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Following MB / X01 Eagle
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$7,399| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RCT3 |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X0, X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RSC 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 Following is celebrated as a trail bike that combines playful agility with serious performance, offering a unique blend of speed, control, and fun. Its DELTA suspension system is frequently praised for providing exceptional traction and a smooth ride, making it stand out in the short-travel category. While it excels in handling and descending, some reviews note its climbing efficiency and geometry could see improvements.
Magically supportive DELTA linkage
Best-climbing trail bike of the year
Insanely controlled and speed-hungry suspension
Playful and agile handling
Updated with trunnion mounted shock for smoother suspension
Seat angle no slacker than average
Tricky suspension setup
Slack seat angle affects climbing
High maintenance
Tight cockpit
The original Evil Following was so far ahead of its time, it hasn’t needed a remodel since it was introduced in 2014.
BIKE MagazineThe Delta system still provides probably the best short-travel suspension around for attacking technical trails.
Bike PerfectOne of the most exciting 29er trail bikes on the market, balancing speed and fun perfectly
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Oct 2019 · Guy Kesteven
Evil’s Following set a new standard for short travel, big attitude 29er trail bikes but how does it compare to the latest contenders? Guy Kesteven has been hitting the moors, Enduro tracks and off-piste black runs of Yorkshire to find out.
Insanely controlled and speed-hungry suspension with addictively agile handling
Comparatively good price for a premium brand and sorted spec
Shorter, steeper geometry makers it less stable than contemporaries
Relatively short frame warranty
Aug 2018 · Paul Andrews
The Evil Following MB has upped the game with the same 120mm of rear travel, but 20mm more reach. But in today’s increasingly aggressive landscape can it still hold its own? - Mtbr.com
Dec 2017
Times have changed a lot. The Following has changed a little. As its name implies, it simply got more better.
Dec 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Unbelievable control and freakish speed breeding meet epic efficiency and practical versatility. Buy if you value superb suspension over raw figures on your rowdy trail bike
Benchmark-resetting short-travel control and speed
Efficient and agile enough for XC singletrack hustling
Carbon-rich kit collection
Still very spendy despite recent price drop
Even large size requires a side-entry bottle cage
Sep 2017 · Wil Barrett
Can 29ers be playful? The Following from Evil Bike Co. waves its hand in the air and says "YES I BLOODY WELL CAN!" Full review within.
Jul 2016 · Christoph Bayer
Even from afar, the badass attitude of the Evil The Following is undeniable, with its long, slack frame, black finish and aggressive aesthetic eye-catching!
Feb 2016 · Mick Kirkman
Meet the new Evil The Following, is this the sexiest 29er ever built?
Love the ride quality, playfulness, jump-ability and pure speed.
This kind of performance doesn’t come cheap, and Evil needs to prove its reliability and customer service are equally top-notch.
| Frame | EVIL Following MB 120mm Travel UD Carbon, Internal Dropper Routing, Integrated Upper Guide, BOOST BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rockshox Pike RCT3 29, Solo Air, 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe RCT Debonair, 165x45 (+2 Token), Trunion / 20x8 DB TT LL1 380 Travel: 120mm |
| 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 Turbine R 35, Length: 50mm |
| Handlebar | Raceface SIXC Carbon 35, Rise: 35mm Width: 820mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp |
| Seatpost | Rockshox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm, S: 125mm(390mm), M: 150mm(440mm), L/XL: 170mm(480mm) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Evil Lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12sp |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Eagle XO Carbon, 32t ring |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12sp |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-50t:10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,50 |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle w/Powerlock |
| Chain Guide | Integrated carbon upper guide (MRP and e*thirteen lower guide upgrades available) |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RSC Type: SRAM Guide RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RSC |
| Rims | e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon, Internal Width: 31mm, 15x110 |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | e*thirteen TRS Race, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear |
| Rear Hub | e*thirteen TRS Race, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear |
| Tires | e*thirteen TRSr, 2.35 Sticky Triple |
First added September 3
Last updated September 10
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