 She claimed my pole was too stiff to ride long or aggresive.
  • 9 0
 I asked her how she liked my pole, she said she would have more fun on a larger size Frown
  • 6 0
 My Pole is sooooo plush yet progressive with a firm mid stroke.

or the Warner of old (before he went G rated) - "Go on son, ride that Pole"

Great name, you can't go wrong with a little innuendo. They look like awesome bikes too.
  • 20 4
 What? No 26"??? Some of us like to get our pole stuck in a hole.
  • 2 0
 @Jim-laden: LMFAO!
  • 5 2
 Something is wrong with my pole, every time it gets ridden hard fluid squirts out the front.
  • 6 1
 I need some new rubber for my pole.
  • 2 0
 They had to know these pole jokes were going to happen. Just asking for it. Nice Pole...
  • 2 1
 It's not the size of your pole it's how you use it
  • 2 1
 My Pole Folds up nicely in tight Trunk's.. or just strap it to your back on really Serious & Rugged Terrain!!! ;p
  • 1 1
 My red Pole is so fun to ride! Get on my Pole and go as fast as you can down the mountain.
  • 12 0
 I'm laughing my ass off Big Grin

Pole is Finnish dialogue and it means "Pedal!" You can shout that as many times as you can. You can also refer Pole on the other meaning that we have been "referred" at this topic ????

Example: www.instagram.com/p/BFZdOy6unZ-
  • 12 1
 I love my extra long pole. Nothing says "I love you" like 176mm in the rear.
  • 9 1
 I told her she needed a bigger rack to deal with how long my Pole is. That didn't go over well at all.
  • 3 1
 'We'll need to take your measurements to see what Pole you'll fit on!'
  • 2 0
 @yerbikesux: I don't know how you got negative propped man that seat tube just looks f*cked!!!
  • 2 1
 My Pole is wider than it is long.
  • 2 1
 my pole is extra squishy...but gets firm if you put a lot of pressure on it.
  • 2 1
 @unrooted: You need someone more talented to service your Pole.
  • 5 1
 One second I just need to lube my pole
  • 4 7
 I let a girl I know try my pole out. She found it too long and too firm, she decided she preferred to use a Cove handjob when with me instead
  • 2 3
 Don't get too close to fire with that bike. ...people will think you're a pole smoker....not that there's anything wrong with that
  • 2 1
 "Why is your pole so slack?"
  • 2 1
 @dingdong2: 176mm is extra long? I rock a 203mm Pole myself
  • 1 1
 Anyone got a cure for a slack pole?
  • 2 1
 Dude, you've got one ugly looking Pole
  • 5 2
 "Me and my buddies are getting our poles out, are you into group rides?"
  • 1 1
 Got Pole
  • 1 0
 "You can get off my Pole now!"
  • 37 2
 Love the looks, but how can i fit a wheelbase of 1345mm on my bike rack and still drive on european mountainous roads? I might need a roof rack along with a longer roof car Smile
  • 1 0
 made my day
  • 22 1
 Take one bolt out and bike folds in half Smile
brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Pole_evolink-folded.jpg
  • 4 0
 @tsuful: yeah, but you still cannot put it into a rack Wink
  • 2 0
 @lkubica: not the whole bike, no. But w/o the wheels i dont see why not. Unless its a roof rack Razz
  • 11 0
 Get a limousine.
  • 3 0
 @lkubica: that's what she said
  • 4 0
 Tandem roof rack.
  • 1 0
 A real struggle. I have a size L 140 and i had to modify my towbar rack to fit it. And it extends somewhat wider than my cars side mirrors so have to drive more carefully than before. Smile
  • 29 1
 Weren't the guys from santa cruz saying that below the certain head angle (63 degrees it was?) the fork flex more than it compress?
  • 14 0
 That would make sense. I doubt it flexes more than it compresses though. Might cause problems with extra bushing wear in the fork and maybe a little increased stiction
  • 5 0
 If that is indeed the case, then it would make sense to reduce the offset further rather than continuing to slacken the head angle. That would give a bigger trail figure without having the front axle so far forwards.
  • 5 1
 @natemeyer: no problem whatsoever on bushings
  • 3 0
 Not only have to contend with flex, but wheel flop as well. Or am I missing something here?
  • 2 0
 @threehats: I think only reducing the offset is not very ideal on the weight distribution but it will make the bike turn better for sure. Sebastian is running on a shorter offset fork at the moment I think.
  • 3 1
 @ernvil: not sure what you mean by wheel flop but actually the stress is going to more ideal dorection when the fork has a slacker angle.
  • 2 0
 @polebicycles: Yes, but that's the case when riding and hitting some obstacles, like rocks and roots. A slacker head angle puts more stress on a frame during landings, huck to flat kind especially. Am I right? Smile I don't know the exact numbers but would be great to know if benefits from going through rough terrain outweigh the risk of snapping the frame on a messy landing Smile
  • 3 0
 @GawiQ: We are talking about quite small differences in the real life situations. The material around the head tube, down/toptube shape, tube thicknessess and the headtube length makes more difference than the head angle itself. Also the fork absorbs more from the hit when the head angle is slacker.

