We knew Evil would take their time to join the Ebike party but when they did it would be done in a very...well, 'Evil' way
Evil say it best...
Amplified Forest Shaker
The electrified Evil Epocalypse is a tractor-beam to the summit. A long travel overlander, prepped for the end of days, placing direct current between your thighs to turn the steepest climbs into tempting dares. Inspired by the beloved Wreckoning platform, the battery-boosted Epocalypse rides above 29” wheels, with 166mm travel behind and 170mm up front.
This genre-fluid beast closely resembles that of the Wreckoning for a proper party in the trees. The geometry is well balanced across the Evil family tree, with the Epocalypse dropping into a welcoming branch alongside its gravity-defying kin.
Epocalyptic lightning flows into a low-slung Shimano EP8 motor, kicking out 85Nm of pedal assistance at full tilt, backed by the Evil's sturdy 630Wh battery for maximum laps. The Epocalypse motor’s trail-hugging heft will dig those rubber lugs in deep for monstrous stability and traction. Spin it up – let the good times rip!
Two build kits available -
Rockshox/XT - Rockshox Zeb Ultimate and Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate shock and Industry Nine Enduro S wheelset with Hydra hubs
Fox Factory/XT - Fox 38 Factory 29 E-Bike+ fork, Float X2 Factory fork, Evil Loopholes carbon wheelset
The Devil is in the Details
Between the juiced watts and the pedaling prowess of the DELTA System, few climbs will be too steep for the Epocalypse. Electrified bikes are a blast whether good-old gravity is helping or not, so the engineers at Evil worked with Shimano to create
the perfect power balance. After two years of rigorous testing and perfecting they've created the right machine for any rider’s vision of fun. Good luck finding a slope that the Epocalypse won’t scale.
Two sturdy carbon triangles envelops the EP8 powerhouse, protecting from front end projectiles by a custom skid plate under the motor – and a shuttle shield below the downtube. As always, chain slap is silenced by a generous sound mound strip on the chain stay, and there’s a second slab of ‘shut-it' tucked inside the seat stay.
The vascular system guides the housing and hoses discretely through the frame, and some massive main-pivot bearings are ready to carry the powerful Epocalypse load all through the season. A SRAM UDH derailleur hanger dangles from the SuperBoost+ rear end, keeping your precious drivetrain bits shifty, and hangers are available at most shops if you manage to clip a passing rock. In fact, each of the bike’s electric and analog components can be had at your local Evil dealer, keeping your ride rolling and the maintenance minimal.
The 442mm chain stays are worth a shout. The Epocalypse boasts some of the shortest carbon stays of any 29” ebike on the market, maintaining that Evil slap-happy, side-hit slashing DNA we all know and love. A lightning-powered unicorn that’s deft at stabilising descents and riping up roots whenever it’s asked. We’ll leave you to choose between Low and X-Low geometry settings, and to select the standard or angle-adjust headset that best suits your style.
The potential advantages of an electric Wreckoning run deep. More laps in a day, longer rides with friends, better carrying capacity and faster laps when the schedule overflows. Adding battery power to your stable will morph rest days on the couch into trail parties with friends. We’re confident your sofa won’t mind.
Rockshox / I9 | Fox / Loopholes | |
Frame | Epocalypse 166mm of travel, UD carbon, Full internal cable routing, SB+ 157mm rear spacin | Epocalypse 166mm of travel, UD carbon, Full internal cable routing, SB+ 157mm rear spacin |
Fork | Rockshox ZEB Ultimate, 29 | Fox 38 Float Factory, 29”, E-Bike+, Grip 2, 170mm travel, 44mm Offset |
Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate, Trunnion 205x65, LNL1 HB 380ST B1 | Fox Float X2, Trunnion 205x65, CL002 JCR010 BV3 2VS |
Chain Guid | Intergrated | Intergrated |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M8100 | Shimano XT RD-M8100 |
Shifters | Shimano XT SL-M8100-R, I-Spec | Shimano XT SL-M8100-R, I-Spec |
Crankset | Shimano XT FC-M8150, 170mm | Shimano XT FC-M8150, 170mm |
Cassette | Shimano XT CS-M8100-12, 10-51 | Shimano XT CS-M8100-12, 10-51 |
Chain | Shimano XT CN-M8100, 118 Links | Shimano XT CN-M8100, 118 Links |
Brakes | Shimano XT BR-M8120, 4-piston | Shimano XT BR-M8120, 4-piston |
Rotors | Shimano XT RT-MT800, 203mm, Center Loc | Shimano XT RT-MT800, 203mm, Center Loc |
