2023 Evil

Following - LS / XO1/AXS I9 Hydra

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.

FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 121 / 130mm
ForkRockShox Pike Ultimate
ShockRockShox Deluxe Ultimate
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetX01 Eagle AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Following - LS / XO1/AXS I9 Hydra
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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 - LS / XO1/AXS I9 Hydra

26 mph

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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
Pinkbike
Field Test: Evil Following - Stout, Stiff, & Snappy

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. .

Highs
  • Superb suspension performance packed into 120mm of travel

  • Frame and wheels combine to create a strong yet forgiving ride feel

Lows
  • Handling at high speeds might be too twitchy for some riders

  • Geometry doesn't equate to the most effective climbing position

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Bikerumor
Evil gives the short-travel Following LS the UDH update, plus limited colors

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.

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Beta
Dream Builds: Evil Following - A Little Big Bike

May 2022 · Satchel Cronk

Meet Satchel Cronk's Evil Following Dream Build—a short-travel bike with a long-travel personality. Tons more after the jump.

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Following 121mm Travel, UD Carbon, Full Interna Cable Routing, SB+ 157, Integrated Chain Guide Threaded BB

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Hanger StandardUDH

Fork

Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate, Trunnion 165x45, 0L1 LNLC 38TS C1

Travel121mm

Spring TypeAir

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, Clamp: 35mm, Length: 45mm

Handlebar

Evil Boomstick Carbon, Backsweep: 8°, Upsweep: 5° Clamp: 35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm

Saddle

WTB Volt Pro

Seatpost

Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm XL: 213mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Evil Palmela Handerson lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd

Crank

SRAM X01 Eagle DUB, SUPERBOOST+, 170mm Direct Mount 32t, 56.5mm Chainline, Lunar

Shifters

SRAM AXS Controller

Cassette

SRAM X01 XG-1295 Eagle, 10-52T, 10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,52

Chain

SRAM X01 Eagle w/Powerlock

Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

121mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.3

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