Here's a video of slapping the 62° angle properly Wink

youtu.be/yvDKAPfb8aE
  • 1 0
 @polebicycles: Nice to know Smile thanks for answer.
  • 1 0
 @GawiQ: @polebicycles says 62° is no problem and Santa Cruz / Greg Minnaar say slacker than 63° is not good anymore.
I guess we have to blame Fox for too much flex.
  • 2 0
 @squarewheel: Santa cruz has a huge sag which makes the frame numbers out of scale compared to ours. EVOLINK travel is 176mm so basically you end up with steeper head angle in full squish.

We haven't experienced any problems. I think that SC has just their own insights to their setup.
  • 12 1
 I love this! These bikes look very fun to ride, I have been looking for a low,long and slack bike without too much travel as I don't really need a 160/170mm bike for the terrain here in the Netherlands but I do love the stability and confidence inspiring nature of these bikes, especially because I like to ride really steep terrain.
Looks like I gotta start saving up for one! Excited for some reviews of this bike
  • 3 0
 I have been thinking about building custom frame with such angles. The Geometron is bit to expensive to me, mare Pole Wink
All modern bikes out there have long reach, but then for some reason the ST is 74 or even 73. Being 194 cm tall and extending the seat post to max. makes me hanging almost behind rear axle on steep climbs. Especially with 425 mm chain stays. Would love to ride one...
  • 3 1
 This thing looks sick!
  • 2 2
 @russthedog: not saying the "looks like" comment but isn't this linkage very similar the DW link set up on the later versions of the Turner DHR?
  • 1 0
 @DragontalesDH: LOL! I was looking at that link a little bit and thought, "That looks familiar" and not thinking it was similar to my bike (a DHR). Getting old.... lol!
  • 2 0
 @microfiz: haha! I just looked it up. The linkage is in the exact same configuration with the same shape links even. Of course it works differently so you couldn't compare the ride quality but its cool to see!
  • 1 0
 @DragontalesDH: While it does look similar in general the locations of the pivots and the lengths of the links are very different when comparing the two
  • 11 2
 There should perhaps be a nod to the conversations that took place between Pole and Chris at Mojo before they flipped their whole range to this geometry from very conventional numbers over one model season. They believed Chris' take on the advantages and adopted the principles and geo if not the suspension platform/design. Ignoring the paper geo for the GeoMetron as it's only a rough guide and very dependent on build.
Fair play to them for committing and Chris for being open about the goals of the source project(s)
  • 2 1
 and the prototypes made by btr...
  • 33 0
 We hade brief email exchange two years ago with Chris. Actually we were already on the geometry that we are using now and the topic with Chris was more about the energy usage of the rider with different geometries and suspension platform. Back then we were using the Polelink with totally concentric design and the prototype of the evolink existed. I haven't met Chris in person yet but I would like to. We think alike on a lot of stuff and why I contacted him was because I he didn't work with any bike companies. After few months after our emails he came out with Mojo Geometron.

BTR made the first steel protos before we had any contacts with our current manufacturers. Tam has good insights on bicycle design as well. The first bike had a lot of BTR:s insights because they know a lot about steel. The first prototypes are still running so BTR really knows how to make good frames.

