Neil Donoghue's Pole Stamina 180 | GMBN Presenter Pro Bike Check

[@gmbntech]

If you had this bike, where would you ride it?

[@whitezetecs08]

Neil, are you running 203mm discs front and back? Would be good to see a comparison on disc sizes against speed on a section of trail... I’m a heavy rider and ride 203 front and 180 back on my orange five, and I’m considering going 203 rear as I tend to drag the back... opinions welcome! Keep up the good work love the channel 👍

[@scottlstone]

Wow you are running some seriously large Rotors if you opt for a 203mm at the rear. Let me know if it works as I’m quite heavy too 95-100kg

[@scottlstone]

Can I have the link to where we can get hold of these brakes?

[@alexwilloughby1666]

rogate

[@jdwells7233]

It would be my everyday ride.. Everywhere..

[@redlancer7263]

I love the yellow spokes😍

[@woduk]

Mavic wheels :)

[@noviceinvestoruk2955]

When I read: "Neil's pole stamina" I thought: "wow that's a change of pace" 👀

[@hobo_overland]

I'd love to see a future video where you visit Pole and show the frame being machined. As an engineer the construction of the frame fascinates me.

[@dep1001]

Dang... alright then... let's have a look at Neil's Pole!

[@gmbntech]

Make sure you get an eyeful of it

[@wd2859]

No. Neil rides pole.

[@ChadLudlow]

I only clicked the video so I could learn more about Neil's Pole Stamina. I have the occasional issue with mine. I've tried everything.

[@junglegeorge_mtb]

@@gmbntech I left a comment about Neils seat, where can you buy that exact one? With the Ergon writing on the side in big? Can’t find it anywhere!

[@Allison_Burgers69]

5:04 that bee is doing a bike check.

[@scottlstone]

Great to see Alloy, where a world is slowly being overtaken by those exotic Carbon counterparts! I bet that can withstand a Gee Atherton crash!

[@dylan-5287]

Man that's a beautiful bike. Neil really did pimp that thing out haha.

[@subhoghosh7620]

I would love to see more presenter bike checks.

[@Mr._Keeps]

Have always had a keen interest in learning more about Neil's pole stamina.......

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

Stunning bit of kit. 👍👍

[@subhoghosh7620]

This bike is incredibly beautiful.

[@tylerreid1789]

I just got a set of those VIttoria Mazza tires and love them so far. I only have one ride on them, but so far I've noticed they roll quite nicely given hown knobby they are. They also have tons of grip in loose dirt and flat corners.

[@YoYosAmusement]

Fantastic episode! Would like to see this continue on and possibly a full bike check with your whole stable. Loved seeing the bike cave episode, but go into more detail on the other bikes like this!

[@Willdrknght]

Stunning bike Neil , my wish list bike for sure !

[@herbertzielinski8505]

Trickstuff brakes yes!!! By far the best out there

[@xlamontx]

Looks awesome Neil.👍🏾

[@bensun432]

this is a perfect bike! Super impressed with Pole

[@gpearce11]

Very, very nice. Have you considered switching the Lyrik to the Zeb since it came out, or do you prefer the Lyrik?

[@th_js]

It's beautiful, I confirm that bike is amazing

[@jamesherd9132]

Hi Neil hope you had a good christmas and all the best for the new year

[@shafhamid83]

You didn't mention about the bike's geometry

[@zacg2953]

you can see that online, he talks about what is special about his

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

That's one awesome bike Neil very very nice!

[@curtisf.r6233]

Never mind the bike.. see that GMBN water bottle!? 😍😻

[@sticksspokesropes2342]

We hope you make it to 2021 Crankworx Whistler and bring this beast!

[@samuelcash9791]

You didn't mention your 77designz chainguide

[@jordimoya9324]

piece of art

[@davidland8217]

Neil’s pole stamina surely belongs on a different platform than KZbin- there are kids watching this! 🤣🤣🤣

[@satchelofdoom1564]

Wish I had a grim donut too.

[@harryrichards4654]

Put a rock shock axs for the 150mm dropper because then you’d just have brake cables and that would be sick

[@chelarestelar]

Damn, is that frame beautiful... I got a st530 and I'm pretty happy with it, my only complaint is that I busted the rear wheel and had to put a narrower rim on that. I think I'll go for a 11s or 12s next year and 4 pot calipers and maybe a different fork

[@jonathanangieri153]

Bro BUT HOW MUCH DOES IT WEIGH?! Such a trick bike! I definitely think the oil slick idea you have will way better than the gold cassette and chain. Cheers Neil

[@rw8214]

Cool hoverfly action

[@m8k1shaiz8]

Nice bike. Every time I switch back to my Diretissima bike, I almost fall over my handlebars. But converting all of my bikes to direttissima brakes is a bit expensive. 😎😎

[@seventysevenfiji]

90 percent of all modern bikes look the same to me, nice that the Pole actually looks a bit different. But all the 29er fullies look like freight trains.... Goodness they're huge

[@tamino_w]

New video! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@junglegeorge_mtb]

Where can you buy that exact seat? Only Ergon SM enduro pro titanium seats I’ve seen don’t come with Ergon in big on the side? Is his specially made with the white writing on the side in big?

