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Wreckoning LB / Frame Only
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$3,299| Frame | Carbon |
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| Suspension | Full, 161mm rear |
| Wheels | 29″ |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Evil Wreckoning is a highly versatile and aggressive enduro bike, praised for its long-travel 29er capabilities, excellent pedaling efficiency, and Delta-link suspension that provides both support and pop. Its geometry and handling make it adept at tackling steep, technical terrain while remaining manageable and confidence-inspiring. Despite some minor drawbacks like limited tire clearance and specific component requirements, it stands out as a top contender in the enduro category.
Versatile and well-rounded for a long-travel 29er
Excellent pedaling efficiency even with a coil shock
Delta-link suspension provides pop and play
Confidence-inspiring geometry and handling
Easy to set up and ride
Limited tire clearance at the rear
Sub-75-degree seat tube angle in the original version
Super Boost Plus 157mm rear axle spacing requires new components for those with 148mm setups
the new Wreckoning is basically Evil walking onto the long-travel 29er stage and straight-up mic-dropping everyone
BIKE MagazineEvil has labeled the Wreckoning from the start as a DH bike trapped in a trail-shredding enduro bike’s body.
BikerumorNo 29er we’ve ridden has instilled us with more confidence than the Evil Wreckoning.
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Jul 2020 · Cory Benson
The Evil Wreckoning is back, bigger than ever in a techy enduro reboot - updating geometry, bumping up to 166mm of travel & refining the big mountain bike!
Jul 2020 · Spencer Johnson
The Day of Wreckoning is upon us. And what a joy it is. Evil Bikes didn’t hold back the squish on its updated long-travel 29er, with 170 millimeters of travel in the front and 166 millimeters in the rear. All this travel, combined with the 29-inch wheels, gives the Wreckoning more in common with a downhill bike from a few years ago than its most recent iteration—especially while descending. With all of this travel, one might expect a particularly mushy pedaling experience while climbing, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. As soon as you apply pedal force to the DELTA-link rear suspension it creates an amazingly firm platform that encourages you to get out of the saddle and pedal like the world is actually ending. In all my time on the bike, I never even considered touching the lockout lever. The bike features a 76.5-degree seat-tube angle that effectively put my body position right where it belonged on climbs—between the two wheels. But what makes the Wreckoning feel truly unique is its exceptionally short chainstay: At 430 millimeters, the wheel is crammed right behind the bottom bracket, keeping the wheelbase stable and allowing you to maneuver tight switchbacks with ease. Of all the long-travel bikes I’ve recently ridden, this one feels the smallest.
Jul 2020
Evil has transformed the Wreckoning into one of the least intimidating, yet still incredibly capable and versatile long-travel bikes on the market today.
Jul 2020 · Josh Patterson
Will updated geometry and more travel bring this the long-travel 29er to speed? - Mtbr.com
Feb 2018 · Christoph Bayer
Danger: never ride this bike, as it may cause injury or death! The Evil Wreckoning is a monster that pushes its own boundaries and constantly motivates the rider to risk his own life. This test reveals why. For an overview of the test fleet head to the group test: The Crème de la Crème – […]
Apr 2017 · Alan Muldoon
When it comes to riding fast, confidence is everything, and no 29er we’ve ridden has instilled us with more confidence than the Evil Wreckoning.
Killer geometry and attitude
Limited tyre clearance
| Frame | EVIL Wreckoning 161mm Travel UD Carbon, Internal Dropper Routing, Integrated Upper Guide, BOOST |
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First added July 4
Last updated July 4
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