The Evil Following LS is the very latest version of Evil's shirt-travel trail bike but don't let the travel numbers fool you, with 130mm travel front and 121mm rear via the DW multi-link suspension platform and 29" wheels it is ready, like every Evil, to be ridden hard!
What Evil have to say:
More Pop, Less Filling
It’s time for everyone’s favorite 121mm trail-weapon 29er to get the Lightly Salted treatment. This is the Following you know and love, with a few licks of fresh paint and some future-proofing updates. Downcountry, slackcountry, allcountry: wherever you go and whatever you call it the Following LS will continually laugh at whatever you throw at it.
The EVO take:
What we like about Evil is that they don't muck about with the spec of their bikes. Every model is designed to be ridden hard and is unashamedly a high end bike. Every model regardless of drivetrain choice gives you top of the range fork and shock and BikeYoke dropper post. If you can't justify XO1 ir XTR then even the GX model gives you the same top end tyres, wheels and brakes as the higher end models.
Every Evil comes to us as a frame and a seperate buildkit and Evil let us upgrade individual parts such as wheels, rear shock and forks etc so you could choose to spend your hard earned on a set of I9 Enduro S wheels or even Evil's own Carbon Loophole wheels without having to upgrade the drivetrain as well.
Want something a little longer travel then check out the Evil Offering. If you are ready for a serious 'Enduro' weapon then check out the Wreckoning LS.
WIN UP. WIN DOWN. FOLLOW NO ONE.
This bike kicked off the shred-trail 29er movement, and we haven’t hit the mute button on loud, fast, and fun times. We need to let the volume roar and this bike needs to claw after every extra-credit popportunity. Oh, and it drifts uphill too.
The Following LS updates include a pair of limited-edition colorways and SRAM’s Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH). The idea behind the UDH is that no matter where you are in the world you can find the right replacement hanger for your bike.
Riding is far better than wrenching, and our engineers aim to reduce your garage time. We’ve heard the battle cries over trunnion shock spacers and responded by capturing them in the linkage, so you no longer have to fiddle and fumble when installing shocks.
While updating the Following LS, we’ve maintained what makes it so special: lightning handling, shameless pop, and that uncanny ability to be there before you’ve decided to go there. We ratcheted that die-hard XC determination with an over-the-pedals 77° seat tube angle. It’ll climb, and climb, and climb. Then, just like the Following we love, it’s first to the beer cooler at the bottom. Always.
It sits in full on seek-and-destroy, overly fit pedaller territory, but this is still the Following LS we’re talking about. We made sure it’s every bit the hidden line slasher and defier of categorization that it’s been from the start. The queen of pop more so than ever with an inline rear shock and just like the original Following, it can’t be compared to anything.
Build Kit | XTR | AXS I9 Hyrda | XO1 I9 Hydra |
Frame | Follwing LS | Follwing LS | Follwing LS |
Fork | Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, Debonair 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset | Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, Debonair 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset | Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, Debonair 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset |
Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe RCT Debonair, 185x55, DB LLC 380 | Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate, Trunnion 165x45, ML1 380 2 Tokens | Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate RCT Debonair, Trunnion 165x45, ML1 380 2 Tokens |
Chainguide | Intergrated | Evil Integrated | Evil Integrated |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12sp | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12sp |
Shifters | Shimano XTR 12spd | SRAM Eagle AXS Controller | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12sp |
Crankset | Shimano XTR 170mm | SRAM X01 Eagle DUB, SUPERBOOST+, 170mm, Direct Mount 32t, 56.5mm Chainline, Lunar | SRAM X01 Eagle DUB, SUPERBOOST+, 170mm, Direct Mount 32t, 56.5mm Chainline, Lunar |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano XTR | SRAM DUB 73mm BSA | SRAM DUB 73mm BSA |
Cassette | Shimano XTR 10-51t | SRAM XG-1295-B1 Eagle, 10-52T, 10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,52 | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-52T:10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,52 |