[@SonnyJmSonnyJm]

I can't find them anywhere

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

That bike is sick👍🏻

[@CoffeeMonster12]

Its actually quite healthy

[@andrewgreenwood8727]

love the bike Neil ! How much are your wicked brakes for the full package roughly ? Hope your good self & family are having a wonderful Xmas !

[@ExcelInstructor]

I would ride everywhere, to be honest! It's a superbike in my opinion, so if everything would ease up, we have beautiful mountains in Poland (south) great lake views on the north-east side, so if I had the time and this bike I would travel Poland everywhere! - that is basically my dream - to ride, ride, ride everywhere on a bike, and get paid for it.

[@paulhampson366]

Hi Neil, do you run any tokens in your 180mm fork and what LSC/Rebound settings? I weigh the same 73kg with gear and have 25% sag at 75psi LSC fully open and -8 rebound. I wouldn't want to go any softer but do wonder if it would give me more grip. Thanks dude & cool bike🤘

[@th_js]

Experiment!!!

[@JustBens]

What brand is the saddle??

[@hjalteholdgaard3814]

Ergon

[@sameol_g7553]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@JustBens]

Wow didn't think anyone would actually reply seriously😂

[@SonnyJmSonnyJm]

Why can't I find those ergon saddles anywhere with the big writing on????

[@JC-wo8is]

How does this compare to your more do it all trail bikes? like the Canyon spectral. Do you ever grab it for the local trails or its it strictly a bike for the Alps and big enduro trails ?

[@mamAmojj]

SUOMI MAINITTU. TORILLA TAVATAAN!!! :D

[@timotheyszczepanski6644]

damn. trickstuff are having trouble keeping up they're closing down till maybe late February cuz restructuring and they just grew too fast Best of luck trickstuff!

[@iliketoridebikes]

What happened to the Morsa? Can't find it anywhere and it's not even on Vittoria's website any more.

[@xeroblade012]

Is that the RS Lyrik Blake used in Megavalance?

[@darcyphillips70]

The Pagani Zonda of MTB, I’d sell my soul for a Pole

[@corentinbonmardion3476]

Looking to buy one but doesn't seem very playful? Is that true the geo is very particular..🤷‍♂️

[@reubenbacon9156]

What’s the ride like? Is a point in a straight line and plough missile or can it be a poppy fun do it all bike?

[@Celeon999A]

I'll take it that the saddle is the Ergon Enduro Pro Titanium ? It seems they do not actually sell these peticular ones with the big white Ergon on the sides. At least i just cant find them anywhere and they are not even featured on the Ergon website except a "stealth" version of them without the letters. Sadly it seems these are special issues only handed out to influencers. Guess the huge Ergon on the sides is just to ensure people seeing it on influencer bikes do really get which brand it is. :-D Sad though, would rather like to buy these than the stealth version.

[@juanjose0917]

You‘re right. This is the Team Edition, only handed to sponsored riders.

[@86309]

X01 but with a carbon cocky wheel cage...

[@ChrisKim-eo9ku]

What did you say the chain guide was called again? Didn't catch that

[@robleschristianq.9219]

Pro bike check please of the 2 merida bikes(cross country and down country)

[@johnson6756242535627]

What’s the cover on the back of the fork brace? Is that home made or something you can pick up - great idea!!!!

[@rudyanzgeneziz1730]

5:28 achi still looking for his mom

[@kentotbasi]

Nothing on the cockpit??abt stem length, bar rise, bar width, stem spacers etc.

[@ninjazzrhythm400]

Bee: "bike looks sweet"

[@tedidebelic798]

As you said the trickstuff are insane lot of folks say they even get better with time because they work them self in and lose a bit of the breakpoint 😅, that said these are real ⚓⚓

[@keinakayama8636]

How is morsa performance as rear tyre?

[@thefullstop23]

Anybody know where to get the exact same saddle Neil and the crew are using, or is it custom built? I know its the "Ergon SM Enduro Pro Ti Men". Online I can only see the plain black ones without the word "ERGON", whereas I've seen Doddy rock the same design Neil is using here. Any help?

[@alejandro9rojas]

Did you ever find out?

[@greyf80m3]

how do you like the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate? I've been thinking of getting one for my trail bike as an upgrade...

[@goncalocarmona500]

I’ve been a Fox fan boi for years and just got a Lyrik Ultimate...it’s very good...very plush but very supportive! Don’t think about it, just get one! Only issue is deciding on the colour!

[@user-cr4cj6sy3t]

Why do you use 2.3 and 2.4 instead of 2.4 and 2.5 lets say ? What is the advantage

[@asquare9316]

cool bike, but after playing it back 3 times I still can't figure out how much travel he said the fork has. I thought it would be in the writeup, but it isn't. Can someone help me out?

[@th_js]

180mm

[@romkasponka]

How about that swing arm and it geometry? It seems very simple design comparing it with other brands?

[@th_js]

Are you blind?

