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A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 180mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XX1 Eagle, X01 |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
158cm – 171cm
168cm – 180cm
178cm – 189cm
186cm – 199cm
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Summary
The Pole Machine is an innovative enduro bike known for its extreme geometry, delivering exceptional stability and confidence at high speeds on rough terrain. It features a steep seat tube angle that provides an efficient and comfortable climbing position, while its long wheelbase and balanced suspension ensure composed descending performance. Despite some challenges in tight corners and manuals, the bike excels in carrying momentum and inspiring rider trust.
Exceptional stability and confidence at high speeds
Efficient climbing with a steep seat tube angle
Unique geometry and in-house manufacturing
Comfortable and balanced ride quality
Impressive traction and suspension performance
Difficult to manual due to long wheelbase
High price point
Challenging in tight, low-speed corners
Potential bearing and durability concerns
Heavier than some competitors
This is surely one of the most innovative bikes around.
BikeRadarThe Machine just hunkers down giving the confidence to keep the brakes off and the throttle open.
Dirt MountainbikeThe Pole Machine is a real superbike. Similar to a supercar, the faster you ride, the better it gets.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe balance of the Machine made it easy to trust the bike and let it go.
NSMBThis is the kind of bike where you can let off the brakes and trust that everything will be all right – it delivers a level of composed stability that's more typically associated with a downhill bike.Pinkbike
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Jul 2019 · Hurricanejoel
Longer and slacker doesn't even begin to tell the story - but what does it all mean on the trail?
Jan 2019 · Mike Kazimer
How long and slack can you go? The Pole Machine is unlike anything else currently on the market.
Delivers a level of stability and confidence typically associated with downhill bikes
Good climbing performance, especially considering how well it descends
Room for three water bottles
Pricey for an aluminum frame
Riders without technical terrain nearby should look elsewhere
Frame construction technique isn't entirely proven in mountain bike world
Aug 2018
Taking the CNC machined, bolted-together Machine frame down the 2nd stage of EWS Whistler...
Apr 2018 · Seb Stott
Pole’s self-proclaimed ‘superbike’ is built like a plane, but does it fly on the trails?
Addictively speed-hungry and easy to ride fast on gnarly terrain
Comfortable on the climbs thanks to efficient suspension and steep seat angle
Long wheelbase takes strength and technique to manual properly
Innovation isn’t cheap, and be prepared to wait if you want one
Apr 2018 · John Bennett
The Machine is a 180mm front/160mm rear travel 29er with a 63.9-degree headtube angle and extremely steep 78-degree seat tube angle. Chainstays can accommodate up to a 3.0 tire. - Mtbr.com
Apr 2018 · Christoph Bayer
No bike has been attracting more attention in recent weeks than the Pole Machine. It calls previously held notions of design into question before you've even swung a leg over. But as soon as you do, you will have a completely new world opened up to you.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik RCT3, 110x15mm Boost axle Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe RCT, DB2T, 230mm x 65mm Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series |
| Stem | Truvativ Descendant, 35mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Truvativ Descendant Carbon riser, 35mm clamp diameter |
| Saddle | Ergon |
| Seatpost | Bikeyoke Revive Dropper Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Ergon |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM X01 Carbon Eagle Boost |
| Shifters | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1299 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle, 12-speed |
| Chain Guide | OneUp |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC, 200mm rotors Type: SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Code RSC |
| Rims | DT Swiss EX1501 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss EX1501 |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss EX1501 |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss EX1501 |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 29" x 2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion SS, TR EXO, 29" x 2.3" |
First added 3 September
Last updated 3 September
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