I think it's important to share knowledge. There is still a lot to do Smile
  • 7 0
 @polebicycles: Totally agree and I apologise, the timing seemed almost too good....I had Nicolai build a custom with close to this geometry in 2013 before the GeoMetron which is how I came to work with Chris. It seems there were many coincidental conversations..started I think with the bravery of Mondraker. There is much to do I agree but I think we have reached some limits in terms of geometry for practical use within the constraints of a number of current components and tracks/trails.
It's good to see wider adoption and gradually we have less people calling this geometry 'Deviant' as it was by a Pinkbike journalist.
  • 7 0
 Ive been on about their evolink 140 29er for a while. These things are the future! 64.5 head 480 reach 1284 wheelbase. Just hold on. Seb Scott from BikeRadar did a test ride and review and called it the fastest thing hes ridden. They have some good vids on YouTube too that explain some of their theories. Would love to have a spin on one! Excellent!
  • 10 0
 Well, I'm sure our eyes will adjust.
  • 7 1
 I'd put a 24+ on the rear a 29+ front a 200mm fork and a Banana seat to cruise the river trail for hippie chicks.
They still make banana seats with carbon rails... don't they?
  • 8 0
 dang that bike is long, I don't have long enough arms to ride it
  • 5 0
 Haven't tried one, but they've been doing well in the Finnish enduro series like Paul said. Both in the mens and womens series. Really waiting for a proper Pinkbike review.
  • 6 0
 please pb- make a review of the 150 evolink!!
  • 5 0
 I've already ordered mine and the wait for the frame is killing me! Only been 1 week since I paid for it, haha.
  • 6 0
 The container should be home on tuesday Smile
  • 1 0
 @polebicycles: huray!
  • 2 0
 @SintraFreeride: In Finland on tuesday. We'll keep you posted Smile
  • 2 0
 What's with all the super long bikes? Why not just go up a size? A medium frame today has the same reach as a large from a few years ago. I feel like I'd need to ride a small to get the right reach but then I'd max out the seat post.
  • 2 1
 The super long bikes are the future. We have all been riding bikes that are way too small for us for years. More stable, more room to breath, more room to move around. Just look at motorcycles. You can ride a small with a 150mm dropper post and you'd be fine.
  • 2 1
 @SintraFreeride: Couldn't agree more, people that don't agree are mad their 2017 boosted plus bikes have dated geo. After years of moto every mountain bike I got on seemed way too small. Now that I have a 167 I'll never ride anything smaller (475/121Cool
  • 2 0
 yeeeeeears ago, I sold a brand called "Hardland" and full squish specific mountain bike brand...one of the first time I tried my hand at a smaller, Made in USA, labels ... the owner was a really nice guy. the frames were pretty good for the early days of full squishy

BUT, they didn't last very long


I think it was the horrible brand name that killed em
  • 3 0
 www.pinkbike.com/photo/13662724
  • 2 0
 I don't think im forward geo compatible.....mind you I am of the old 1978 vintage so totally out of spec with the current 2016/17 bike geo's....maybe younger people fit these bikes better.....everyone does seem to be getting taller these days but as my arms haven't grown exponentially in length since I was 20 I feel like bike geo's are out growing me.

perhaps if my legs were shorter and I had ape like long arms.....then these may fit me better?
  • 5 0
 you took too much, you took too much, too much
  • 3 0
 Just dump me in the pool. -Raol Duke
  • 5 1
 My mind cannot possibly compute this geometry. It.. just.. looks... so... odd.. and unconventional. I like it
  • 2 0
 I would love to ride one to know how that big of a bike handles. There are definitely drawbacks to that long of a bike, but it would be cool to do a comparison to what I currently ride.
  • 6 0
 yes er..me too... just wondering if these super long bikes can be bunny hopped etc. anything like as easily. I've never ridden a super long bike,...and though I'm sure they're fast, but are they as much fun for farting around on? My bike (an On-One 456) is kinda short I suppose compared to these things and bikes like the Whyte hardtails. It's kind of cramped when climbing, but it's good for hopping around and doing crappy jumps on. What do people think?

