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

Check out Neil's Pole Stamina 180 in this GMBN presenter bike check. As is tradition, Neil found a cool bit of graffiti whilst in Finale for the EWS and took some time to describe the set up that he's running to make him feel at home on the tight and rocky trails that made for some of the hardest Enduro racing this year!
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Rider info: Neil weighs about 70 kg and is 5'11 tall.
Frame: Pole Stamina 180 size Medium
Fork: Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate with 65psi & 1 token
Shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe 200psi & 1 token
Wheelset: Mavic Deemax Pro 29" - 28mm internal width
Tyres: Vittoria Mazza 2.4 front / Vittoria Morsa 2.3 rear (both Enduro casing)
Brakes: Trickstuff Direttissima
Rotors: Trickstuff Dachle Disc 203mm f/r
Handlebar: Truvativ Descendant Carbon Bars - 760mm
Stem: Truvativ Descendant 50mm
Grips: Ergon GE1 Evo Factory
Seatpost: Crankbrothers Highline 170mm dropper
Saddle: Ergon SM Enduro Pro Ti Men
Shifters: Sram AXS Wireless Shifter
Rear Mech: Sram AXS Wireless Mech
Chainset: Sram XO1 Carbon Cranks 170mm
Cassette: Sram XX1 XG1299 10-50t
Chain: Sram XX1 12spd Chain
Pedals: Crankbrothers Stamp 7
Bottle Cage: Topeak Ninja
Finishing touches: Neil has strapped a Topeak Tubi Pod to the frame, just in case! Chain slap is handled by one of Chris Kovarik's STFU dampers which comes as standard on the Pole Stamina
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[@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..

[@noviceinvestoruk2955]

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

[@redlancer7263]

I love the yellow spokes😍

[@woduk]

Mavic wheels :)

[@Allison_Burgers69]

5:04 that bee is doing a bike check.

[@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!

[@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.

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

Stunning bit of kit. 👍👍

[@Willdrknght]

Stunning bike Neil , my wish list bike for sure !

[@jamesherd9132]

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

[@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.

[@xlamontx]

Looks awesome Neil.👍🏾

[@bensun432]

this is a perfect bike! Super impressed with Pole

[@subhoghosh7620]

I would love to see more presenter bike checks.

[@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!

[@dylan-5287]

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

[@subhoghosh7620]

This bike is incredibly beautiful.

[@the_spanner_ch7mp]

That's one awesome bike Neil very very nice!

[@Mr._Keeps]

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

[@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!

[@herbertzielinski8505]

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

[@jordimoya9324]

piece of art

[@gpearce11]

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

[@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 !

[@th_js]

It's beautiful, I confirm that bike is amazing

[@sticksspokesropes2342]

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

[@curtisf.r6233]

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

[@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

[@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 ?

[@rw8214]

Cool hoverfly action

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

That bike is sick👍🏻

[@CoffeeMonster12]

Its actually quite healthy

[@iliketoridebikes]

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

[@shafhamid83]

You didn't mention about the bike's geometry

[@zacg2953]

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

[@ChrisKim-eo9ku]

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

[@xeroblade012]

Is that the RS Lyrik Blake used in Megavalance?

[@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

[@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?

[@samuelcash9791]

You didn't mention your 77designz chainguide

[@harryrichards4654]

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

[@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. 😎😎

[@davidland8217]

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

[@SonnyJmSonnyJm]

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

[@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

[@satchelofdoom1564]

Wish I had a grim donut too.

[@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!

[@tamino_w]

New video! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@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?

[@jameswarren9989]

How many tokens in the rear shock?

[@keinakayama8636]

How is morsa performance as rear tyre?

[@user-cr4cj6sy3t]

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

[@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!!!

[@corentinbonmardion3476]

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

[@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

[@kentotbasi]

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

[@cjcox1480]

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

[@th_js]

It is good for both

[@romkasponka]

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

[@th_js]

Are you blind?

[@badlarry172]

nice

[@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

[@zarabarti7146]

😍😍😍

[@stefone3774]

You don't user sdp pedals?

[@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.

[@ninjazzrhythm400]

Bee: "bike looks sweet"

[@darcyphillips70]

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

[@rudyanzgeneziz1730]

5:28 achi still looking for his mom

[@pinballnate83]

Nice title, you cheeky bastards!! 🤣

[@christophlinimayr7401]

Whats the weight?

[@thomashardbattle4287]

Is neil there for Christmas

[@JustBens]

What brand is the saddle??

[@hjalteholdgaard3814]

Ergon

[@sameol_g7553]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@JustBens]

Wow didn't think anyone would actually reply seriously😂

[@nawaal4452]

Does Neil pump his pole a lot?

[@jankaskyevitchjellbet7293]

Prototype?

[@1969Escobar]

❤👍🤘

[@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.

[@a.l.shawzy3937]

Should i get a sanquentin 3 or calibire triple b

[@th_js]

No

[@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

[@cjcox1480]

How come no Meg Neg?

[@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

[@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 ⚓⚓

[@luciouskyles4500]

Can we just appreciate the fish?

[@jeremybnz]

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

[@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!

[@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!!!!

[@mamAmojj]

SUOMI MAINITTU. TORILLA TAVATAAN!!! :D

[@bimfred]

Grim Donut!

[@aarni_l449]

Finland gang

[@th_js]

Kyllä

[@fransnyman9059]

Kyllä

[@alanfabricio_]

What’s bike weight?

[@n.lyndley.9889]

I’ll stand corrected but I belt the test bike inadvertently had a lighter, xc rear end?

[@Juddly05]

Got some stamina on the pole huh?

[@kaleabis3822]

SRAM makes a rainbow chain bro

[@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.

[@ray0311]

you hadn't broke that thing yet?

[@86309]

X01 but with a carbon cocky wheel cage...

[@cdwag23]

You didn't talk about the geometry once

[@RegularJonMTB]

What’s the head angle?

[@SpencerBaum]

63.5

[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@andyg7769]

pinkbike tested this bike and the rear triangle snapped.

[@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.

[@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

[@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