How to buy a Pole bike
Buying a Pole is simple. Choose the size best for your height (see sizing chart), choose the build option that suits your budget and style, choose the color or finishing …
Size matters – Sizing guide for Pole Bicycles
There is nothing more satisfying than blasting around on a bike that fits you perfectly. A correctly sized bike becomes an extension of your body. So it’s really worth putting …
Bicycle dynamics and pedaling efficiency
Pedalling efficiency in suspension bike depends from many variables. There’s nothing really special about the physics to person who is educated in physics and mechanics. If you want to market …
What is Anti Squat and pedal kickback
I’ve been part of many discussions about how Anti Squat (later AS) affects the suspension. I’ve noticed that it’s not a simple way to explain this but I’ll try. Anti …
Pole Enduro Team Pre-Season Catch Up
After what seems like an eternity (18 months to be precise) the Enduro World Series is back and the first race of 2021 is almost here! With tensions still running …
Leo Kokkonen in a GMBN podcast; History, problem-solving, carbon, geometry… etc.
Henry from the Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) made a podcast with Leo 3rd of February, discussing progressive geometry, why we decided not to go for carbon frames, and the …
Off-season catch-up with Leigh and Joe
A few months have passed since the last EWS round at the picture-perfect Zermatt, Switzerland, and the legendary Trophy of Nations at Finale Ligure, Italy. These two events closed the …
Blazing Pole 158 – A brief moment with Blaise Wall and his EVOLINK 158
Blaise has been riding Pole Evolink 158 as our ambassador since January. We thought it would be a good time to ask him what’s up and how’s the bike?
Leigh Johnson: Could I be competitive on the Evolink 158?
Previously published by the name of “EVOLINK Price drop”. Check out the bikes! As a recap here’s what our boy Leigh Johnson has to say about EVOLINK Here’s Leigh’s message …
Joe Nation – Rider Down!
The Crash After a focused month of training following the Tasmanian EWS I was putting the finishing touches on the preparation by timing a few race paced laps of my …
What is the difference between Stamina 140 and 180
Our sales get a lot of questions of people wondering which Stamina should they get. We asked the people who have been involved a lot to the development and testing …
Pole Enduro Team ready for race – EWS Round 1 – Rotorua, NZ
The team is excited to kick the season off here in Rotorua for the World Enduro opening round. After a productive off-season developing and testing the Stamina the guys are …
Designer Spotlight // Leo Kokkonen
This week Ryan interviews Leo Kokkonen, Pole Bicycles founder and bike designer. Leo shares how he went from a bike-loving kid in Finland to being the driving force behind a …
Pole Enduro Team Spotlight // Matti Lehikoinen
Ryan sits down with World Cup Downhill legend Matti Lehikoinen to talk about his new role as Pole Enduro Team Manager. Matti shares his plans for the upcoming EWS race …
Enduro Team Rider Spotlight // Leigh Johnson
This week, Beth chats with Leigh Johnson in Madeira, Portugal during the Pole Enduro Team Camp. They talk about the upcoming season, training and testing new gear. The whole …
Enduro Team Rider Spotlight // Joe Nation
While in Madeira, Ryan had a chance to sit down with Joe Nation to talk about the new team, the bike and the one thing he needs most at …
