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Following / X01 I9 Hydra
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Nov 2022 · Matt Beer
Evil Bikes are known for their roots that have been dug deep into the gravity side of mountain biking for some time, but their 120mm short-travel trail bike, the Following, shouldn't be neglected, because it punches well above its rank. .
Superb suspension performance packed into 120mm of travel
Frame and wheels combine to create a strong yet forgiving ride feel
Handling at high speeds might be too twitchy for some riders
Geometry doesn't equate to the most effective climbing position
Oct 2022 · Sam Anderson
SRAM's Universal Derailleur Hanger is the wave: ride it or get buried. Evil has figured that out, and updated its MTB's accordingly.
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.
Agility overload, combined with float-then-pop suspension.
Super Boost 157 is a headache for frame-only buyers.
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.
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
Jun 2019 · Mick Kirkman
One of the most exciting 29er trail bikes on the market, balancing speed and fun perfectly
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
Slack seat angle needs updating
More tyre clearance than previous Evils, but it still isn’t what a UK rider would call generous
| Frame | Following 120mm Travel, UD Carbon, Full Internal Cable Routing, SB+ 157, Integrated Chain Guide, Threaded BB BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, Debonair 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate RCT Debonair, Trunion 165x45, ML1 380 2 Tokens Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm Threaded |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series ZS Integrated Tapered Headset - Cups: ZS44/28.6 (Upper) and ZS62/40(Lower), Bearing: 36° x 45° - 41mm (Upper) and 36° x 45° - 52mm (Lower) ZN40 Zinc Coated, Crown Race: 28.6mm x 36° Integrated (Upper) and 40mm x 36° Press Fit (Lower) |
| Stem | Evil 12 Gauge, Length: 45mm |
| Handlebar | Evil Boomstick Carbon, Backsweep: 8°, Upsweep: 5° Clamp: 35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium (142mm) Width Chromoly Saddle |
| Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm, XL: 213mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12sp |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Single Ring Only |
| Crank | SRAM X01 Eagle DUB, SUPERBOOST+, 170mm, Direct Mount 32t, 56.5mm Chainline, Lunar |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12sp |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-52T:10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,52 |
| Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle w/Powerlock |
| Brakes | Post Mount 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | 120mm |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 |
First added June 10
Last updated June 11
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