Evil Following Review - 2020 Bible of Bike Tests

[@mead813]

As a mechanic at a local bike shop, this bike is one of my favorite demos to ride. Every chance I get I'll pick this bike and take it out for a ride. Can't recommend it enough.

[@russman109]

Best bike recommendation on the internet....I agree!

[@mitchelllawver6097]

Where are you located?

[@mead813]

@@mitchelllawver6097 Albuquerque, NM

[@asceticscorpio972]

You'd pick this over the Offering? Why is that? Im curious because I'm currently on a 2016 Genius LT 710 that has 170mm of travel front and back and for all the trails here in the bay area of California it's a little more bike then I need. Im looking at 130mm-150mm r and 140mm-160mm f 29ers for my next bike and the Offering is in my top 3 (along with the Forbidden Druid and Pivot Switchblade). So I'd love to here a mechanic's take on why he would reach for the Following rather than the Offering. Thank you for your consideration!

[@MICHAELJAMESMERRY]

@@asceticscorpio972 My buddy has a Following that I've taken out a few times and it really does act like a bike with may more travel. That being said, if you're riding Tahoe and Downieville, and high sierras trails and you come from a 170/170 the Offering makes way more sense.

[@jaycbwr]

*I'm very happy with my **Latest.Bike** . I have put a lot of miles on it, paved trails, gravel, sand, and it rides great. Thank you for a quality product.*

[@JJ_MTB_15]

Hope you guys are around to review the V4

[@AdventuresWithClair]

I hope the new Evil Wreckoning gets a video also.

[@zoubtube]

Why! All these highons do is suck on the marketing titty. you can see the wreckoning in action here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIjVgoVpg8qNeaM I have to give this guy credit. I don't have the slightest idea how he talks so much while ridding those trails

[@rekamniar]

@@zoubtube meh, all these reviewers talk about is all the same, freehub guy is no exception. Even freehub guy dont talk about any negatives. So I guess theres more truth to the marketing mumbo jumbo than you can give credit for

[@anthonywalters7434]

They really improved from the last bike mag review I watched. On their old review of the Canyon Strive they only talked about the new shapeshifter link and barley focused on anything else. It’s great to see them actually discuss ride quality.

[@nolan4781]

Can you please review the evil wreckoning?! It might be my next bike

[@TheMTBRider96]

did you get it in the end?

[@ryananthon8426]

Such a great bike. Have enjoyed my following so much

[@TheDavidjakeson]

I just got Hydra hubs and think they sound awesome, but wish they were louder. I'm looking forward to servicing them and using freehub oil instead of grease.

[@renzfo]

Awesome! Great review! Will you guys be doing one for the wreckoning?

[@DnBQemist]

Had my heart set on getting the SB115 to compliment my SB150 but 99.999% this will be in the stable instead

[@treycox706]

I got this a few months ago and it has been amazing!!

[@sonnduro]

good choice, sb115 is just a lunch ride version of the sb100, was abit of a let down they didn;t update the geo on it

[@russman109]

Yes, do it. The Yetis are rad and great climbers, but they do not hold a flame to EVIL's descent playfulness or bike control. Not to mention that EVIL's climb just as well as Yetis...Maybe even a little better?? The rear wheel just keeps getting "fed" to the ground as you smash pedals on steep loose terrain.

[@phil_dirt]

Sounds like something a dentist would say

[@DnBQemist]

@@phil_dirt 2/10 try harder

[@rekamniar]

Thank God, The first bike for review is the og ripper 29er

[@jthaddeush]

Torn between this one and the SB115... Wish I could find the following to test ride

[@jeffspencer8826]

Picked one up last week (XT build). In 22 years of mtn biking this is probably my favorite bike I've owned yet.

[@JJ_MTB_15]

Do you have a one month update for us?

[@jeffspencer8826]

@@JJ_MTB_15 Still my favorite bike. It just does everything good. Only change I made was a slightly shorter stem. I’ve learned to scrub a little speed before jumps compared to my Hightower. The Following just has so much pop I was overshooting everything lol

[@JJ_MTB_15]

@@jeffspencer8826 Thanks for the update. I’ve heard a few people say that about overshooting jumps.

[@bitumen83]

Marin Alpine Trail has normal boost 148 rear hub, 430mm chain-stay and can take 2.6 tire on the rear. I dont see why they use superboost as excuse for short chain-stay and tire clearance... Also @Bike Magazine i would like to see test of new Marin Alpine Trail XR Thanks in advance.

[@LukasDePraga]

It might have to do something with stiffness of the front+rear triangle connection - the main pivot is quite near. You can see it in the 8:33 mark that the frame does not budge at all. That is quite impressive, most of the bikes woble all over the place when shralped like that. Nothing on Marine Alpine Trail looks anywhere near as beefy as this Evil.

[@bitumen83]

@@LukasDePraga Maybe doesnt look beefy, but it is enduro race bike and it is ridden by Martha Gill on EWS.

[@svsanchago]

The Marin is stiff as a cooked noodle compared to the evil. Also someone riding it on the ews doesnt mean much

[@jankaskyevitchjellbet7293]

Fantastic review! Cheers !

