2019 Evil

Calling / X01 Eagle

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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MSRP$5,999
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 131 / 150mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01 Eagle, X0
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
Calling / 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)

26 mph

Calling / X01 Eagle

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
BIKE Magazine
Dream Build: Evil Calling

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.

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BikeRadar
Evil The Calling X01 Eagle (frame) first ride review

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.

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MBR
Evil The Calling GX Eagle review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Number 1 for cornering and jumping.

Lows
  • This much fun doesn’t come cheap.

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MTB Mag
[Tested] Evil Bicycles "The Calling"

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

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MTBR
The Calling is Evil’s new extra rowdy short travel trail sled

Dec 2016

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

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

EVIL Calling 131mm Travel UD Carbon, Internal Dropper Routing, Integrated Upper Guide, BOOST

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rockshox Lyrik, Charger 2 RC2, Debonair, 150mm Travel, 15x110

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rockshox Super Deluxe RC3 Debonair, 185x50 (+1 Token), Trunion / 20x8, DB T ML S 380

Travel131mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB 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: 40mm

Handlebar

Raceface NEXT R Carbon 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)

TypeDropper

Grips

Evil Lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle, 12sp

Crank

SRAM Eagle XO Carbon, DUB, 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

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

e*thirteen TRS, Internal Width: 30mm, 15x110

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 27.5x2.3

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