Frameset
Frame
Reynolds 520 Steel
Faction II Long Complete
The current Evil Faction II is a dedicated 26-inch dirt-jump hardtail built around a Reynolds 520 chromoly frame and a notably BMX-influenced parts standard package: horizontal 10x135 mm dropouts, a Mid bottom bracket, integrated headset, and single-speed-only layout. Compared with the original Faction, the important redesign was not a wholesale geometry shift so much as a refocus in purpose. Evil moved the bike away from its earlier 4X and dual-slalom roots and toward modern park, pump-track, and jump use, while updating the front end with a taller tapered head tube to suit current DJ forks. The frame retains the same 69.5-degree head angle, 71.5-degree seat angle, and sliding-dropout concept, but the newer 115 mm head tube and 482 mm axle-to-crown assumption show how the platform was adapted for contemporary fork fitment.
What distinguishes the Faction II in the market is that it is not trying to be a crossover trail hardtail or a race-oriented jump bike. Its steel chassis, compact geometry, and BMX-style hardware make it a purpose-built freestyle platform aimed at riders who value pop, simplicity, and durability over versatility. In a category crowded with aluminum frames, the Faction II stands out for pairing a chromoly ride feel with modern dirt-jump standards, and for offering a compact, trick-friendly handling character that clearly prioritizes skatepark and pump-track riding over high-speed stability or seated pedaling efficiency.
$2,099FAC-PP-L-Comp
Build
Size
| Stack | 521mm |
| Reach | 414mm |
| Top tube | 605mm |
| Headtube length | 115mm |
| Seat tube length | 320mm |
Fit and geometry
The available geometry points to a deliberately compact fit. In the larger size listed as Long, the bike has a 414 mm reach, 521 mm stack, 69.5-degree head angle, 71.5-degree seat angle, 381 mm chainstay, 1041 mm wheelbase, and 605 mm effective top tube; the smaller Short size drops to a 399 mm reach, 1026 mm wheelbase, and 590 mm effective top tube. Those are short numbers for a modern dirt-jump bike, especially the 414 mm reach on the larger frame, and they explain why reviewers repeatedly described the Faction II as nimble, flickable, and easy to move around underneath the rider.
On the trail or in the park, the 69.5-degree head angle and very short 381 mm rear end should translate to quick front-end response, easy manuals, and strong pop out of transitions rather than planted high-speed composure. The wheelbase figures reinforce that character: this is a short bike intended to change direction quickly and reward active rider input. For average-height riders that should make the Faction II feel intuitive in skateparks and pump tracks, but taller riders may find the cockpit cramped and the bike less stable when speeds rise or jump lines get larger.
Full specs
Groupset
Shift levers
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Crankset
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Bottom bracket
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Front rotor
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Cockpit
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Handlebars
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Saddle
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Builds
Build data is limited, but the available information shows complete-bike pricing at $2,099 for both the Short Complete and Long Complete, with frame-size-specific SKUs rather than different component tiers. Review coverage also references a complete-bike MSRP of $1,650 USD at launch, suggesting pricing has varied by market or model year, but the provided data does not show multiple spec levels within this generation.
What is clear from the review material is that the complete build earned praise for its component quality. Vital MTB highlighted the Reynolds 520 steel frame, 100 mm RockShox Pike DJ fork, and overall durability-focused package, while also noting a measured weight of 25 pounds 5 ounces for a size Large without pedals. Reviewers also called out the strong value of the complete bike thanks to the high-end fork and solid parts selection, though they noted that the stock gearing felt tall and the 35 mm rise bars may not suit every rider without adjustment.
Long Complete
$2,099
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Short Complete
$2,099
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Reviews
Reviewers consistently describe the Faction II as a compact, lively dirt-jump bike with a clear park bias. Vital MTB called the complete build a "solid spec and nice value" package and highlighted the frame's durability, the availability of three sizes, and a build kit that was "about as good as it gets in terms of functionality and durability." Across the review material, the Reynolds 520 steel frame is credited with giving the bike a poppy, responsive feel off lips, while the short overall dimensions make it easy to generate speed on pump tracks and manipulate in transitions. The RockShox Pike DJ fork is repeatedly singled out as a major asset, with reviewers describing it as class-leading and essentially flawless for this application.
The same compactness that makes the bike feel snappy also defines its limitations. Multiple reviewer observations point to the Large frame feeling short, with a 6'4" tester noting that it was difficult to keep the bike settled over rollers at maximum speed. Vital MTB specifically listed the Large size being "still on the small side" as a weakness, alongside gearing that felt too tall and 35 mm rise bars that seemed low enough to require cockpit adjustment. In practice, the consensus is that the Faction II excels as a nimble, trick-oriented park and pump-track bike, but riders seeking more room or more stability on bigger, faster jump lines may find its geometry less accommodating than longer competitors.
