Introducing the Evil Following V1 Frameset: The Original King of Pop – Win Up, Win Down, Follow No One.
The Evil Following V1 frameset isn't just a frame; it's the bike that redefined what a 29er could be. This was the original "shred-trail" machine that proved short travel can be big on fun. If you crave a bike that inhales trails, hunts for mischief, and rewards deviously rowdy behaviour, the Following V1 frameset is your ultimate foundation. It’s light, poppy, and ready for whatever you throw at it – a true pioneer of the "slash-XC, shred-country" genre.
The Following V1 frameset is a rally car for the trails—it climbs, climbs, and climbs, then descends with aggressive confidence. The bike started it all, and it's ready to ignite your ride. Build it up and follow no one.
120mm Rear Suspension: Designed for maximum "pop" and playfulness, with an inline shock (Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate RCT Debonair included) ensuring an energetic ride.
UD Carbon Construction: Lightweight and durable carbon fiber for a stiff and responsive ride.
29" Wheel Compatibility: Optimized for 29-inch wheels, or capable of running 27.5+ for enhanced traction and comfort.
Progressive Geometry: A unique approach that blends lightning handling with remarkable stability, featuring a tyrannically steep 77-degree seat tube angle for powerful climbing.
SuperBoost+ 157mm Rear Spacing: Provides a wider, stiffer rear end for enhanced tracking and improved wheel bracing angle, while maintaining incredibly short 430mm chainstays for manuals for months.
Adjustable Geometry (Flip Chips): Fine-tune your ride by switching between "LOW" and "XLOW" modes to adapt to different terrain and riding styles.
"More Pop, Less Filling" Philosophy: A bantam frame weight combined with a focus on ride characteristics that make it faster up than down.
Sender Neutral: Excels with both reduced and traditional offset forks.
Sound Mounds & Integrated Chain Guide: Rubber sound-cancelling chainstay protection and a svelte, removable direct-injection carbon chainguide keep your ride quiet and efficient.
Fully Internal Cable Routing: Tube-in-tube routing for clean looks and hassle-free maintenance.
Threaded 73mm Bottom Bracket: A rider-friendly choice for easy maintenance and durability.
Lifetime Bearing Warranty: Evil's renowned dual-row, angular-contact, Klüberplex-filled bearings come with a lifetime warranty for original owners.
Following 120mm Travel, UD Carbon, Full Internal Cable Routing, Superboost+ 157, Integrated Chain Guide, Threaded BB
Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate RCT Debonair, Trunnion 165x45, ML1 380 2 Tokens
Available Sizes - Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Available Colors - Protein Powder, Black Out Drunk
Wheel Travel - 120mm
Rear Shock - Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate RCT Debonair, Trunnion 165x45, ML1 380 2 Tokens
Shock Hardware - Trunion Upper, 20x8mm Lower
Fork Axle to Crown - 520.8mm, Fox 120mm
Fork Offset -51mm
Headtube - Tapered 1 1/8" - 1 1/2"
Headset - FSA Integrated Tapered No. 57/68 Upper 44mm Lower 62mm Tapered OD
Seatpost Diameter - 30.9mm
Seatclamp Diameter - 34.9mm
Rear Wheel Diameter - 29" or 27.5+
Maximum Rear Tire Size - 29" x 2.4" (Varies By Brand) / 27.5+" x 2.8"
Bottom Bracket Shell - 73mm Threaded
Chainline - 51mm
Chainguide Mount - ISCG05 Lower
Maximum Chainring Size - 36T Single Ring
Minimum Chainring Size - 30T Single Ring
Rear Wheel Spacing - 157mm x 12mm
Front Derailleur - Single Ring Only
Brake Mount Type - Post Mount 180mm
Maximum Rear Rotor Size - 203mm