For what it's worth, the bike that made me giggle the most was riding a small 1990 rigid GT with cantilever brakes near Grand Junction...it just felt like so quick and stupid and like it was about to kill you at any moment, like riding a crazy horse...I just wonder if these ones are just a bit serious yaknow.
  • 2 0
 @tb927: Take it from me, they are more nimble than you can imagine, it's just a case of adjusting your riding style slightly.... I built up a Mondraker Dune XR in an XL, the forward geo added to 27.5 wheels made it look like a barge, not mm longer, but many cm over my previous enduro... but, on the trail you discover by shifting your weight forward into turns, driving through, really gets the front to stick, and the rear will drift slightly, until you hit the gas with your weight back, and go ! It's more stable on descents, it will jump, manual.. in fact anything you could get a shorter wheelbase bike to do... It took about a month to get it nailed (well almost), still get tentative hurtling into loose corners, but with practice, it's amazing how much quicker it is.... ok, i'm a fan.. get a ride on one and enjoy :-)
  • 3 0
 Being 6'7", this bike speaks to me. However, I don't consider 176mm to be downhill, would like something 200+. But what can I do?
  • 3 0
 I would love to have a 200+ mm Pole!
  • 1 0
 i bet you would, Longrider!
  • 2 1
 dunno what to say......cant really think of anything good to say other than maybe it works better than I think it would....looks so odd....im 6ft and honestly don't get the whole "my bike needs forward geometry" thing....if you like it fine but if a bike felt to short I simply didn't buy it......was there just tons of people settling for cramped bikes before all this forward geo stuff?
  • 1 0
 We have all been riding cramped bikes for years. Some compensate by running longer stems and offset seatposts but it was never enough. Other brands know this is the future but choose to approach is step by step by increasing toptube length 1-2cm per year and slacken headangles 0.5-1º per year.
  • 1 0
 what are the odds these will ever be available in the states? Asking as someone who doesn't have the option of sizing up (when someone suggests that, I want to punch them in the nuts, if only I could reach that close to the ground).
  • 3 0
 Looks like it would be fast in a straight line but I wouldn't fancy trying to corner on it
  • 1 0
 it works well, much higher flop factor on the front actually makes the turn in very good, even under braking, the steep seat angle allows you to control that when climbing. You gotta try it really to make sense of it.
  • 1 0
 Is it just the angle of the pic or am I the only one that thinks the XC looks like a 26/27.5? Front wheel is noticeably larger to the eye. I do like the DT Swiss fork arch that directs crud right to the fork seals.
  • 2 0
 the rear is just really far away.
  • 3 0
 Looks like a park shredding monster
  • 2 0
 looks to be an overkill, but maybe rides well. Gotta try. Is it possible to see these bikes in Helsinki?
  • 1 0
 I think some Demo rides has been organized by Fillariosa, so you might check with them www.fillariosa.fi or contact Pole directly.
  • 1 0
 @Salomo: ok, cheers
  • 1 0
 I'm curious, how do women get along with this longer geo? On the road bike side, the women specific geo seems to be aimed at being shorter and more upright.
  • 8 0
 Pole's team rider, Kaisa, has been winning Finnish enduro races, so I guess it's ok!
  • 3 0
 Bikeradar tested the 29er and the tester loved it
  • 5 0
 yeah the review really enjoyed the bike, the only complaint he had was that it was hard to weight up the front wheel! he ended up putting a longer stem on, which i suppose solved the issue, but must have made the bike even more superman-ish!
  • 4 0
 @GumptionZA: Seb is over 190cm so the bike is still a bit smallish for him. We are working on XL for next year.
  • 4 0
 @polebicycles: Jepers I didn't even know you guys were replying! I would have put more effort into my grammar. Anyway, just wanted to say that I have a massive soft spot for all your mid travel bikes, so big fan, although I am a little bummed to hear about the sizing issue, since I'm also around Seb's height!
  • 2 0
 @GumptionZA: Well, it's a biggest bike you can get so I don't think it's an issue. Seb resolved the balance issue by adding a longer stem.
  • 1 0
 @polebicycles: There must be a numerical relationship between rider height and wheelbase. It would probably vary for DH, enduro/ trail and XC. Wheelbase is the sum of all the other measurements which must be balanced to give a good ride.
  • 3 0
 @fartymarty: The weight shifting between the axles is less when the wheels are more apart. This means easier balance in corners. Also it means that there is less frame rotation when you go over the obstacles or ride a drop.

The bike size is determined by rider's height so that the seated position is optimal for pedalling. Also longer reach is essential for loading the front end when the bike is slacker.

The chainstay length is longer to balance the weight distribution on the axles.

