Evil Bikes Buyer's Guide
Find your next Dream Mountain Bike from Evil Bikes, one of our favorite and innovative Pacific Northwest American Mountain Bike Builders based in Bellingham, WA.
Why you'll want an Evil Mountain Bike
Evil is a small Seattle based mountain bike company that makes high-end bikes for serious riders who want the absolute best. Carbon fiber frames built around Dave Weagle’s DELTA suspension system combine to create some of the toughest, meanest, rowdiest bikes on the planet.
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The Evil Bikes Lineup
Evil Chamois Hagar
The Chamois Hagar is a mountain biker's gravel bike with large 700x50c tires and a super progressive geometry, opening new doors to epic adventure rides. It's nimble and fast while retaining a stable, confident feel when you decide to take on the trails and descents on the way home.
Chamois Hagar
Technical specifications:
Available Colors: Blackout Drunk
Frame details: UD Carbon, Internal Cable Routing
Frame size: S, M, L, XL
Fork: 12x100mm Thru-Axle, Flat Mount Brakes
Wheel size: 700c
Rear spacing: 142x12
Seatpost: OneUp V2, 30.9, S: 125mm, M/L/XL: 150mm
Front derailleur: N/A
Bottom bracket: Shimano, 80mm drop
Evil Chamois Hagar Prices:
$4,799.00 - $5,899.00
The Chamois Hagar pricing is determined by your choice of buildkit, GRX or FORCE AXS
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What is the Chamois Hagar?
The Evil Chamois Hagar combines the stability, confidence, and capability of a hardtail mountain bike with the speed and precision of a gravel bike. It's a great choice for longer rides with terrain that varies from dirt roads to double track to singletrack. Its super slack 66.6° head angle keeps you in control against all odds, and the 50mm tires strike the perfect balance between traction and speed. There's tons of mounts for serious adventure and options for either a 1x or 2x drivetrain.
Who’s the Chamois Hagar for?
The Chamois Hagar is for riders who love mixing it up and going wherever they please. If you love the variation of all road and gravel riding, you'll find the Chamois Hagar is fast on all sorts of surfaces. But to get the most out of this bike, you'll have to start getting weird and heading off into singletrack, fire roads, and places that the group ride wouldn't dare go.
Chamois Hagar FAQS
- CAN I RUN ROAD PLUS?
- The 80mm bb drop makes 700c wheels the ideal choice here. We wouldn't go 650b if we were you.
- WHAT'S THE SMALLEST CHAINRING I CAN RUN ON THE CHAMOIS HAGAR?
- The minimum chain ring compatible with the Chamois Hagar is a 36t ring. If you want to run smaller rings you must ensure that you do not cross chain the gears or the chain may rub on the chain stay rubber.
Evil Wreckoning Mountain Bike
The Wreckoning is a 29er with massive amounts of travel that feeds on gravity and big terrain. It's a confidence inspiring monter truck on wheels that will leave you wondering if there's anything it can't handle.
Wreckoning
Technical specifications:
Available Colors: Coral Reefer, Blackout Drunk
Frame details: UD Carbon, Full Internal Cable Routing, Integrated Chain Guide, Threaded BB
Frame size: S, M, L, XL
Fork: 170mm
Wheel Travel: 166 mm
Wheel size: 29 inches
Rear wheel:Super Boost + 157mm
Rear shock: Varies
Seatpost: 34.9 mm
Front derailleur: Not applicable
Bottom bracket: Varies
Evil The Wreckoning Prices:
$5,799.00 - $8,099.00
The Wreckoning pricing is determined by your choice of buildkit, rear shock, and wheelset.
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What is the Wreckoning?
The Wreckoning will have you wondering how the hell you just cleared that gap, torched that off-camber corner, and smashed through that rock garden. Don’t worry about it, just hang on, because this long travel 29er carries downhill speed like no other and allows you to rip through terrain like it’s barely there. Since its launch it’s been one of Evil’s best selling bikes and has received plenty of praise from those who originally doubted this big-wheeled monster’s ability to shred like the 27.5 platform.
