Evil FollowingvsOffering
Choosing between the Following and the Offering isn't a matter of deciding which trails you can ride, but how much you want to mess around while riding them. Both bikes use Dave Weagle’s DELTA suspension to punch well above their weight classes, making travel numbers feel like little more than a loose suggestion.
Overview
The tension between these two frames isn't about where they can go, but how they want to get there. The Following is the bike that effectively legitimized the 'downcountry' movement, pairing a relatively steep 66.6-degree head angle with a suspension platform that 'slurps up the singletrack' and tracks with the precision of a much heavier rig. It sticks to Super Boost 157mm rear spacing to keep the chainstays at a tight 430mm, a design choice that ensures the bike remains agile even when things get chunky. On the other side, the Offering V4 has moved back to the standard 148mm rear spacing while bumping its rear travel to 151mm. It drops the 'Super' but adds significant aggression, positioning itself as a dedicated 'jib machine' for riders who treat every root as a lip. While the Following aims for a 'magic carpet ride' feel that erases chatter, the Offering is built around a distinct 'trampoline point' in its travel, rewarding a rider who stays on the offensive and looks for opportunities to get airborne.
Ride and handling
The Following behaves like a 'twisted firestarter' on the trail, offering a level of grip that reviewers describe as 'velcro-like' while maintaining a poppy, responsive platform. It has a 'maniac character' that encourages you to throw the rear end into corners with terrifying speed, yet the frame remains stout enough to avoid being pinballed through rock gardens. This precision is its hallmark; it rewards the rider who can thread needles and find the cleanest lines through technical 'big mountain rocky tech' without the bulk of a full enduro sled. Conversely, the Offering V4 is a bike that punishes a defensive stance. It feels less composed and stable than others in its class if you try to hoverboard through roots; it would much rather jump over them. There is a noticeable trampoline effect mid-stroke that makes it 'poppy as all get out,' but the trade-off is a slight loss in small-bump isolation compared to its shorter-travel sibling. It is a bike for the active pilot who wants to pump every undulation and schralp every berm, rather than the rider looking for a plush plow-machine to save them from bad decisions. Climbing highlights the divergence in suspension philosophy. The Following uses its DELTA linkage to provide a firm, tactile pedaling platform that offers tons of traction for technical, 'fiddly' steps and loose scrambles. The Offering, with its steep 79-degree seat tube angle, puts you in a superior position for long grinds, but it displays more suspension movement under power. Evil intentionally avoided a firm lockout on the Offering to ensure climbing traction, resulting in a bike that grips technical ascents well but lacks the hardtail-like efficiency of more XC-focused rivals.
Specifications
Drivetrain choices across both models lean heavily on SRAM’s ecosystem, but the real divergence sits in the braking and hub spacing. The Offering V4 builds, like the Eagle 90, move to the massive SRAM Maven Silver brakes, signaling its intent to handle much higher heat and steeper descents. The Following GX build sticks to SRAM Code RSCs, which are powerful but perhaps less aggressive for the sustained gnar the Offering is designed to inhale. The hub situation is a genuine split in the road for home mechanics. The Following LS uses Super Boost 157mm spacing, which MBR noted as a potential 'headache' for frame-only buyers but a boon for rear-end stiffness and tire clearance. The Offering V4 has reverted to 148mm Boost, making it far easier to swap wheelsets with the rest of the industry. Both bikes frequently spec Industry Nine Hydra hubs, which are 'obnoxiously loud'—an acoustic signature that fits the brand's punk-rock vibe but might grate on riders who prefer a silent woods-experience. Suspension spec reflects the differing missions of these two frames. The Following often ships with 'Ultimate' level RockShox SID or Pike components, keeping the weight in the 28-31lb range. The Offering is more robust, offering the option of a 160mm Lyrik or a 170mm Zeb/Vivid Air combo at the same price point. This allows the Offering to morph into a near-enduro rig, while the Following remains firmly in the 'maxi XC' or aggressive trail camp.