[@Stchamps]

51 mm offset fork was an odd choice. I switched by ST Stumpjumper from 51 to 44 and didn't notice it lose any of its playfulness.

[@scott907]

The hub will let the bears know I’m coming

[@treycox706]

Anyone even considering getting this bike do it! Best bike I have ever ridden. I’ve spent time on smoother flow trails, extremely rocky chunky trails, and at deer valley bike park. It has handled everything I have been able to throw at it. I have a review on my channel I did of the bike just a few weeks after I got the bike, just a first impressions type video. I’ve been converted to the delta link and Evil bikes. #BleedBlackDieEvil

[@gsquared1997]

Did you guys review the offering and wreckoning this year?

[@mitchelllawver6097]

Why no transition spur review in this round up? Im very interested in hearing a comparison of the ranger, spur and this following

[@radagascar1]

Second that. Spur looks like it does this category better.

[@asceticscorpio972]

You could throw the Yeti SB115, Spot Ryve 115 and the new YT Izzo in this category as well

[@StraightLine_MTB]

Always look forward to these reviews! My dream job, so if your guys need another reviewer let me know 😆

[@billfrigo7602]

Is the Evil V1 still relevant in 2022? Looking to purchase my first full suspension bike and I have one in consideration.

[@pmartnz]

How's this compare to the Ibis Ripley v3 or v4?

[@certainperfectratio]

My only worry with the 157 spacing is heel rub. Did you notice that here?

[@jayluikart487]

I’m on a switchblade now but I do miss my following. Just something about it.

[@brians.1357]

Nice upgrade going from the Silverado RST to the “Trail Boss”. Do a review on that 👍

[@meteormedia7021]

Also wouldn't this be 2021 Bible of Bike tests?

[@hudsonlucier7646]

Ya i was wondering if i was the only one thinking this

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Thanks for this amazing bike test 👌🏼

[@NDemanuele1]

I understand Bike Mag needs to be unbiased, but I wonder what bikes they would recommend for each Pricepoint and riding style?

[@jameshall9053]

Any one ridden this new following and the current Canyon Neuron? I'm wondering if twice the price is really worth the extra cash?

[@alldecentnamestaken]

Fyi if you change out the lube on the I9 hubs they can become virtually silent.

[@justinsiever710]

yeh but its sick if their loud

[@natepowers2119]

What trails are you riding? I live in the area but never seen any of these trails.

[@Bikesands]

I love my Following but it is way more planted and not near as poppy as my Intense Primer was.

[@LukasDePraga]

Why but? I would say that not being "poopy" is considered a good thing. :D

[@carlsbadmountainbiker2782]

I liked it better when the video was of you guys (the reviewers) actually riding the bike. Part of why I like BIKE is that you guys are not racers and you ride and review a bike from the POV of your enthusiast reader. I like seeing how you guys hit sections and ride it and appreciated that you each represent a different rider (style, skill, preferred terrain, and even gender). ...also, I miss. Vernon on these reviews. Anyway, appreciate what you guys do. I look forward to the Bible every year.

[@dansburns]

Looks a lot like Devinci's Django, which now in hindsight seems ahead of it's time.

[@PerryKiblerboy-of-destiny]

What trail were you riding with those epic ocean views? Is that in Belllingham?

[@calebwonhas8880]

Cali

[@mikes.8305]

This or the Mojo for the ultimate fun bike?

[@Yhigma]

Yeah, I'm constantly going back and forth between those two bikes as a third bike

[@xhead86]

Mojo for sure

[@adityagurung017]

What's the price...??

[@sjcrawford42]

I want to know how the suspension feels compared to Nichole's ripley from her dream build. DW link vs delta?

[@marcwarren683]

They're very different to me. The DW pedals noticeably better. Just so good. But then it never sinks into it's travel and kinda feels like you're riding on stilts during the downhill. Makes the bike feel a bit nervous to me. Some will call it very responsive and playfully, but I don't like it. I've tried letting air out of the shock to get more sag, but it doesn't change that feeling. The delta let's you sink in until you hit the middle platform. You are very supported, but it's lower into the travel with a very supple upper section that makes you feel very secure and forgiving.

[@meteormedia7021]

If it was Boost instead of SuperBoost, it would be a total winner. Unfortunately like this it isn't.

[@christophesiegel]

What is the problem with superboost ?

[@koho]

Please 'splain.

[@ethanroan]

Another round, hell yes.

[@gregcavanaugh6259]

well said on the analogy.

[@Shawn-in-da-Canyon]

This or a Trek Fuel 9?

[@maaxpoower9037]

excellent job

[@kevinharp2285]

Everything functions properly kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L Nothing was damaged in the box aside from a decal on the fork. The decal was missing a piece of a corner but I ended up peeling them off anyways. Assembly is easy BUT make sure you tune up the derailleurs. Both the front and rear need adjusting. I'd advise going to a bike shop but I opted out and put in 10+ hours with the help of KZbin. Ended up fraying a shifter cable but all in all I learned from the experience. The Brakes work well but the front caliper needs adjusting or at least mine did because the rotor was rubbing against the pads. Make sure you swap out the seat, grips, and pedals. For the short run you'll be fine though. I've read that this bike isn't built yet for hard trails but I just need it for the city. PA has some of the worst roads and being in a mountain this was a great choice. Worth the investment!