The Wreckoning makes the unrideable rideable thanks to a 170mm fork, huge wheels, and three rear shock options that let you optimize this beast for where you want to ride. The 29er wheels provide you insane amounts of traction and rollover ability so you can come in hot and plow through whatever’s next. While it’s definitely a gravity-driven downhill rig, it’s comfortable on the climbs and its chainstays are short enough to provide playful feel that keeps you in control when you’re slashing berms and squaring off corners.
Who’s the Wreckoning for?
When you want to go bigger and faster than ever, you’ll want the Wreckoning on your side.
The Wreckoning FAQS
- HOW DO I ADJUST MY FLIP CHIPS?
- Start by removing the upper and lower linkage bolts. Next remove the 3 flip chip bolts. Gently wiggle the flip chips free and spin them 180 degrees with the new position facing up. The position setting will be visible when on the bike and should read High/Low or Low/XLow depending on model.
- HOW DO I ADJUST MY HEAD TUBE GEOMETRY?
- If equipped with optional Angleset. Using a headset removal tool remove lower cup. Rotate 180 degrees. The lower headtube cup is labeled +1 or -1. Place desired position to the front of the bike. Reinstall with headset tool.
- WHAT SIZE IS THE SEAT POST?
- 34.9 Stealth seat post, 38.9 seat clamp.
- WHAT IS THE WARRANTY ON THE WRECKONING?
- 3 Year limited warranty
- WHAT TYPE OF HEADSET DOES THE WRECKONING USE?
- FSA Integrated Tapered No.58/68 Upper 44mm Lower 62mm Tapered OD.
- WHY DOES THE CHAIN RIDE SO CLOSE TO THE CHAIN STAY?
- Raising the chain stay height added to the overall stiffness.
Evil Following Mountain Bike
Whether you want a 27.5 Plus, 29er the Following MB can be dialed in as a light XC bike or as a do anything slayer perfect for ripping up any park found from Northern Cali all the way up to BC.
The Following
Technical specifications:
Available Colors: Smashing Pumpkin, Drunken Olive
Frame Details:EVIL Following MB 120mm Travel UD Carbon, Internal Dropper Routing, Integrated Upper Guide, BOOST
Frame size: S, M, L, XL
Wheel Travel: 4.72 in (120 mm)
Wheel size: 29" or 27.5+
Rear wheel: 148 mm x 12 mm (boost)
Rear shock: Rockshox Super Deluxe RCT Debonair, 165x45 (+2 Token), Trunion / 20x8 DB TT LL1 380 or Fox Float DPX2, F-S, K, 3pos-Adj
Seatpost: 30.9 mm
Front derailleur: Not applicable
Bottom bracket: SRAM 73mm BSA
Evil The Following MB Prices:
$5699.99 - $9699.99
The Following pricing is determined by your choice of buildkit, rear shock, and wheelset.
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What is The Following?
The Following is back, and this time it’s “More Better’er.” When it first came out, people were a little confused because it was a unique combination of big wheels, short travel, and low and slack geometry, but it turns out they were on to something. People loved it, and words like “quiver killer” started getting tossed around. Few 29ers share its enduro-style geometry, and the new version has 20mm more reach to open the cockpit and provide a more stable wheelbase and keeps you centered in the bike. Its 430mm chainstays ensure you’ll still be destroying berms and it accelerates as quickly as it takes corners.
Trunnion shock mounting makes the initial stroke smoother and allows the suspension to be more active throughout the travel. They also added supports for various piggyback, coil, and inline shocks so you can really tune this rig into the right tool for the job. The Following MB now employs Boost rear axle spacing for stiffer, stronger wheels and 27.5+ compatibility when you’re looking for tons of traction. More new features are a threaded bottom bracket and water bottle mount.
Who’s The Following for?
The Following MB is perfect for riders that are looking for an incredibly versatile shred machine that will allow them to really make it their own and keep them crushing near and far.
The Following FAQS
- HOW DO I ADJUST MY FLIP CHIPS?
- Start by removing the upper and lower linkage bolts. Next remove the 3 flip chip bolts. Gently wiggle the flip chips free and spin them 180 degrees with the new position facing up. The position setting will be visible when on the bike and should read High/Low or Low/XLow depending on model.
- WHAT SIZE IS THE SEAT POST?
