2019 Evil

Following MB / GX Eagle

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$4,999
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Pike Ultimate
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
Following MB / GX 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

Following MB / GX 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
MBR
Evil Following V3 GX Eagle review - MBR

Dec 2020 · Mick Kirkman

Third-generation Evil Following includes a jutting jawline that’s sharper-edged, a seat tube brace for improved standover clearance and internal cabling.

Highs
  • Agility overload, combined with float-then-pop suspension.

Lows
  • Super Boost 157 is a headache for frame-only buyers.

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Freehub
Bike Review | 2020 Evil Following X01

Aug 2020 · Spencer Johnson

It’s mid-August, and the dirt on our trails in Bellingham, Washington is as dry as it gets. At this time of year, the tires roll faster than ever—making it the perfect time to test Evil’s newly updated The Following, the company’s shortest-travel, 29-inch-wheeled bike. With such high-speed trail conditions, The Following truly comes into its own. From the moment my tires hit the dirt, I felt like I was being propelled by a perpetual tailwind. With 120 millimeters of rear-wheel travel and a lightweight build, this bike is clearly designed for speed. But when you pair a bike in this travel range with Evil’s ultra-supportive DELTA-link suspension platform, you have a combination that begs for a strong cadence. From the moment I started pedaling The Following I felt possessed by its demonic, speedy nature. The large frame I tested really hit a sweet spot for me. The 480-millimeter reach didn’t feel as long as that length might suggest, and the cockpit sizing was perfect for conquering tight switchbacks and pulling the occasional wheelie. The seated position felt rear of center, which translated to an efficient pedaling position that enabled me to really lay down the wattage. At the same time, the combination of a 430-millimeter chainstay and the shorter, 120 millimeters of travel on the RockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 fork helped to keep the front wheel on the ground during steeper climbs. Much like Evil’s The Wreckoning, which I recently tested, The Following feels incredibly neutral when hammering out of the saddle. There’s just enough anti-squat to combat the weight transfer.

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NSMB
Introducing the Evil Following V3

Mar 2020

Win up. Win down. Follow no one.

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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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BikeRadar
Evil Following MB GX Eagle Fox Factory review

Jun 2019 · Mick Kirkman

One of the most exciting 29er trail bikes on the market, balancing speed and fun perfectly

Highs
  • Suspension feels deeper and more sensitive than on most 120mm bikes, but never gets too spongy

  • Absolutely rails turns in the X-Low bottom bracket position

Lows
  • Slack seat angle needs updating

  • More tyre clearance than previous Evils, but it still isn’t what a UK rider would call generous

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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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BIKE Magazine
Bible Review: Evil Following MB

Dec 2017

Times have changed a lot. The Following has changed a little. As its name implies, it simply got more better.

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

EVIL Following MB 120mm Travel UD Carbon, Internal Dropper Routing, Integrated Upper Guide, BOOST

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Rockshox Pike Ultimate, Charger 2 RCT3, 29, Solo Air, 130mm Travel, Boost 15x110, 51mm Offset

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rockshox Super Deluxe RCT Debonair, 165x45 (+2 Token), Trunion / 20x8 DB TT LL1 380

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

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)

TypeDropper

Grips

Evil Lock-on

Groupset
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

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

e*thirteen LG1, Internal Width: 30mm, 15x110

Tires

Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.3

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