Handlebar | Evil Energy Bar, UD Carbon, Rise: 35mm, Clamp: 35mm, Width: 780-810mm, Backsweep: 8, Upsweep: 5 | Evil Energy Bar, UD Carbon, Rise: 35mm, Clamp: 35mm, Width: 780-810mm, Backsweep: 8, Upsweep: 5 |
Stem | Evil 12 Gauge Stem, Length: 45mm | Evil 12 Gauge Stem, Length: 45mm |
Grips | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-o | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-o |
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) |
Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm XL: 185mm | Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm XL: 185mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Medium, Width: 142mm, Chromoly Saddle | WTB Volt Medium, Width: 142mm, Chromoly Saddle |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 WT | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 WT |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 WT | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 WT |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra, Internal rim width: 30.5mm, Hub Width 110x15mm, Centerlock | Rim: Evil Loopholes, Internal rim width: 29, Hub: Industry Nine Hydra, 110x15, Center Lock |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra, Micro spline, Internal rim width: 30.5mm, Hub Width: 110x15mm, Centerlock | Rim: Evil Loopholes, Internal rim width: 29, Hub: Industry Nine Hydra, 157x12, Micro Spline, Center Lock |
Drive Unit | Shimano DU-EP800 | Shimano DU-EP800 |
Battery | Shimano BT-E8036, 630Wh | Shimano BT-E8036, 630Wh |
Display | Shimano SC-EM800 | Shimano SC-EM800 |
Specifications are subject to change without notice | ||
Rockshox / I9 | |
Frame | Epocalypse 166mm of travel, UD carbon, Full internal cable routing, SB+ 157mm rear spacin |
Fork | Rockshox ZEB Ultimate, 29 |
Shock | Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate, Trunnion 205x65, LNL1 HB 380ST B1 |
Chain Guid | Intergrated |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M8100 |
Shifters | Shimano XT SL-M8100-R, I-Spec |
Crankset | Shimano XT FC-M8150, 170mm |
Cassette | Shimano XT CS-M8100-12, 10-51 |
Chain | Shimano XT CN-M8100, 118 Links |
Brakes | Shimano XT BR-M8120, 4-piston |
Rotors | Shimano XT RT-MT800, 203mm, Center Loc |
Handlebar | Evil Energy Bar, UD Carbon, Rise: 35mm, Clamp: 35mm, Width: 780-810mm, Backsweep: 8, Upsweep: 5 |
Stem | Evil 12 Gauge Stem, Length: 45mm |
Grips | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-o |
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: 185mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Medium, Width: 142mm, Chromoly Saddle |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 WT |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 WT |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra, Internal rim width: 30.5mm, Hub Width 110x15mm, Centerlock |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra, Micro spline, Internal rim width: 30.5mm, Hub Width: 110x15mm, Centerlock |
Drive Unit | Shimano DU-EP800 |
Battery | Shimano BT-E8036, 630Wh |
Display | Shimano SC-EM800 |
Specifications are subject to change without notice | |
Fox / Loopholes | |
Frame | Epocalypse 166mm of travel, UD carbon, Full internal cable routing, SB+ 157mm rear spacin |
Fork | Fox 38 Float Factory, 29”, E-Bike+, Grip 2, 170mm travel, 44mm Offset |
Shock | Fox Float X2, Trunnion 205x65, CL002 JCR010 BV3 2VS |
Chain Guid | Intergrated |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M8100 |
Shifters | Shimano XT SL-M8100-R, I-Spec |
Crankset | Shimano XT FC-M8150, 170mm |
Cassette | Shimano XT CS-M8100-12, 10-51 |
Chain | Shimano XT CN-M8100, 118 Links |
Brakes | Shimano XT BR-M8120, 4-piston |
Rotors | Shimano XT RT-MT800, 203mm, Center Loc |
Handlebar | Evil Energy Bar, UD Carbon, Rise: 35mm, Clamp: 35mm, Width: 780-810mm, Backsweep: 8, Upsweep: 5 |
Stem | Evil 12 Gauge Stem, Length: 45mm |
Grips | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-o |
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: 185mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Medium, Width: 142mm, Chromoly Saddle |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 WT |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 WT |
Front Wheel | Rim: Evil Loopholes, Internal rim width: 29, Hub: Industry Nine Hydra, 110x15, Center Lock |
Rear Wheel | Rim: Evil Loopholes, Internal rim width: 29, Hub: Industry Nine Hydra, 157x12, Micro Spline, Center Lock |
Drive Unit | Shimano DU-EP800 |
Battery | Shimano BT-E8036, 630Wh |
Display | Shimano SC-EM800 |