[@pinballnate83]

Nice title, you cheeky bastards!! 🤣

[@badlarry172]

nice

[@zarabarti7146]

😍😍😍

[@jameswarren9989]

How many tokens in the rear shock?

[@aarni_l449]

Finland gang

[@th_js]

Kyllä

[@fransnyman9059]

Kyllä

[@nawaal4452]

Does Neil pump his pole a lot?

[@cjcox1480]

Would you recommend the Pole for park riding? Or is it pure race bike..

[@th_js]

It is good for both

[@cdwag23]

You didn't talk about the geometry once

[@jeremybnz]

"Neils Pole Stamina" I thought this was GMBN not Pronhub!

[@hench_wrench_repairs]

NEIL!!! I don't think theres meant to be a washer above and below the brake adapter, thats why the brakes aren't touching the full rotor. You should remove them 6:37

[@gmbntech]

Thanks for the tip! We'll take another look

[@hench_wrench_repairs]

@@gmbntech you guys checked it?

[@samfalk8420]

#AskGMBNTech If a steep seat tube angle is so beneficial, why not make them a full 90 degrees?

[@aakos26]

The reach would be too short, uncomfortable ride and bike would be unbalanced.

[@kleinkurti]

@@aakos26since the seat tube angle doesn't effect the position of the bottom bracket, it doesn't effect the reach either. You mean it effects the top tube length

[@aakos26]

@@kleinkurti you are right! I correct myself: the effective top tube length would be short and uncomfortable.

[@stefone3774]

You don't user sdp pedals?

[@a.l.shawzy3937]

Should i get a sanquentin 3 or calibire triple b

[@th_js]

No

[@johncast9565]

Would be cool if you 180'd the entire bike you know... 180 travel 180 dropper 180 rotors 180 cranks 180 oz of water bottles

[@lancepillarda9944]

what if a full suspension has a single sided chainstay feature? is it possible

[@breadunslicer8580]

millyard bike kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWScoIWVbLuqnJo

[@lancepillarda9944]

@@breadunslicer8580 thanks bro

[@cjcox1480]

How come no Meg Neg?

[@1969Escobar]

❤👍🤘

[@jankaskyevitchjellbet7293]

Prototype?

[@kaleabis3822]

SRAM makes a rainbow chain bro

[@luciouskyles4500]

Can we just appreciate the fish?

[@christophlinimayr7401]

Whats the weight?

[@thomashardbattle4287]

Is neil there for Christmas

[@bimfred]

Grim Donut!

[@randombudd1429]

How heavy is the whole set up? Thanks 😁

[@germi1]

Close to 16kg I guess, Pole aren’t light bikes

[@oneX1988]

It’s actually really light. My Setup with maxxis tires, without pedals and inserts is 13.8 kg

[@RegularJonMTB]

What’s the head angle?

[@SpencerBaum]

63.5

[@andyg7769]

pinkbike tested this bike and the rear triangle snapped.

[@ray0311]

you hadn't broke that thing yet?

[@Pillokun]

It looks really nice and all but why not take a stripped down dirt-bike and ad a crankset to it instead of the engine :p

[@Juddly05]

Got some stamina on the pole huh?

[@ExcelInstructor]

#Neil #ASKGMBN #ASKNEIL - I have big-time trouble finding the best brakes for me, you already said like 4-5 times that those breaks are insanely good, but what about Magura MT7? according to this site: enduro-mtb.com/en/best-mtb-disc-brake-can-buy/ MT7's are the strongest and fastest-slowing brakes on the market. Can you say ur opinion about both? Maybe GMBN can do a comparison of the 2? currently, I'm using Saint brakes, and for my normal Kross Level 6 bikes they are working fine or even great, but on my Scott big jon 2016 they simply do not work as great as on Kross. (they both been serviced in few bike shops and by me, to no avail in properly slowing down, and I can't believe that all 3 of them I'm using are from a bad batch or sth. Yes, I am using mineral oil for all of them.

[@chrisridesbicycles]

The MT7 only wins the 45 to 0 category. One problem with brake tests is that they are done with the stock pads. This might be a fair test condition and it would be a lot of work testing all pads for every brake is a lot of work but it is also a thing you can change for little money. If you have not, get Trickstuff 260 Power pads for your Saint. I used this combination for years and it never let me down (in sharp contrast to SRAM/Avid brakes) and worked better than with the stock pads.

[@LastAphelion]

Did you ever find something else? i have since heard that TRP DHR Evos are one of the best brakes, some people like them more than Hayes, Shimano, Sram, Magura, etc

[@mindless7577]

That bike screams downhill thats where i would ride it

[@ertugrul791]

That’s a hyper bike

[@ethanroan]

I just don't understand how people run such low tire pressure, I run 35 in the rear and 28 in the front. Otherwise my tires and rims would be destroyed.

[@tekjim]

Cushcore

[@marleyheath8608]

How come it has a straight head Tube but the pike is tapered

[@th_js]

It is not a straight head-tube and it's a Lyrik, not a Pike.

[@bubbastard]

Don’t do any huck to flats