Evil Following Mini Review

[WaistDeepGroomers]

Have had this blaze orange destruction bike for about a month now. Short story: as good descending as any of the 160 mm bikes I've owned with a significant improvement in climbing abilities and carrying speed on mellow trails and mellow climbs.

120 mm rear end really does feel bottomless, still haven't set up the Pike to best match it but don't feel like I need more travel on other end for Jackson riding. Even riding Lithium felt really comfortable; the big wheels and slack head angle just never feel like they're getting caught up in anything. The increase in traction is noticeable too, both up and down.

I was expecting a decent boost in climbing ease with the bigger wheels but The Following really encourages you to get out of the saddle and stand on it; I really cannot feel an ounce of pedal bob with the shock wide open. It's a very efficient feel going up and probably the most exciting improvement for me over past bikes, as I've always been a shit climber. Way more excited for XC rides now.

Phenomenal in the air. Such a fun and balanced jumper, and really boosts.

Drawbacks: slack seat tube angle will be tough for long legged riders. Not sure why this bike doesn't ship with an 800 mm bar. The 760 is fine but I'll end up getting something slightly wider. Vigilante tires are awesome in fast, loose, chunky conditions but feel a little vague otherwise. Will probably switch to a chunky front/semi slick rear sometime. Otherwise the bike comes in the box literally in parts, so if you're not having a shop build it it'll take a nice chunk of time to put it together.

Anyways, got what I hoped for here, which is a bike that is as filthy on the descents as most any other 160 endurbro bike but much faster in any situation requiring pedaling, at least for my non-human-lung abilities.

[El Kanone]

You should have gotten the black one.

[powdork]

How does the fender compare with that of the Mach 6?

And maybe it's just a weird angle but why does the rear rotor look to be so far in front of the cogs?

[WaistDeepGroomers]

How does the fender compare with that of the Mach 6?

And maybe it's just a weird angle but why does the rear rotor look to be so far in front of the cogs?

I think it's got more surface area. Difference in rolling resistance is inconclusive however.

I think the brake thing is because of your angle.

Also I should note the paint quality is not the best out there. Ended up getting that Shelter tape for a few of the most abused spots and am slowly covering other bits in 3M film.

[Damian Sanders]

I think it's got more surface area. Difference in rolling resistance is inconclusive however.

I think the brake thing is because of your angle.

Also I should note the paint quality is not the best out there. Ended up getting that Shelter tape for a few of the most abused spots and am slowly covering other bits in 3M film.

I'll give you $5 if you take another picture of the bike, not using a wide angle lens.

[WaistDeepGroomers]

I swear no wide angle, but here's a few more following yesterday's tire change.

[muted]

Can you have JeffreyJim come over and dial in the suspension for you, before doing a real test?

[stuckathuntermtn]

Take off that fender, it's not a commuter bike.

[Damian Sanders]

I swear no wide angle, but here's a few more following yesterday's tire change.

You need to step back at least 20 ft, and use a zoom lens.

[WaistDeepGroomers]

Can you have JeffreyJim come over and dial in the suspension for you, before doing a real test?

We're building up the leverage curve anomatizer with just that in mind

[evdog]

What's the triangle thing behind the stem?

[grskier]

What's the triangle thing behind the stem?

flux capacitor holder.

[WaistDeepGroomers]

flux capacitor holder.

flux capacitor/bluetooth speaker. I can only scrape bars on the corners when Juvenile be playing.

[smmokan]

A significant improvement in helping you carry speed on mellow climbs? What does that even mean?

You've been reading Pinkbike too much.

[WaistDeepGroomers]

A significant improvement in helping you carry speed on mellow climbs? What does that even mean?

You've been reading Pinkbike too much.

Non douche translation: it climb good. It climb real good when it not so steep you need granny gear.

[joetron]

Check yer pivot and shock bolts regularly.
I think I saw 3 guys over the course of practice and race day at the Moab Enduro Cup messing around with one of the 300 pieces of hardware on that frame.

[WaistDeepGroomers]

Check yer pivot and shock bolts regularly.
I think I saw 3 guys over the course of practice and race day at the Moab Enduro Cup messing around with one of the 300 pieces of hardware on that frame.

Duly noted. Lock tite on em maybe.

[jono]

Non douche translation: it climb good. It climb real good when it not so steep you need granny gear.

And when you need granny gear, what then?

[WaistDeepGroomers]

And when you need granny gear, what then?

Climb at normal speed. Option B: weep.

[billyk]

Can't help thinking it looks like a "girls bike". How times change. Nice looking ride.

[milestogo]

I think I prefer the red one in the third picture. Times must be good to be having two of these rides...

[joetron]

Dunfee, I will be up there next week but I'm not gonna ride with you until you cure that rats nest of hoses in front of your bike....or you must display mad bar spin skillz.

[WaistDeepGroomers]

Dunfee, I will be up there next week but I'm not gonna ride with you until you cure that rats nest of hoses in front of your bike....or you must display mad bar spin skillz.

You wanna do it for me?? I was too lazy to deal with shortening the dropper post hose but only the internet bikers have noticed so far .

But yeah, let's go ride!

[WaistDeepGroomers]

I think I prefer the red one in the third picture. Times must be good to be having two of these rides...

Always get the red one.

[RootSkier]

Nobody ever called me smart, but what is the black triangle on the top tube?