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Following - SID XX
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
Manufacturer Price
$10,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120mm front |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Brakes | SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Mar 2023 · Jeff Barber
Like a great punk rock band, Evil's The Following is a downcountry bike that's much more powerful than the sum of its parts.
Excellent climber. Even better descender.
DELTA suspension is both supple and supportive
High quality construction and build
Geo and frame features work in concert for a balanced ride feel
Even the entry-level builds are pricey
Multi-part linkage can be tedious to clean and service
Lots of internal cable routing
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 LS Frameset BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Blackout; Foam Roller |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate 2P Remote Fork - 29 - 120mm Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rockshox SIDLuxe Ultimate 2P Remote Shock |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm BSA, 7.5mm Spacer Drive/3mm Spacer Non-Drive |
| Headset | Cane Creek 110 Series Evil MTB Headset, eeNut top cap |
| Stem | Enve M6 Stem - 50mm |
| Handlebar | Enve M6 Handlebar - 780x31.8 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Carbon Saddle - Medium |
| Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive 2.0 Dropper Seatpost - 30.9mm - 125mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Rockshox TwistLoc Ultimate - Curved Hose |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM XX SL Eagle, DUB, 170mm, Direct Mount 32t, 55mm chainline |
| Shifters | SRAM XX SL Pod Controller |
| Cassette | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission Cassette, 10-52T, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 24, 28, 32, 38, 44, 52 |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL AXS T-Type Chain |
| Brakes | Level Ultimate Stealth 4-Piston Type: SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Industry Nine UL300 Carbon, 110x15mm |
|---|---|
| Tires | WTB Ranger Light/Fast Rolling TCS 29x2.25 |
First added August 28
Last updated September 9
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