Pole Voima Is Incredible

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I will be buying one for myself.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

yep, since I first saw bike with a steeper seat angle - the privateer was first.. I knew that I needed one.
then I saw this machine and I gotta have one.

 

[Jay29er]

Just watched. Awesome video and can’t wait to get one on order. Thanks for the the review…

 

[#lazy]

Sorry guys but that looks shite , what’s with the bar and stem combo !

 

[Dozer]

Finally! Thanks Rob
It seems your dropper post is pretty high even when pushed all the way down?
What size dropper post do you use?
What is the shortest dropper post you could use but stil get good seat hight?

 

[2WheelsNot4]

Oh my ....

Im now very unhappy with my bike it looks fecking incredible.

But will Rob actually build it up ?. Or will he be sleeping with it for several weeks

 

[gbarfoot]

How does it compare to your kenevo 29er build????

 

[InRustWeTrust]

agree with rob, this bike ticks almost all the boxes of requirements.

I think pole can get a lot to do after this review

 

[ilostmypassword]

Sorry guys but that looks shite , what’s with the bar and stem combo !

I agree. Also glued together? No thanks.

 

[Sherman]

Finally! Thanks Rob
It seems your dropper post is pretty high even when pushed all the way down?
What size dropper post do you use?
What is the shortest dropper post you could use but stil get good seat hight?

K3 size seat tube height 400mm. Slamming seat all the way down probably not possibe and actually not needed (except for aesthetics for some).

Beautiful bike and amazing review video.

 

[thebarber]

What vat & customs duty would there be on this to uk?

 

[Zimmerframe]

What vat & customs duty would there be on this to uk?

From the Voima thread (vat/duty post) :

Voima Orders/Shipping Options

I ordered my Voima way back in July 2021 and was long wait of 10 1/2 months but at that point it was just a CAD render and prototype so wasn't expecting any time soon after? The rep in the UK Chris Wright has been really helpful in keeping me updated along the way. They've changed a lot of the...

www.emtbforums.com

 

[thebarber]

26%....
Fuk that!
Bike to door would be 11k+
Can't see it being twice as good and then some than my e sommet s

 

[RustyMTB]

As ever, shoot over to Europe, buy one, rag it round the local woods, stick it on the bike rack, covered in shit & sail through customs, keeping your mouth shut. Job done.

 

[Zimmerframe]

26%....
Fuk that!
Bike to door would be 11k+
Can't see it being twice as good and then some than my e sommet s

Did you take the Fin tax off .. so start with no tax and then add the uk taxes.

For example €7k +20% UK Vat + 6% uk import is €8900 ish. Convert to sterling, £7800.

 

[thebarber]

As ever, shoot over to Europe, buy one, rag it round the local woods, stick it on the bike rack, covered in shit & sail through customs, keeping your mouth shut. Job done.

I thought about that but howd I get on wi warranty when the motor pings?

 

[thebarber]

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Did you take the Fin tax off .. so start with no tax and then add the uk taxes.

For example €7k +20% UK Vat + 6% uk import is €8900 ish. Convert to sterling, £7800.

I'd have thought they'd do that already with the shipping going to gb

 

[StuR]

I think I like it
Great review Rob

Random question - what full face helmet are you wearing in this video ?
Thanks

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Here's one I priced up.​

Your build: 7,350.80€​

• Voima ExpressK3Raw Clear (No Protective Film) 6,935.48 €
• Rear SuspensionRockShox – Super Deluxe Ultimate (Air) 0.00 €
• DrivetrainSRAM GX 104.84 €
• Brake KITSRAM – Code RSC (220/200) 104.84 €
• Handlebar KITRace Face – Chester 35 0.00 €
• WheelsetMavic – E-Deemax 3 00.00 €
• Voima - Frame Protector 36.29 €
• Voima - Chain Guide & Bashguard 96.77 €
• Battery Cover Color UpgradeRaw Clear 72.58 €

For this, I'd expect the UK pricing to be as follows:

€7350 = £6441 GBP​

£6441 + 20% VAT = £7729
£7720 + 6% Import = £8183

TOTAL PRICE: £8183

Thats still cheaper than a 2023 Trek Rail 9.8 (£8350)

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

I will be buying one for myself.

they really need to sort that front brake.. look at the state of it..
everyone ive seen get one that has the moto setup has that dogs dinner setup for a front brake

 

[thebarber]

Here's one I priced up.​

Your build: 7,350.80€​

• Voima ExpressK3Raw Clear (No Protective Film) 6,935.48 €
• Rear SuspensionRockShox – Super Deluxe Ultimate (Air) 0.00 €
• DrivetrainSRAM GX 104.84 €
• Brake KITSRAM – Code RSC (220/200) 104.84 €
• Handlebar KITRace Face – Chester 35 0.00 €
• WheelsetMavic – E-Deemax 3 00.00 €
• Voima - Frame Protector 36.29 €
• Voima - Chain Guide & Bashguard 96.77 €
• Battery Cover Color UpgradeRaw Clear 72.58 €

For this, I'd expect the UK pricing to be as follows:

€7350 = £6441 GBP​

£6441 + 20% VAT = £7729
£7720 + 6% Import = £8183

TOTAL PRICE: £8183

Thats still cheaper than a 2023 Trek Rail 9.8 (£8350)


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So there's no tax on at checkout, not even Finnish?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

So there's no tax on at checkout, not even Finnish?

If you are in on the Finnish selected geography you will have 24% Finland VAT added. Selecting GB removes all tax, you then have to manually calculate taxes that you will be billed for when it enters the UK. Selecting GB means you only pay the bike tax free price when you order.

 

[Yorkshire Heathen]

I couldn't even wait for this full review video to drop.... I tried. Mine is already in transit right now and I can't wait! .... I'm going to watch the video now

 

[Yorkshire Heathen]

What vat & customs duty would there be on this to uk?

20% Vat & 6% Customs Duty - remember to select UK when using the configurator on the Pole website and it will deduct Finnish taxes for their export to UK price first. Voima Models - Pole Bicycles

 

[Yorkshire Heathen]

So there's no tax on at checkout, not even Finnish?

Nope - you pay UK Tax & Duty when it arrives.

 

[High Rock Ruti]

I will be buying one for myself.

High Rock Ruti

Thanks Rob

I was waiting impatiently for your review, got the Voima, about 7 weeks ago, your impressions are spot on to mine. I been switching back and fourth between 2021 Turbo Levo Pro and the Voima. I can really feel the extra weight on the Voima when lifting it, but not once the bike is moving it disappears. The Levo is more agile going very, very slowly, the weight and the geo, so what you do....go faster of course. The best climbing bike I've ever ridden, period. I got the Cane Creek coil with the 450 pound spring , I'm 210 with gear, Kane suggested a 600 pound spring, waiting, out of stock. The Cane is supper adjustable and I can feel each click of adjustment with the four twisting knobs for high speed/low speeds compression/rebound. The bike is industrial art, a jewel box.

I'm greatly relieved that you like the bike I was prepared to sell it if you gave it a bad review, I love it even more with your blessing.


Warm Regards Ruti

 

[2WheelsNot4]

. Also glued together? No thanks.

Well remember early Nukeproof hubs had a carbon body glued to outer alloy flanges.

..Oh no wait, they fell apart too

 

[High Rock Ruti]

Well remember early Nukeproof hubs had a carbon body glued to outer alloy flanges.

..Oh no wait, they fell apart too

High Rock Ruti

Just Imagine your bike splitting in two, and always at the wrong moment!

Warm Regards Ruti

 

[RoJo]

How does it compare to your kenevo 29er build????

Exactly what I was wondering. Can't wait to see what suspension Rob puts on there. A bike like this deserves some great suspension. Ohlins DH38?

 

[Jag009]

Well remember early Nukeproof hubs had a carbon body glued to outer alloy flanges.

..Oh no wait, they fell apart too

Do you worry about flying ? because lots of parts on modern passenger aircraft are glued together