Did I answer your question Smile
  • 1 0
 @polebicycles: Yes in a way however it would be good to see a chart or table with rider height in relation to wheelbase. I am 1850mm and if I were riding a 1300mm long wheelbase the ratio would be 0.70. My current ride is 1170mm therefore the ratio would be 0.63.
  • 3 0
 At last! Enough space for muddy tire!
  • 1 0
 jesus the fork slap on that dh bike has gotta be gnarly. add rider sag to that thing and the HA has gotta be hovering at like 60.
  • 1 0
 With sag the headangle should be steeper than the 62º sans rider.
  • 1 0
 @SintraFreeride: steeper? i think you mean to say slacker.... its 62 degrees with no rider.. add rider and it's probably going to be somewhere in the 59 degree range which will make for a terrible feeling fork if they land back tire first off anything.
  • 1 0
 @novajustin: Don't forget the shock will sag as well. 62º is a tad much for flatter terrain but great for the steeps!
  • 3 0
 Wow alot of kids on here that clearly don't get laid enough
  • 1 0
 Every time I see a pun joke on pinkbike I'm saddened by the fact that each pun joke is killing off humour, painfully and slowly.
  • 1 0
 Look at that pole whipping over that table top it's dripping in bling can you go two up on one how long do you have to go before a service a pole mine is well tuned !. Haha
  • 5 2
 Nice.
  • 2 0
 Your moms like a bit of lenght!
  • 3 0
 Nah my mum is more into girth
  • 2 0
 @bigburd: well f*cking played!
  • 3 2
 It's different but in a completely good way, clean lines and no plastic with killer geometry - love it
  • 5 2
 They look awesome
  • 1 0
 The en140 29r looks like a weapon. Someone in Ireland needs to get one so I can have a test ride
  • 1 0
 i'm not far away from kirchberg. is there a testride opportunity? how long will they stay?
  • 1 0
 Sorry. Leaving today.
  • 1 0
 @polebicycles: is there already an austrian distributor? living in vorarlberg and wondering where the nearest dealer is located.
Is it possible to order an evolink 150 frame with vivid air shock?

thnx
  • 1 0
 @spicy4me: We ship direct from Finland at the moment. The Vivid air is not a stock option but we can work it out. If you need to know more you can send us email at service@polebicycles.com
  • 1 0
 Interrupted seat tube, can a small frame take a dropper post without being too long?
  • 1 0
 Yes. The shock is quite low. There is a limitations with certain droppers but fe. Race Face Turbine works very good with stealth.
  • 3 0
 I really want to demo it
  • 1 0
 Waki had better be getting a royalty cheque or legal counsel. This is his downduro design!
  • 2 0
 I like the headtube badge.
  • 1 0
 The rear end of the DH rig reminds me of the downhill bike that 24Seven made years back.
  • 1 0
 It needs that rear tire clearance so you can fit a fender in there. That poor shock. Would love to try out the dh model.
  • 1 0
 that's a slack frame! and long reach, this is good for people with longer reach.
  • 2 0
 absolutely loved that folding feature
  • 1 0
 In Czech, "POLE" means "FIELD".
  • 1 0
 potato field?
  • 1 0
 This looks insanely playfull for a DH Bike to be honest....
  • 3 1
 Looks like a Picasso.
  • 2 1
 Those wheels look poles apart
  • 1 0
 Perfect bike fo the world naked bike ride!
  • 1 0
 Waiting for 59 degree bike to come out. Let's see how slack we can get.
  • 1 0
 Actually we tested one but it's not very ideal. The 62° is a good pair to the 176mm travel on rear.
  • 1 0
 62 is the limit for even fox 40. slacker than that makes too much stress on fork . flexing..
  • 1 0
 @trauty: was kidding around about the 59 degree bike. Lol
  • 1 0
 I need to see a human on one.
  • 1 0
 Human enough? youtu.be/yvDKAPfb8aE
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 @polebicycles: thank you!
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 Do you mind if I sit on your Pole? Man, you're Pole is comfortable to sit on.
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 Need to Kashima coat that Pole!
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 That Rocky in the background of the 8th pic looks pretty sweet...
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 Paging Dr Z. Dr Z to the comment section, Dr Z.
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 looks like a Balfa stuck a Corsair with it's Pole offspring
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 would be a weird FB group for Pole, "Pole Riders"
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 Going extremely fast on this bike = smoking on a pole !
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 This is all getting a bit silly now..
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 The limousine of bikes
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 More dirt to the shock, more-e-e! I love such a kind of suspensions.
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 I like the dirt bike triangle propping up the bike
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 Better stock up on lube.
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 Looks like a mr big
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 DHfolding Bike :v
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 How soon till the brand is renamed.

www.reactiongifs.com/r/anbs.gif
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 Haven't we suffered enough???
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 i wouldn't touch that with a 176 mm Pole ...
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 Saddle nose in front of BB = bike not designed to be pedaled.
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 IS it April 1st AGAIN?
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