- 30.9 Stealth seat post, 34.9 seat clamp.
- WHAT IS THE WARRANTY ON THE FOLLOWING?
- 3 Year limited warranty
- WHAT TYPE OF HEADSET DOES THE FOLLOWING USE?
- FSA Integrated Tapered No.58/68 headset, although other suppliers' bearings can be used. Upper Bearing 30.2x41x6.5 36°/45° Lower Bearing 40×51.8×8 36°/45°
- WHAT IS THE SUGGESTED FORK LENGTH FOR THE FOLLOWING?
- Designed around 120mm and 130mm forks. You can also use a 140mm fork, which slackens the head angle to 66.4° X-Low and 67.0° Low.
- WHAT SHOCKS CAN THE FOLLOWING MB ACCEPT?
- Rockshox Super Deluxe RCT Debonair, 165x45 with custom Evil tune, but will also fit most trunnion mount metric 165x45 non-external reservoir and external reservoir shocks. Contact Evil at info@evil-bikes.com for proper tune and fit information.
Evil Offering Mountain Bike
The Offering's specialties lie somewhere between the Following and the Wreckoning. It features a 150mm fork, 140mm of rear travel, and 29 inch wheels for downhill fun but is still playfull and easily whipped around.
The Offering
Technical specifications:
Available colors: My Boy Blue
Frame details: EVIL Offering 140mm Travel UD Carbon, Internal Dropper Routing, Integrated Upper Guide, BOOST
Frame weight: 6.05 lbs (2.75 kg)
Frame size: S, M, L, XL
Fork: Rockshox Lyrik Ultimate, Charger 2.1 RC2, 150mm
Wheel travel: 140mm
Wheel size: 29 inches
Rear wheel: 148 mm x 12 mm (boost)
Rear shock: 8.5 in x 2.5 in
Seatpost: 30.9 mm
Rear derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle, 12sp
Bottom bracket: PF92
Evil The Offering MB Prices:
$5,799.99 Now $4,500
The Offering pricing is determined by your choice of buildkit, rear shock, and wheelset.
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What is The Offering?
Before the Offering, there was the Following and the Wreckoning. The Following was designed as Evil’s short travel trail ripper and the Wreckoning was built to be a long travel forest shaking monster truck. Eventually, Evil was able to explore the possibilities of a bike that lived somewhere in between and could provide some of the best aspects of both. Enter the Offering.
The idea was to keep the bike agile and playful while holding on to its downhill crushing roots. The rear linkage prevents pedal-bob and they steepened the seat angle to 76° which encourages the climbs instead of making them an arduous chore. The longer wheelbase and reach add to the speed and traction on rough descents and keeps your positioning “in” the bike for a confident, controlled feel. The 29 inch wheels with even more tire and chain clearance ensure you’ve got ample ability to plow through the rocks and roots while still holding a tight line.
Who’s The Offering for?
Evil listened to riders and learned what people were looking for. They provided the Offering for riders that want an adventure seeking beastly 29er that wants to attack climbs, destroy corners, smash descents, and hit every drop along the way.
The Offering FAQS
- HOW DO I ADJUST MY FLIP CHIPS?
- Remove upper and lower linkage bolts then remove 3 flip chip bolts. Lightly wiggle flip chips free and flip 180 degrees with desired position facing up. The flip chip position will be visible when sitting on the bike and should read Low/XLow depending on model.
- WHAT SIZE IS THE SEAT POST?
- 30.9 Stealth seat post, 34.9 seat clamp.
- WHAT IS THE WARRANTY ON THE OFFERING?
- 3 Year limited warranty
- WHAT TYPE OF HEADSET DOES THE OFFERING USE?
- FSA Integrated Tapered No.57/68 headset, you can use bearings from other suppliers as well. Upper Bearing 30.2x41x6.5 36°/45° Lower Bearing 40×51.8×8 36°/45°
- WHAT IS THE SUGGESTED FORK LENGTH FOR THE OFFERING?
- 140mm and 150mm.
- WHAT SHOCKS CAN THE OFFERING ACCEPT?
