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Calling / GX Eagle
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 131 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Evil Calling is celebrated for its snappy, short-travel design that excels in playful, aggressive riding, offering a unique blend of low geometry settings and supple suspension performance. It's praised for its capability across various trails, with a particular highlight on its cornering and jumping prowess. However, it's noted that the bike's fun factor comes at a premium, and the extra low geometry setting may not suit everyone due to reduced pedal clearance.
Snappy, short-travel design
Unique low and extra low geometry settings
Excellent cornering and jumping capabilities
Supple suspension performance
Capable across various trail types
Premium price point
Reduced pedal clearance in X-Low setting
Extra low geometry may not suit all riders
All I wanted to do was jump, jib and generally just mess around at every opportunity. It was a childlike experience that put a grin on my face from ear to ear.
BIKE MagazineThe Calling doesn’t shy away from terrain that you might think only a longer-travel bike could handle
BikeRadarThe Evil The Calling is the perfect downhiller’s trail bike.
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Dec 2017
Evil's Calling breaks down barriers with long, low and slack geometry and a snappy rear-end. It is all about having fun.
Nov 2017 · Rob Weaver
There’s a low-speed compression-damping lever on the shock to help make things even more efficient if you so wish.
Oct 2017 · Mick Kirkman
The Evil The Calling is the perfect downhiller’s trail bike. With maximum grip, cornering shred-factor and attitude. Easy to ride for intermediates too.
Number 1 for cornering and jumping.
This much fun doesn’t come cheap.
Jul 2017 · Ian Collins
We have to admit, when Evil Bikes first showed off the Calling, we thought it was a bit underwhelming and out of left field. With a knack for pioneering aggressive bikes, why would the Seattle brand dive into a more conservative field? Why not engineer a groundbreaking DH bike or a gnarly mid travel 29″ bike? You know…something that would fill the void between the Following and the Wreckoning. Why a 131mm travel, 27.5″ wheeled bike? Greatly impressed by Evil’s past efforts, we were still curious about the Calling as it seemed like it could address some minor gripes with
Dec 2016 · Saris Mercanti
In the market for a short travel trail bike but discouraged by the lack of rowdy options? This new bike from Evil just might be the answer. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | EVIL Calling 131mm Travel UD Carbon, Internal Dropper Routing, Integrated Upper Guide, BOOST BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rockshox Pike RCT3 27.5, Solo Air, 140mm Travel, 15x110 Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe RC3 Debonair, 185x50 (+1 Token), Trunion / 20x8, DB T ML S 380 Travel: 131mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM 73mm BSA |
| Headset | FSA Integrated Tapered No.57/68 Upper Bearing 30.2x41x6.5 36˚/45˚ Lower Bearing 40×51.8×8 36˚/45˚ |
| Stem | Raceface Aeffect R 35, Length: 40mm |
| Handlebar | Raceface Chester 35, Rise: 35mm Width: 780mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Pro |
| Seatpost | Rockshox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm, S: 125mm(390mm), M: 150mm(440mm), L/XL: 170mm(480mm) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Evil Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12sp |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Descendent 6K, Direct Mount 32t ring |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12sp |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50t:10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,50 |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle w/Powerlock |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Raceface Aeffect R, Internal Width:30, 15x110 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 27.5x2.3 |
First added September 10
Last updated September 10
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