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Wreckoning / AXS I9 Hydra
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 166 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, X01 Eagle AXS |
| 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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Summary
The Evil Wreckoning is a standout enduro bike that combines aggressive performance with playful handling, making it a favorite for riders who prioritize fun and speed. Its suspension system delivers excellent small-bump sensitivity and bottom-out resistance, while the bike's design encourages dynamic interaction with the trail. Despite its high price and some component limitations, the Wreckoning excels in both climbing and descending, offering a balanced ride that's hard to match.
Confident and aggressive riding style
Excellent suspension performance
Playful yet stable handling
Capable climber
Dynamic and engaging ride quality
High price
Limited wheel options due to Super Boost rear end
Some components may not meet the bike's aggressive demands
Loud freewheel noise
The Wreckoning is a little more al dente, which is especially impressive because our model–every model–came with a coil shock.
BetaDare-you-faster character and berm-slashing agility make the Wreckoning stand above all other enduro rigs for big-mountain riding.
BikeRadarUp, down, and upside-down, the Wreckoning doesn’t care which way it’s going. It just gets there fast in classic, low-down dirty Evil style.
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Sep 2022 · Matt Beer
Evil decided to add the "LS" designation to signify the updates to the long-travel Wreckoning and throw on two batches of fresh paint with colors dubbed Baja Fog and Clay Porter..
Mar 2021 · Travis Engel
Practical, but not in a responsible, grown-up, make-good-choices sort of way
Incredibly confident
Supportive for aggressive, stylish riding
Capable climber
Coil rear shock
Expensive
Coil rear shock
Feb 2021 · Mick Kirkman
Evil’s introduction to the new Evil Wreckoning sums it up perfectly: “Up, down, and upside-down, the Wreckoning doesn’t care which way it’s going."
Undefinable, grin-inducing X-Factor. Stiff and solid pop-machine that also looks amazing.
The price. Brakes could be more powerful. Super Boost a potential headache for part swappers. Needs a tougher-casing rear tyre.
Jan 2021 · Mick Kirkman
29er enduro/mini DH rig with the feel of a 650b play bike
Simultaneously manages to safely mash through everything at warp speed while being totally engaging and reactive on jumps and berms
Looks the nuts
The price (although it’s no more than other boutique bikes)
Super Boost rear end limits wheel options for frame-only buyers and upgraders
Single-pivot rear end isn’t as active under braking as linkage designs
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
| Frame | Wreckoning 166mm of travel, UD Carbon, Full Internal Cable Routing, SB+ 157mm Rear Spacing, Integrated Chain Guide, Threaded BB BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rockshox ZEB Ultimate, Charger 2.1 RC2, 170mm Travel, 44mm Offset Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate, Trunnion 205x65, ML 320 Travel: 166mm Spring Type: Coil |
| 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 Stem, Length: 35mm |
| Handlebar | Evil Boomstick Carbon, Backsweep: 8°, Upsweep: 5° Clamp: 35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium (142mm) Width Chromoly Saddle |
| Seatpost | SRAM AXS Reverb, 30.9, S: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 170mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12 sp |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Single Ring Only |
| Crank | SRAM X01 Eagle DUB, SUPERBOOST+, 170mm, Direct Mount 32t, 56.5mm Chainline, Lunar |
| Shifters | SRAM Eagle AXS Controller |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1295-B1 Eagle, 10-52T, 10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,52 |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle w/Powerlock |
| Brakes | Post Mount 180mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | 166mm |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR EXO TR, 29x2.3 |
First added June 10
Last updated June 11
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