Pole Voima 190mm Travel EMTB
- Thread starter Rob Rides EMTB
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Plummet
Flash Git
It certainly is awesome. But my dream build spec would be quite different to this!....
@Rob Rides EMTB What happened to e-storia, is it on demo Voima?
I chatted with EXT folks in Sedona this March, and they strongly suggested going with e-storia over arma for Voima. Not because of steel shaft, because oil volumes and adjustment range on storia are larger.
And they said that ext long travel fork is not really there yet, but will be sometime later.
EXT arma v2 on my Pole Machine is best shock I ever had, it worked so well from the factory with custom bike/weight/style tune that I never touched any settings. Probably just adjusted rebound once while above 2500m alt mark due to major temperature drop.
While CCDB Kitsuma on mine feels nice and can be tuned, nothing beats personal custom shimstack tune from pros.
When the EXT Era LT is out I’ll probably swap ZEB to it, and probably shock as well.
I chatted with EXT folks in Sedona this March, and they strongly suggested going with e-storia over arma for Voima. Not because of steel shaft, because oil volumes and adjustment range on storia are larger.
And they said that ext long travel fork is not really there yet, but will be sometime later.
EXT arma v2 on my Pole Machine is best shock I ever had, it worked so well from the factory with custom bike/weight/style tune that I never touched any settings. Probably just adjusted rebound once while above 2500m alt mark due to major temperature drop.
While CCDB Kitsuma on mine feels nice and can be tuned, nothing beats personal custom shimstack tune from pros.
When the EXT Era LT is out I’ll probably swap ZEB to it, and probably shock as well.
jbrown15
Well-known member
Pedals and a coil shock and this thing is knocking on the door of 26kg.
Beautiful bike no matter what the scale says though.
No, the frame comes assembled, motor and swingarm installed.
TOLM
Member
Frame with links and shock 5-5.2kg?? Heavy but not horrible i guess. Half a kilo heavier than heavy ass endure frames like older gt force or commencal meta am
TOLM
Member
Totally.. As long as you can ride a 26k bike of course
Nice ^^
Looking GOOD.
Definitely on the top of my dream bike list.
Have anyone tried to put a Kindernay Vii and Gates belt drive on this Beauty?
That swingarm begs for a belt drive. (No need to split the frame to use a belt)
Plummet
Flash Git
I am also keen to understand what X2 and not E-Storia. More testing? or is x2 your preference?
I am also really keen to understand @Rob Rides EMTB impression of K3 V K2. More Cramped seated cockpit but more dynamic standing descending cockpit V longer seated more but longer less dynamic for descending the tight.
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jbrown15
Well-known member
Say what you want but the Wild is light weight depending on the configuration. Rob himself weighed one in a 20.81kg with a 625wh battery and race motor even on Assegai tires and no pedals. It's right in his video.
The one he was testing came in at 22.9kg for an XL, with the 750wh battery and double down casing Assegai tires. I'd say that's pretty good.
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jbrown15
Well-known member
But it’s still not a Voima.
I don’t think it’s trying to be…lol
TOLM
Member
My 22 heckler is built like a tank. 21kh with 504 an battery and close to 22 with 720wh.
Madmountainman
Member
OK, i've read through the thread and i'm going to continue riding analogue. The cramped cockpit, due to the too steep SA, is a no for me and the sticking plaster solutions of ramming your seat back or using an adapter will only add premature wear to the dropper. It's also increasing the potential for knee problems, as the SA will see a lot of riders with their knee position way in front of their pedal axles, which is ergonomically all wrong.
Lastly, the cracks and seam splitting really concern me.
Lastly, the cracks and seam splitting really concern me.
TOLM
Member
Cracks and seam splitting.. I missed that. Was this covered in this thread?
Thx
Silent Drone
Member
I saw a Pole Voima in the wild on the trail during my ride last night in Santa Clara, Utah
MrSimmo
E*POWAH Elite World Champion
Has @Rob Rides EMTB or anyone compared the Voima 190mm with a Kenevo/29er custom build? - I.e. which way would you go? - Voima 190mm or the 29er Kenevo build?
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Yes. I have both bikes (Kenevo 29er).
I wanted the Kenevo performance with the Bosch motor and 750 battery. What I got with the Pole is that and more - the Pole climbs better and has a very similar feeling to ride, but the rear suspension is a little bit more progressive for the biggest of compressions. Also, with SRAM Transmission, I can run it on Voima, the Kenevo is too old school (Non UDH). Transmission works crazy good, I don't think I ever want to go back to anything else.
From the way it rides, to the build quality, everything is very very good.