[@johnchase271]

Is this narrated by Malcolm Gladwell?

[@rubindublone5932]

Wow my 7year old 120/120 bike has a just 0.3° steeper headtubeangle😂

[@GT-hr9cj]

First, it's a trail bike. Second, a great bike is more than a head angle. Third, they loved the bike.

[@onemanmob6756]

Congrats on having purchased a futureproof bike! What it? I agree - Evil used to be a cutting-edge, proressive bike manufcturer. This bike is nothing likethat - unless you consider the conservative to be te new progressive... Also from purely aesthetic point of view - it's quite... ugly... Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I much rather the 1st and 2nd gen of the Following...

[@rubindublone5932]

@@onemanmob6756 it's a cube ams 120 pro

[@anthonylentini3487]

Damn boy I need one!

[@warwicksworkshop9511]

Now if only we could actually buy one.....

[@asselinpower]

Why not a Super Deluxe ?

[@LukasDePraga]

Smaller shock means more ramp up and more "pop" for that ultimate playfulness. You can use piggy back shock but it will mute the feeling a bit.

[@asd5738]

This or the forbidden druid?

[@supahflict]

Someone finally bolted wheels on a pogo stick. Sweet

[@ArmorOfZeus]

Finally 🤘. This bike is so much fun it's stupid.

[@LucianoSilva-rk6vw]

Gostei está muito legal ovídeo.👌🇧🇷

[@MrMuggsly]

I can't decide if I want this or an offering. Why Evil you have to have great bikes?!? That is if I could find one anywhere.

[@scheibelhut38]

Did you ever end up choosing between the following and offering? I’m having the same dilemma now

[@MrMuggsly]

@@scheibelhut38 I went with the offering and I love it.

[@scheibelhut38]

@@MrMuggsly nice! I’m leaning that way as well. How do think it climbs and maintains speed on flats?

[@MrMuggsly]

@@scheibelhut38 it climbs well not as well as the pivot switchblade or the room which I was testing too but it's no slouch. It comes alive on the downs which is what I wanted. I mostly ride west NC so I am happy I went bigger.

[@zoubtube]

Another pointless review! Does anyone still take these folks seriously? everything they say is nothing more than marketing BS. The following was a good bike (personally I preferred the Ripley, which I ended up buying, and bought the calling instead for added fun). The v3 (which I'm very interested in) went through some significant and unexpected changes which were to compete against bikes like the Ripley, 429, tall boy, etc, which are all bikes these people have ridden recently, yet NO comparison whatsoever to any of them. like WTF! they could have compared them on handling, stiffness, climbing ability, etc. but again, NOTHING! for instance, the following was an ok climber, but it absolutely sucked when compared to the Ripley and 429. yet the offering managed to improve this significantly somehow. Did they improve this on the V3 as well? is it closer or even surpass the competition in this area? This whole bible of bikes is a complete waste on these guys. Evil,, PLEASE send the v3 to Nick at island Bike Life for review. He's the only bike reviewer worth a damn on KZbin. Either that or figure out a way to offer a rental solution for the north central region. I'd pay shipping to have a rental bike sent to me for a long weekend as long if it makes sense. Hell of a lot cheaper than to keep flying out west to try these things, which I can't even do due to covid.

[@robsnow2099]

You guys look cold lol...and safely distanced.

[@bryancola6655]

Super boost?🙄😬

[@mcjondumoran7472]

I Really Love Bike Becouse That Is Awesome For me I Dont Have Buy Bike Because Im still Studying I want Bike To My Service going To School.

[@alexsharifi742]

Wow! $7400 for a 29lbs short travel trail bike. I had to laugh when Palmer mentions BC bike race... If I spent $7400 for a 120mm bike, I'd be expecting a sub 27lbs bike eh! Boutique frivolity for sure.

[@erich8258]

Every once and a while I give their reviews a try, but the pretentious, trite bs at the beginning always makes me stop

[@kirkland0074]

The Asian guy seems to be very knowledgeable

[@hr99gamer]

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[@alldecentnamestaken]

"Poppy"

[@johnr5001]

29#s for a 120mm bike!!!! wtf?

[@johnr5001]

@@ChopperChad It's 2020. 120mm travel bikes shouldn't weigh more than my 12 year old all mtn bike.

[@superlauhea]

clearly evil wreckoning is not worthy

[@charliejamesaraune6571]

Can I have bike cuz I have no bike pls

[@wolfranger1682]

When I hear the numbers my brain is like hell to the no no no

[@woltersksmazouni5222]

Cooolllll

[@markkligerman6861]

Looks like a Session

[@MrVarkom]

🇰🇬

[@villimagg]

I love bikes, and I love bike reviews. So how come can't I watch your reviews? For some odd reason I just can't watch your videos. Sorry (not sorry).

[@wvjeepguy8178]

I feel the same way.