Following - LS / XO1/AXS I9 Hydra
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
Frame | Carbon |
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Suspension | Full, 121 / 130mm |
Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | X01 Eagle AXS |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
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.
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.
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.
Frame | Following 121mm Travel, UD Carbon, Full Interna Cable Routing, SB+ 157, Integrated Chain Guide Threaded BB BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH |
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Fork | Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate, Trunnion 165x45, 0L1 LNLC 38TS C1 Travel: 121mm Spring Type: Air |
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 Type: Dropper |
Grips | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd |
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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 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | 121mm |
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Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.3 |
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