2018 Evil

The Following MB X01 Eagle

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$6,899
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Pike RCT3
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, X0
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
The Following MB X01 Eagle
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

The Following MB X01 Eagle

26 mph

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Reviews
Bike Perfect
Evil Following Review: We put the Evil Following MB X01 through its paces

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.

Highs
  • Insanely controlled and speed-hungry suspension with addictively agile handling

  • Comparatively good price for a premium brand and sorted spec

Lows
  • Shorter, steeper geometry makers it less stable than contemporaries

  • Relatively short frame warranty

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MTBR
Evil Following MB review

Aug 2018

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

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BikeRadar
Evil The Following MB X01 Eagle review

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

Highs
  • Benchmark-resetting short-travel control and speed

  • Efficient and agile enough for XC singletrack hustling

  • Carbon-rich kit collection

Lows
  • Still very spendy despite recent price drop

  • Even large size requires a side-entry bottle cage

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Singletrack World
Review: Evil The Following

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.

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: Evil's The Following MB

Aug 2017

The Following gets More Better'er with updates to cement the bike as a 120 millimeter mini-DH machine.

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Dirt Mountainbike
Updated Evil Following grows by 20mm

Aug 2017 · Smurf

Not lower, not slacker but longer

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Evil The Following X1 Review

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!

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MBR
Evil The Following (2016) review - MBR

Feb 2016 · Mick Kirkman

Meet the new Evil The Following, is this the sexiest 29er ever built?

Highs
  • Love the ride quality, playfulness, jump-ability and pure speed.

Lows
  • This kind of performance doesn’t come cheap, and Evil needs to prove its reliability and customer service are equally top-notch.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon Fiber

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox Pike RCT3, Solo Air, 110x15mm Boost axle, 51mm offset

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe RCT Debonair, Trunion mount, 165mm x 45mm

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM 73mm BSA

Headset

FSA integrated, tapered No. 57/68

Stem

Race Face Turbine R, 35mm clamp, 50mm length

Handlebar

Race Face SIXC cargon, 35mm clamp, 35mm rise, 820mm width

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb Stealth, S: 125mm travel, 390mm length, M: 150mm travel, 440mm length, L/XL: 170mm travel, 480mm length

TypeDropper

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Evil lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A (1x-specific)

Crank

SRAM Eagle X0 Carbon

Shifters

SRAM X01 Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-50 tooth, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM X01 Eagle, with Powerlock

Chain Guide

Integrated carbon upper guide (MRP and e*thirteen lower guide upgrades available)

Brakes

SRAM Guide RSC, Avid Centerline 180mm rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide RSC

Wheels
Rims

e*thirteen TRS Race Carbon, 31mm internal width

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

Front: e*thirteen TRSr, Sticky Triple, 29" x 2.35", Rear: e*thirteen TRS+, Durable Dual, 29" x 2.35"

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