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2021 Pole

Taival EN

A 29″ steel frame hardtail enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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Weight28.9 lbs  
FrameSteel
SuspensionHardtail, 150mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik Ultimate
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXX1 Eagle, X01 Eagle
BrakesSRAM G2 RSC Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Taival EN
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Taival EN

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Reviews
Singletrack World
Review: The Pole Taival Frameset is long but not unwieldy

Jun 2021 · Andi Sykes

Earlier in the year, Andi took delivery of a Pole Taival frameset, a bike that has helped rekindle his love of steel hardtails once again.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Pole Taival Hardtail Review

Jan 2019 · Thomas Corfield

Finnish company Pole have championed extremely long, low and slack bikes since day one and we were eager to see how the Taival hardtail would ride – would the longest stats in the test deaden the ride? This bike is part of a group test: The best hardcore hardtail you can buy – 7 bikes […]

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Chromoly

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Ultimate

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

None

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, 73mm English/BSA threaded

Headset

Cane Creek, ZS44/ZS56

Stem

Truvativ Descendant, 35mm bar clamp

Handlebar

Truvativ Descendant Carbon Riser, 35mm clamp diameter

Saddle

Ergon

Seatpost

BikeYoke Revive dropper, Drop: 125mm (XS/SM/MD), 160mm (LG/XL)

TypeDropper

Pedals

None

Grips

Ergon

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

None

Crank

SRAM X01 Eagle Carbon DUB, 170mm length

Shifters

SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XX1 Eagle XG-1299, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth

Chain

SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed

Chain Guide

None

Brakes

SRAM G2 RSC, 200mm rotors

TypeSRAM G2 RSC Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM G2 RSC

Wheels
Rims

Mavic Deemax Pro wheelset

Spokes

Mavic Deemax Pro wheelset

Front Hub

Mavic Deemax Pro wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with XD driver

Rear Hub

Mavic Deemax Pro wheelset, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with XD driver

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 3C, EXO, TR, 29" x 2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C, EXO, TR, 29" x 2.3"

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