Who is falling for the new Evil Following 29er?

[Eluder]

heh. Maybe I'll convert it to 27.5+

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

[kidwoo]

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.

Oooh! Do it! Get lip breach!

Here's my 27.5 norco with 26s!

[reckless toboggan]

Oooh! Do it! Get lip breach!

Here's my 27.5 norco with 26s!

Ride review posted anywhere?

[kidwoo]

Pm me with questions?

Short version: One of the best smash shit descending bikes I've ever ridden. Hella antisquat when mashing on the pedals.

As far as the 26" thing: ask flowtron what following me in corners is like

Even breaking loose, it's really really........like really stable.

[robinhood]

http://m.vitalmtb.com/photos/feature...37/bturman,109

27.5 is on the way...

[joetron]

Pm me with questions?

Short version: One of the best smash shit descending bikes I've ever ridden. Hella antisquat when mashing on the pedals.

As far as the 26" thing: ask flowtron what following me in corners is like

Even breaking loose, it's really really........like really stable.

Those are semi-traumatic memories I'd rather not revisit.

[kidwoo]

Sorry about the gnarly indian food.

[greasyslope]

Let's get this party started.

I'm curious about your height, reach, etc. I'm borderline between the L and XL, and I've never ridden a 29er for real. I'm scheming a trip to demo one of these, but I'm pretty sure I will have to drive at least 6 hours to check one out.
I currently ride an XL 26" Nomad, and it fits perfectly. Any thoughts on sizing? (I know personal preference will play a large part).
Thanks

[alewi11]

I'm 6'2" with pretty normal proportions and on the XL Following. Been on it since May. I went back and forth between L and XL. I was coming off a large E29. I'm glad I went XL. If anything I wish the bike was even a bit bigger. If I remember right the XL following has a very similar wheelbase to the Large E29.

[alewi11]

I should also add this bike needs a 150mm dropper. It must be because of the slack seat angle, but 125mm just doesn't cut it. I find myself lowering my dropper post if I know I've got a technical descent coming. Unfortunately Rock Shox doesn't make a 150 Reverb in the 30.9 and I've heard enough horror stories about KS Levs that I'm not interested in that. I'll probably end up going with a 9point8.

[MTT]

I read the whole thread. I dont like 29" to slow for me.
I like these threads because when I have money again, I will be looking to buy a used set of 26" Carbon Rims.

That's all I got

[stuckathuntermtn]

What in the fuck is with the suspension on that?

[alewi11]

I read the whole thread. I dont like 29" to slow for me.

awesome insight

[Touring_Sedan]

I'm curious about your height, reach, etc. I'm borderline between the L and XL, and I've never ridden a 29er for real. I'm scheming a trip to demo one of these, but I'm pretty sure I will have to drive at least 6 hours to check one out.
I currently ride an XL 26" Nomad, and it fits perfectly. Any thoughts on sizing? (I know personal preference will play a large part).
Thanks

I'm 6'2" - 6'3" and the XL seems to fit well with a 40mm stem, 780 bars and 30mm of spacers below the stem. I was on the fence with sizing, but after talking to the guys at EVIL, I'm glad I took their recommendation and grabbed an XL. I've had no problems with the 125mm drop on the Reverb. I have a little under two inches of seatpost exposed at the top of the tube.

So far I'm super impressed with the build quality on the frame. In my opinion, components were well selected for the price point.

No complaints thus far. This bitch rips.

[greasyslope]

^^sounds like we're about the same height, so thanks for the input, guys.
I'm not planning on pulling the trigger right away, just dreaming and drooling for the moment.

Stuck- the moniker is the DELTA, developed by Dave Weagle. If that name doesn't ring a bell, try google. I am fairly certain that it is just a complex looking linkage driven single pivot.

[stuckathuntermtn]

Is it me, or does the shock work on the pull?

[toast2266]

Is it me, or does the shock work on the pull?

it's you. shock is normal. It's just a linkage driven single pivot.

[stuckathuntermtn]

Oh. Hurray brake jack!

[joetron]

Shhhhhh! Just shhhhhh.

[stuckathuntermtn]

Is that just an old Kona thing, then?

[muted]

Oh. Hurray brake jack!

[stuckathuntermtn]

I stand corrected, then.

[muted]

What, are you one of those douches with a stand-up desk?

[stuckathuntermtn]

Punny