Chain | Shimano XTR | SRAM XX1 Eagle w/Powerlock | SRAM X01 Eagle w/Powerlock |
Brakes | Shimano XTR 4-POT | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Front: Shimano 203mm; Rear: Shimano 180mm | Front: SRAM Center Line, 200mm; Rear: SRAM Center Line, 180mm | Front: SRAM Center Line, 200mm; Rear: SRAM Center Line, 180mm |
Handlebar | Evil Boomstick Carbon, Backsweep: 8, Upsweep: 5 Clamp: 35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm | Evil Boomstick Carbon, Backsweep: 8deg, Upsweep: 5deg Clamp: 35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm | Evil Boomstick Carbon, Backsweep: 8deg, Upsweep: 5deg Clamp: 35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm |
Stem | Evil 12 Gauge Stem, Length: 35mm | Evil 12 Gauge Stem, Length: 45mm | Evil 12 Gauge, Length: 45mm |
Grips | Evil Lock-on | Evil Palmela | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-on |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series ZS Integrated Tapered Headset - Cups: ZS44/28.6 (Upper) and ZS62/40(Lower) | Cane Creek 40 Series ZS Integrated Tapered Headset - Cups: ZS44/28.6 (Upper) and ZS62/40(Lower), Bearing: 36deg x 45deg - 41mm (Upper) and 36deg x 45deg - 52mm (Lower) ZN40 Zinc Coated, Crown Race: 28.6mm x 36deg Integrated (Upper) and 40mm x 36deg Press Fit (Lower) | Cane Creek 40 Series ZS Integrated Tapered Headset - Cups: ZS44/28.6 (Upper) and ZS62/40(Lower), Bearing: 36deg x 45deg - 41mm (Upper) and 36deg x 45deg - 52mm (Lower) ZN40 Zinc Coated, Crown Race: 28.6mm x 36deg Integrated (Upper) and 40mm x 36deg Press Fit (Lower) |
Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm XL: 213mm | Rockshox Reverb AXS 30.9mm, S: 125mm(390mm), M: 150mm(440mm), L/XL: 170mm(480mm) | Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm, XL: 213mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Medium (142mm) Width Chromoly Saddle | WTB Volt Medium (142mm) Width Chromoly Saddle | WTB Volt Medium (142mm) Width Chromoly Saddle |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR EXO TR, 29x2.3 | Maxxis Minion DHR EXO TR, 29x2.3 | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.3 |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 110x15mm | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 110x15mm | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 110x15mm |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 157x12mm | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 157x12mm | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 157x12mm |
Weight | Not supplied | Not supplied | Not supplied |
Prices, Specifications and ETA'S are liable to change without notice. | |||
Build Kit | XT I9 Hydra | GX I9 Hydra |
Frame | Follwing LS | Follwing LS |
Fork | Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, Debonair 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset | Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, Debonair 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset |
Shock | Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate RCT Debonair, Trunnion 165x45, ML1 380 2 Tokens | Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate RCT Debonair, Trunnion 165x45, ML1 380 2 Tokens |
Chainguide | Evil Integrated | Evil Integrated |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12sp |
Shifters | Shimano XT 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12sp |
Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 170mm | SRAM GX Eagle DUB, SUPERBOOST+, 170mm, Direct Mount 32t, 56.5mm Chainline, Lunar |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano XT | SRAM DUB 73mm BSA |
Cassette | Shimano XT 10-51T 12 Spd | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-52T:10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,52 |
Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM GX Eagle w/Powerlock |
Brakes | Shimano XT 4-Pot | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Front: Shimano 203mm; Rear: Shimano 180mm | Front: SRAM Center Line, 200mm; Rear: SRAM Center Line, 180mm |
Handlebar | Evil Boomstick 7075 Alloy, Backsweep: 8deg, Upsweep: 5deg Clamp:35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm | Evil Boomstick 7075 Alloy, Backsweep: 8deg, Upsweep: 5deg Clamp:35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm |
Stem | Evil 12 Gauge, Length: 45mm | Evil 12 Gauge, Length: 45mm |
