Is Fox 38 maximum travel 180mm? If so this could be why
Pole Voima 190mm Travel EMTB
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Done.
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slickrock
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No chain guide? What was the calculus, if any? Does the new Sram drivetrain have anything to do with it?
Durrti
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Plummet
Flash Git
Yes it is. But that's still less than 190 zeb. On this type if bike id be more inclined to go more travel. Drop a fox 40. Actually I'm really interested in a Dorado up front.
Plummet
Flash Git
Nice, what's the weight? Now go get it dirty!
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Weight is 24.6 KG
Fox 180mm but stock head angle and front height maintained by using the +5mm Works Components reach adjust
Fox 180mm but stock head angle and front height maintained by using the +5mm Works Components reach adjust
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I prefer the Fox over the Zeb, even though I lose 10mm travel.
One of the reasons I recently bought a 160mm A2 Zeb was because travel can be increased up to 190mm in the future if required. I prefer to service my own suspension.
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its a huge bike but still concerned for you with the K2
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Actually it’s fine! 485mm reach 1313 wheelbase!its a huge bike but still concerned for you with the K2
well damn, my Large Levo is 455 reach with 1235 wheelbase
My XL Levo had a 480 reach with a 1266 wheelbase
you're still a brave man ! but if it fits you it will deffo fit me
Pretty much perfect.
I hope you persuaded Leo to get rid of the battery lock and key for the next version
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I did speak with him about this. And the charge port rubber plug.Pretty much perfect.
I hope you persuaded Leo to get rid of the battery lock and key for the next version
He also mentioned that these are Bosch problems to solve as well - and hopefully we will see some better solution in the future.
My wish list for Bosch is a better lock system, keyless, a better charger integration (MagSafe / unidirectional would be much better, that port sucks trying to work out the correct way round!) and also a 750Wh Race Battery, that saves a chunk of weight. The 750Wh is thicc and chonky.
Pole Factory is amazing by the way. I have a video out soon on it.
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DD tyres on this. But I have DH casings also when these are done!
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I ran the new SRAM without a guide for months and no issues. So will see how it goes on the VoimaNo chain guide required with the new Sram?
Looking good
In terms of sizing @dobbyhasfriends - overall geometry is the most important factor to consider IMO. For example, I’d prefer something a bit longer if I was riding a 65 head angle and 150mm travel bike - because it’s not quite as stable / forgiving on the steep tech. They can feel a bit twitchy, especially if short reach and short wheelbase with steeper head angle.
For the Voima, wheelbase in K2 is still longer than most L and XL bikes. It’s slack, and has long travel - and it’s just so stable with this geo. Reach at 485 is totally doable.
I still have the K3 demo bike so can share more comparisons when I’ve ridden the K2, but after a quick test it feels great so far.
In summary=
Slack bikes, long travel, modern geo = can go shorter
Trail based bikes, conservative geo = a bit longer
I can help you with that
on my way !good info, I've not ridden enough different bikes to know this stuff, thanks
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Weight, K2, tubeless.
DD tyres.
DD tyres.
yorkshire89
E*POWAH Master
I think it's just the seat tube angle / short cranks that puts me off. My knees hurt just looking at it, can't imagine pedalling it on a big ride.
The bike looks slightly less ugly the more I look at it though!
The bike looks slightly less ugly the more I look at it though!
I think people choosing this for a long gentle ride would be buying the wrong bike.
Winch and plummet for park laps appear to be it's natural habitat.
Winch and plummet for park laps appear to be it's natural habitat.
yorkshire89
E*POWAH Master
It doesn't matter what type of ride it is. I do 2 battery park lap days all the time and it's a long time in the saddle.
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Bike pron
More like readers wives ;-)
Murphius
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So does Rob have the only Voima ID in the wild? Did Leo comment on production rates and order backlog?
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Build Vid if anyone is interested
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