Every time I think about "upgrading" my Following to a different bike I realize there really isn't anything else to upgrade to. The flip chip allows a ton of different options, and the bike works as well with a 120 fork as a 140 fork. You can run it as a pure XC bike like this vid, a proper DC bike with a 140 fork in x-low, or as a 27.5+ bike, or even as a mullet with a 130 fork in Low (which is how I run it, talk about insane cornering). Evil even sells anglesets if you want to play with the HTA. Just a very versatile bike.

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

Such a fun one!!

@derekparsons8956

Ай бұрын

How wide could you go with a 27.5 tire? 2.8?

@vitaflo

Ай бұрын

@@derekparsons8956 2.8 for sure as I've had my Following set up as a 27.5+ with 2.8's on it no problem. You can also run 2.6 29ers on it too if you want a wider wagon wheel.

This is one of the only reviews of this bike with Flight Attendant anywhere in the universe. Would be great to see Pivot let you demo the Mach4SL with FA…heck Yeti should as well.

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

That would be rad!!

@matthewandelin1984

Ай бұрын

@@brucehumphries6889 sometimes you just have to buy one to find out how it rides:) Twas a leap of faith for me

Love my Evil Wrecker, glad to see some love for this bike as I'm considering it to compliment my quiver!

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

It’s awesome!

Wonderful review! I love your pacing, footage, etc. I personally had the evil following v3, GX build for the last 2 years. Here are my two cents: The bad (first): The climbing position could be a little bit better. Weight isn't the best (Spur and Spark give it body image issues). No lockout (honestly doesnt need it). I agree with your comments regarding the geo flip chip, too. It seems like everyone runs the same x-low setup; no real variability. Positives: insanely fun to ride, incredible suspension design (lockout genuinely not needed), good tire clearance, proper "do anything" bike. Good to maintain, too, as the suspension linkage needs a service only once every 3+ years or so. Can be gotten for 20-30% off right now (gx builds low 4k new). Best bike I've ever owned. 2 years, I ride hard, and 1 crash. So confident inspiring and I keep setting PRs the more I ride, so the bike is helping me grow ride by ride.

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

I had a Following V3 withheld 130 fork.. i miss that bike every single day. I never should've sold it. I might just have to get another one as I've flipped through 5 fs bikes since, and it was the one. However, here in greater Boston and with the 130 fork, i couldn't imagine riding it in the extra low. It would be pedal strike galore and even more so with the 120 fork!

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

The following is so good!!!

I love this free agent stuff. Ride whatever bike you want!

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

We love it too!!

Glad to see you enjoying the following! If you ever get the chance to try out an Evil Calling you gotta check one out. They don’t make them anymore but they are 27.5 and so much fun

Great video. Was waiting for this review. I miss my Following.

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

Such a good bike!

Best bikes in the game, built up an offering this year after trying so so many different bikes. Hands down most unique feeling bikes on the market

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

So much fun!

@blackhorsegrind4255

Ай бұрын

Honestly all Evils have a very unique feel. I’ve ridden other big brand bikes and they all kind of feel the same. Minor stuff. Evils platform is a trip, and I really like it

This bike would be perfect with some Berd Spoke Hawk27 wheels! That would take that edge off that you were referring to and it would certainly drop it below 26 pounds.

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

That would be rad!

Great review, if you and Hannah are able to get your hands on an Offering I would love to see that reviewed

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

That would be rad!

Love my v3 Following. Mine ain’t no XC rig, but it’s a great bike for Northern Utah.

Finally the evil, evils got my vote 😊

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

Such a good bike!

another banger!

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

Remember reviews of the Evil Chamois Hagar also suggesting the frame was just way too stiff. What wheels would you put on this to add some compliance? Maybe in the conclusion video you could mention what changes to the different builds you would make to address some of the individual bikes weaknesses.

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

Some wheels with berd spoked or maybe even some crankbro synthesis wheels that have a little more give! I9 alloy spokes are pretty stiff so normal ones or the berds would give a little give if that makes sense!

Just built my evil following flight attendant last week with help from the rad team at Evil’s Landing in Bellingham. Climbs better than my 22 pound epic evo 7 and rides so much better on the downhill. No regrets even though I gained a few pounds

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

Such a fun bike!

@jkruegel1

Ай бұрын

Hey Matt!

@matthewandelin1984

Ай бұрын

@@jkruegel1 Thanks for giving me extra time on the rental bike! Really needed it to analyze everything haha

I'd get a following and an offering.chamois hagar yep. Love my wrecker ls.

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

Such a rad lineup!

How was this compared to the izzo?

So awesome bike

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

It sure is!

How many batteries are on your test bike? Otherwise, I am intrigued and would be interested in one without all those batteries.

@samharris82

Ай бұрын

Funny thing about having 4 batteries is you have 3 backups for the read derailleur at all times (which is the only one that’ll wreck your day if it goes out)

@moandhannahtravel

Ай бұрын

I think 7 total if you include small ones in the controllers that you do not charge! Bur SRAM makes a 4 charger tray that makes it super easy!

1st 🥇

When you say stiff frame, are you saying harsh ride that rattles your teeth out?

Nice bike but flat black is booooooring...