Grips | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-on | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-on |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series ZS Integrated Tapered Headset - Cups: ZS44/28.6 (Upper) and ZS62/40(Lower), Bearing: 36deg x 45deg - 41mm (Upper) and 36deg x 45deg - 52mm (Lower) ZN40 Zinc Coated, Crown Race: 28.6mm x 36deg Integrated (Upper) and 40mm x 36deg Press Fit (Lower) | Cane Creek 40 Series ZS Integrated Tapered Headset - Cups: ZS44/28.6 (Upper) and ZS62/40(Lower), Bearing: 36deg x 45deg - 41mm (Upper) and 36deg x 45deg - 52mm (Lower) ZN40 Zinc Coated, Crown Race: 28.6mm x 36deg Integrated (Upper) and 40mm x 36deg Press Fit (Lower) |
Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm, XL: 213mm | Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm, XL: 213mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Medium (142mm) Width Chromoly Saddle | WTB Volt Medium (142mm) Width Chromoly Saddle |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR EXO TR, 29x2.3 | Maxxis Minion DHR EXO TR, 29x2.3 |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 110x15mm | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 110x15mm |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 157x12mm | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 157x12mm |
Weight | Not supplied | Not supplied |
Build Kit | XTR |
Frame | Follwing LS |
Fork | Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, Debonair 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset |
Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe RCT Debonair, 185x55, DB LLC 380 |
Chainguide | Intergrated |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR 12spd |
Shifters | Shimano XTR 12spd |
Crankset | Shimano XTR 170mm |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano XTR |
Cassette | Shimano XTR 10-51t |
Chain | Shimano XTR |
Brakes | Shimano XTR 4-POT |
Rotors | Front: Shimano 203mm; Rear: Shimano 180mm |
Handlebar | Evil Boomstick Carbon, Backsweep: 8, Upsweep: 5 Clamp: 35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm |
Stem | Evil 12 Gauge Stem, Length: 35mm |
Grips | Evil Lock-on |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series ZS Integrated Tapered Headset - Cups: ZS44/28.6 (Upper) and ZS62/40(Lower) |
Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm XL: 213mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Medium (142mm) Width Chromoly Saddle |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR EXO TR, 29x2.3 |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 110x15mm |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 157x12mm |
Weight | Not supplied |
Prices, Specifications and ETA'S are liable to change without notice. | |
Build Kit | AXS I9 Hyrda |
Frame | Follwing LS |
Fork | Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, Debonair 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset |
Shock | Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate, Trunnion 165x45, ML1 380 2 Tokens |
Chainguide | Evil Integrated |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12sp |
Shifters | SRAM Eagle AXS Controller |
Crankset | SRAM X01 Eagle DUB, SUPERBOOST+, 170mm, Direct Mount 32t, 56.5mm Chainline, Lunar |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm BSA |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1295-B1 Eagle, 10-52T, 10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,52 |
Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle w/Powerlock |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Front: SRAM Center Line, 200mm; Rear: SRAM Center Line, 180mm |
Handlebar | Evil Boomstick Carbon, Backsweep: 8deg, Upsweep: 5deg Clamp: 35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm |
Stem | Evil 12 Gauge Stem, Length: 45mm |
Grips | Evil Palmela |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series ZS Integrated Tapered Headset - Cups: ZS44/28.6 (Upper) and ZS62/40(Lower), Bearing: 36deg x 45deg - 41mm (Upper) and 36deg x 45deg - 52mm (Lower) ZN40 Zinc Coated, Crown Race: 28.6mm x 36deg Integrated (Upper) and 40mm x 36deg Press Fit (Lower) |
Seatpost | Rockshox Reverb AXS 30.9mm, S: 125mm(390mm), M: 150mm(440mm), L/XL: 170mm(480mm) |
Saddle | WTB Volt Medium (142mm) Width Chromoly Saddle |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR EXO TR, 29x2.3 |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 110x15mm |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 157x12mm |
Weight | Not supplied |
Build Kit | XO1 I9 Hydra |
Frame | Follwing LS |
Fork | Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, Debonair 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset |
Shock | Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate RCT Debonair, Trunnion 165x45, ML1 380 2 Tokens |
Chainguide | Evil Integrated |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12sp |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12sp |