- Rockshox Super Deluxe RCT Debonair, 185x55 with custom Evil tune, also fits most trunnion mount metric 185x55 inline and external reservoir shocks. Contact Evil at info@evil-bikes.com for proper tune and fit information.
Evil Insurgent Mountain Bike
The Insurgent LB loves speed and variety. It's rocks agile 27.5 inch wheels and lots of travel to help you send it through everything from huge downhills to technical climbs and tight corners and drops.
The Insurgent
Technical specifications:
Available colors: Freddie Mercury / Yogurt Truck
Frame details:EVIL Insurgent 151mm Travel UD Carbon, Internal Dropper Routing, Integrated Upper Guide, BOOST
Frame weight: 6.05 lbs (2.75 kg)
Frame size: XS, S, M, L, XL
Wheel travel: 160mm
Wheel size: 27.5 inches
Rear wheel: 148 mm x 12 mm (boost)
Rear shock: 8.5 in x 2.5 in
Seatpost: 30.9 mm
Front derailleur: D-Type Swingarm
Bottom bracket: PF92
Evil The Insurgent MB Prices:
$5,900.99 - $10,800.99
The Insurgent pricing is determined by your choice of buildkit, rear shock, and wheelset.
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What is The Insurgent?
The new Insurgent LB isn’t a complete redesign. It’s the same gnarly, trail-shredding demon you know, but with a few tweaks designed to improve performance and make the already famous Insurgent just a “Little Better’er.”
A longer top tube, slack head angle, shorter chainstays, and low bottom bracket keep this ride lively, controlled, and balanced throughout your run. It’s aggressive and fast, and you’ll feel it’s right at home on quick descents, berms, and off-camber corners. The 27.5 inch wheels allow you to really whip the bike around and keep the handling nimble and predictable. The 151mm rear travel feels totally bottomless and the frame accommodates up to a 170mm fork. With different shock options and two settings on the bottom bracket adjusting Flip Chip you can really dial it in to suit your style. With New features include BOOST spacing in the rear axle spacing, a lighter frame, two fresh new color options, and water bottle mounts.
Who’s The Insurgent for?
For riders that want a versatile, long travel 27.5 trail bike that’s undeniably more impressive the faster you go, it’s hard to beat the Insurgent LB.
The Insurgent FAQS
- HOW DO I ADJUST MY FLIP CHIPS?
- Start by removing the upper and lower linkage bolts. Next remove the 3 flip chip bolts. Gently wiggle the flip chips free and spin them 180 degrees with the new position facing up. The position setting will be visible when on the bike and should read High/Low or Low/XLow depending on model.
- HOW DO I ADJUST MY HEAD TUBE GEOMETRY?
- If equipped with optional Angleset. Using a headset removal tool remove lower cup. Rotate 180 degrees. The lower headtube cup is labeled +1 or -1. Place desired position to the front of the bike then reinstall with headset tool.
- WHAT SIZE IS THE SEAT POST?
- 30.9 Stealth seat post, 34.9 seat clamp.
- WHAT IS THE WARRANTY ON THE INSURGENT?
- 3 Year limited warranty
- WHAT TYPE OF HEADSET DOES THE INSURGENT USE?
- FSA Integrated Tapered No.57/68 headset, bearings from other suppliers can be used as well. Upper Bearing 30.2x41x6.5 36°/45° Lower Bearing 40×51.8×8 36°/45°
- WHY DOES THE CHAIN RIDE SO CLOSE TO THE CHAIN STAY?
- Raising the chain stay height added to the overall stiffness.
Evil Bikes Size Chart
| Evil Bike Frame Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider Height | 5'3 - 5'8" | 5'6 - 6'0" | 5'10 - 6'4" | 6'2" - 6'-4" + |
Evil Bikes FAQs
Where are Evil bikes made?
Evil bikes are designed and Seattle, Washington. Like most other brands, frame construction happens in Asia.
Who started Evil bikes?
Kevin Walsh started Evil bikes with the help of suspension expert Dave Weagle.
How much is an Evil Wreckoning?
The current Evil Wreckoning ranges from $3,299 (frame only) to $8,299 depending on the build kit.
How big is the Evil Following?
The Evil Following has 120mm of rear travel and a 130mm fork, so it's great for trail riding.