The 2023 Voima, in the setup I have it in, is the best bike I've ever ridden (IMO, of course).
MrSimmo
E*POWAH Elite World Champion
Thanks Rob, sounds great.
The only thing holding me back is the hardcore speed limiting (power assistance cut off) Bosch employ on their systems. 15mph must really kill the experience of the bike! I don't fancy connecting a new Voima to a power drill after every ride
This bike looks amazing but frankly with 85 NM of instant torque and lightweight fast rolling tires (compared to other 2 wheeled things, say a KX450F which has 44 NM of torque) it's no bicycle!
Regarding fit, I've definitely found I'm on an extreme end and like long Reach bikes. I simply want to stand and have my hands fall comfortably on to the grips, and the same when I sit. While preferably being on a 40mm stem. Just like the MX bikes I grew up racing you should have heavy feet/ light hands when standing and you shouldn't have to lean back/ forward to achieve that.
This means even at only 181cm I like a Reach about 500-510mm, combined with a steep seat tube angle so that when seated the bars are very comfortably at my hands.
WB doesn't matter one iota imo and I'm very strong through tight spaces on my long bikes. WB is just the consequence of the best other dimensions and it just ism whatever it is. Don't choose a bike based on WB, choose your other dimensions correctly.
I've also been a huge proponent of long CS length but I'm curious if even steeper sta's (my current best bike is 77.6', and I want steeper) will negate some of the need for long CS length as it naturally moves more weight forward.
Anyways, bike is sick.
Regarding fit, I've definitely found I'm on an extreme end and like long Reach bikes. I simply want to stand and have my hands fall comfortably on to the grips, and the same when I sit. While preferably being on a 40mm stem. Just like the MX bikes I grew up racing you should have heavy feet/ light hands when standing and you shouldn't have to lean back/ forward to achieve that.
This means even at only 181cm I like a Reach about 500-510mm, combined with a steep seat tube angle so that when seated the bars are very comfortably at my hands.
WB doesn't matter one iota imo and I'm very strong through tight spaces on my long bikes. WB is just the consequence of the best other dimensions and it just ism whatever it is. Don't choose a bike based on WB, choose your other dimensions correctly.
I've also been a huge proponent of long CS length but I'm curious if even steeper sta's (my current best bike is 77.6', and I want steeper) will negate some of the need for long CS length as it naturally moves more weight forward.
Anyways, bike is sick.
jbrown15
Well-known member
Maybe consider a Crestline? Similar travel at 180/175mm but a little closer to the geo you’re looking for and a similar price.
RS 75/50 EEB – SOLD OUT – Crestline Bikes
crestlinebikes.com
Plummet
Flash Git
I would if i could land one into nz for less than $18k. But min cost into nz is $22k, and that's for a spec I dont want. If i then bought and sold parts to get to my spec if would cost $26k. Thats just crazy time.Maybe consider a Crestline? Similar travel at 180/175mm but a little closer to the geo you’re looking for and a similar price.
RS 75/50 EEB – SOLD OUT – Crestline Bikes
Plummet
Flash Git
Is there plenty of long travel e bikes out there? I can't find many at all above 170mm rear end.
jbrown15
Well-known member
Yeah that would definitely be a costly bike.
Some other long travel e-bikes to consider. Norco Range VLT or a Devinci e-Spartan.
Both 29er’s with 700wh batteries or larger.
I only wish they used Bosch motors.
Darkyhs
Well-known member
Confirmed today the payment with Pole and waiting for the new beast to be shipped! With the CX Race motor 
@Rob Rides EMTB , we need a dedicated POLE Sub
@Rob Rides EMTB , we need a dedicated POLE Sub
Here's one for the moderators, would it be an idea to split this thread and have a separate thread for sizing?
There doesn't seem to be much riding of the bike and observations how it handlers on trail etc, it's all size related.
Just an idea, don't shoot me
There doesn't seem to be much riding of the bike and observations how it handlers on trail etc, it's all size related.
Just an idea, don't shoot me
yorkshire89
E*POWAH Master
Here's one for the moderators, would it be an idea to split this thread and have a separate thread for sizing?
There doesn't seem to be much riding of the bike and observations how it handlers on trail etc, it's all size related.
Just an idea, don't shoot me
Vids of it being ridden downhill would be nice
we have a thread for people to post their rideouts
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This is my first attempt at creating a mini video of a weekend riding with the mrs , and not that type of riding calm down lads ? Hope you enjoy It’s filmed on a GoPro hero7 And the software used to create it was Filmora cheap and cheerful at £40 for the year I did have to purchase a sound...
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