Crankset | SRAM X01 Eagle DUB, SUPERBOOST+, 170mm, Direct Mount 32t, 56.5mm Chainline, Lunar |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm BSA |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1295 Eagle, 10-52T:10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,52 |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle w/Powerlock |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Front: SRAM Center Line, 200mm; Rear: SRAM Center Line, 180mm |
Handlebar | Evil Boomstick Carbon, Backsweep: 8deg, Upsweep: 5deg Clamp: 35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm |
Stem | Evil 12 Gauge, Length: 45mm |
Grips | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-on |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series ZS Integrated Tapered Headset - Cups: ZS44/28.6 (Upper) and ZS62/40(Lower), Bearing: 36deg x 45deg - 41mm (Upper) and 36deg x 45deg - 52mm (Lower) ZN40 Zinc Coated, Crown Race: 28.6mm x 36deg Integrated (Upper) and 40mm x 36deg Press Fit (Lower) |
Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm, XL: 213mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Medium (142mm) Width Chromoly Saddle |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.3 |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 110x15mm |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 157x12mm |
Weight | Not supplied |
Build Kit | XT I9 Hydra |
Frame | Follwing LS |
Fork | Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, Debonair 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset |
Shock | Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate RCT Debonair, Trunnion 165x45, ML1 380 2 Tokens |
Chainguide | Evil Integrated |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT 12spd |
Shifters | Shimano XT 12spd |
Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 170mm |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano XT |
Cassette | Shimano XT 10-51T 12 Spd |
Chain | Shimano XT |
Brakes | Shimano XT 4-Pot |
Rotors | Front: Shimano 203mm; Rear: Shimano 180mm |
Handlebar | Evil Boomstick 7075 Alloy, Backsweep: 8deg, Upsweep: 5deg Clamp:35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm |
Stem | Evil 12 Gauge, Length: 45mm |
Grips | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-on |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series ZS Integrated Tapered Headset - Cups: ZS44/28.6 (Upper) and ZS62/40(Lower), Bearing: 36deg x 45deg - 41mm (Upper) and 36deg x 45deg - 52mm (Lower) ZN40 Zinc Coated, Crown Race: 28.6mm x 36deg Integrated (Upper) and 40mm x 36deg Press Fit (Lower) |
Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm, XL: 213mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Medium (142mm) Width Chromoly Saddle |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR EXO TR, 29x2.3 |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 110x15mm |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 157x12mm |
Weight | Not supplied |
Build Kit | GX I9 Hydra |
Frame | Follwing LS |
Fork | Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2, Debonair 130mm Travel, 51mm Offset |
Shock | Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate RCT Debonair, Trunnion 165x45, ML1 380 2 Tokens |
Chainguide | Evil Integrated |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12sp |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12sp |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle DUB, SUPERBOOST+, 170mm, Direct Mount 32t, 56.5mm Chainline, Lunar |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm BSA |
Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-52T:10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,52 |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle w/Powerlock |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Front: SRAM Center Line, 200mm; Rear: SRAM Center Line, 180mm |
Handlebar | Evil Boomstick 7075 Alloy, Backsweep: 8deg, Upsweep: 5deg Clamp:35mm, Rise: 35mm, Width: 810mm |
Stem | Evil 12 Gauge, Length: 45mm |
Grips | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-on |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series ZS Integrated Tapered Headset - Cups: ZS44/28.6 (Upper) and ZS62/40(Lower), Bearing: 36deg x 45deg - 41mm (Upper) and 36deg x 45deg - 52mm (Lower) ZN40 Zinc Coated, Crown Race: 28.6mm x 36deg Integrated (Upper) and 40mm x 36deg Press Fit (Lower) |
Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm, XL: 213mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Medium (142mm) Width Chromoly Saddle |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR EXO TR, 29x2.3 |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 110x15mm |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra Internal Width: 30.5mm, Hub: 157x12mm |
Weight | Not supplied |