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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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EFBE TRI-TEST® GRAVITY – The Gold-Standard Test for Gravity Frames
The Remastered Stamina has a lot more going on than the shiny new electrophoretic finish. Considerable structural changes have been made to the design. When coupled with the even further…
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Party time – What makes a fun bike
If you are considering having a bike that is more party than business, you should read this article.
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Two new riding videos from Leigh Johnson
Leigh has provided two new videos lately – one with his Stamina 180 and one with Taival the hardtail. Check them out! Follow Leigh on Instagram Want to see more…
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Pole Evolink 158 LE – The dream build
“The first thing I thought was that I could get the Stamina 180 EN at a lower price than this build. Nevertheless, Evolink 158 LE is, utterly, remarkably, totally an…
Read moreOff-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…
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Pole Philosophy
Pole wants to create the fastest, most striking, and most thoughtfully designed machines. Pole is the ultimate expression of what we can do today. Our bikes are the ultimate expression…
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Transparency is the key!
I write this post to shed some light where we are with our production at the moment. The season has kicked in, and people are waiting for their products. We…
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Pole Enduro Race Team interview by the EWS
The first two rounds of Enduro World Series are done, and the next round is at Madeira. Joseph Nation broke arm last weekend doing his prep for the race. Joe…
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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…
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Pole Bicycles Welcomes The Loam Ranger
This post is old. Here are some alternative reads for you: Ryan contacted us right after we published the EVOLINK. He was one of the first guys who was exited…
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Pole Stamina prototype is rolling in
We published one month ago that we have Stamina. Now we have made it. The bike is now first of it’s kind, and it is built to go fast. The…
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Matti Lehikoinen joins Pole Bicycles
Matti Lehikoinen is one of the DH racing legends of our time, and now we are proud to present that he is joining the Pole team full time. He will…
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What we learned from Whistler during Crankworx
Crankworx is a big circus. Whistler’s rider amount peaks up during Crankworx, and a lot is going on. Whip contests, DH contests, EWS contest, slopestyle… you name it. It’s incredible to…
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The tipping point
My name is Leo Kokkonen. I’m the founder, major shareholder and President of Pole Bicycle Company. People often address me as a CEO but I’m not. CEO’s handle the daily…
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Machine production update part 1
We have been very sneaky about our factory and our processes as it’s a delicate subject to us. Now that we have delivered our first Machines we can be sure that…
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Pole Machine vlog part 2 2/2
The second part of our vlog is divided into two parts. In the afternoon where Leo does some random stuff and we take a look at Pole’s marketing plans and…
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Pole Machine vlog part 2 1/2
The second part of our vlog is divided into two parts. Morning and afternoon. The first part in the morning we take a look at our designer Leo’s training routine…
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Pole Machine vlog part 1
Happy new year everyone! We have been working really hard to get the Machine to production and here’s some inside stuff about Leo’s engineering and training. Here’s the first edit…
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How fast does a Pole really go?
Enduro magazine put together a test to see which bike would be the fastest enduro bike in the world. Want to find out how we did? Lets put it this…
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Arctic adventures, the path less taken
The stunning golden glow of Autumn as she paints the landscape in a palate of yellows, oranges, greens and reds. This is how the Arctic Circle looks this time of…
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