| Following | Offering | |
|---|---|---|
| FRAMESET | ||
| Frame | Evil Following LS Frameset | UD Carbon frame, 151mm rear travel, full internal cable routing, Boost 148 rear spacing w/ integrated chain guide, threaded BB, UDH compatible |
| Fork | RockShox SID Ultimate 2P Lever Lockout Fork, 29in, 120mm | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate, 29", Charger 3.1 RC2 w/ Buttercups, 160mm travel, 44mm offset |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate 2P Lever Lockout Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate, Trunnion mount, 205x60mm |
| GROUPSET | ||
| Shift levers | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type Trigger | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type Trigger |
| Front derailleur | — | — |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type |
| Cassette | SRAM XS-1275 T-Type, 12-speed, 10-52T | SRAM XS-1275 T-Type, 12-speed, 10-52T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type Flattop Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type Flattop chain |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90, 32T, 170mm | SRAM Eagle 90, 32T, 170mm |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB, 73mm BSA | SRAM DUB, 73mm BSA (threaded) |
| Front brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Maven Silver |
| Rear brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Maven Silver |
| WHEELSET | ||
| Front wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra2 Wheelset (Front) - 30.5mm internal width, 110x15mm (unless upgrade selected) | Industry Nine DH S 1/1 29 (31.0mm internal rim width), 110x15mm front hub spacing |
| Rear wheel | Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra2 Wheelset (Rear) - 30.5mm internal width, 157x12mm (unless upgrade selected) | Industry Nine DH S 1/1 29 (31.0mm internal rim width), 148x12mm rear hub spacing |
| Front tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo SG TLE | Maxxis Assegai, EXO+ TR, 29x2.5 WT |
| Rear tire | Schwalbe Wicked Will Evo ST TLE | Maxxis Minion DHR II, EXO TR, 29x2.4 WT |
| COCKPIT | ||
| Stem | Evil 12 Gauge Stem - 45mm | Race Face Aeffect R Stem, 40mm length, 35mm clamp |
| Handlebars | Evil Boomstick Carbon Bar - S/M: 780mm; L/XL: 810mm x 35mm | Race Face Alloy Chester 35, 780mm width, 35mm rise, 8° backsweep, 5° upsweep, 35mm clamp |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Pro - Medium | WTB Solano Medium Fusion Form, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive 2.0 Dropper Seatpost - 30.9mm (S: 125mm, M: 150mm, L/XL: 185mm) | Bike Yoke Revive dropper (S: 160mm, M: 185mm, L: 185mm, XL: 213mm) |
| Grips/Tape | RockShox TwistLoc Ultimate - Curved Hose | Evil Palmela Handerson lock-on |
Geometry and fit comparison
Stack height is a massive differentiator for these two frames. In the selected sizes, the Offering Medium has a stack of 625mm—21mm taller than the Following Large at 604mm. This creates a much more upright, 'commanding' feel on the Offering, while the Following keeps the rider in a lower, more aggressive XC-style pocket that helps keep the front wheel weighted on steep, technical climbs. The reach on the Following Large is 480mm, which feels roomy for its category and contributes to high-speed stability. The Offering Medium comes in shorter at 459mm, though the Large Offering would bump that up to 481mm. The most critical update for the Offering V4 is the 79-degree seat tube angle, which is significantly steeper than the Following. This move compensates for the longer travel and ensures you aren't sagging off the back of the bike when the trail points up. Chainstay lengths remain a core part of the Evil identity, with the Following at 432mm and the Offering at 435mm. Both are remarkably short for 29ers, which is why both bikes share that 'playful to manual' reputation. The Following's 66.6-degree head tube angle might look 'stuffy' or steep on paper next to modern enduro bikes, but in practice, it provides a 'laser-like accuracy' that slacker bikes lack in tight, twisty terrain.
| FIT GEO | Following | Offering | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 604 | 634 | +30 |
| Reach | 480 | 481 | +1 |
| Top tube | 629 | 606 | -23 |
| Headtube length | 110 | 114 | +4 |
| Standover height | 675 | 700 | +25 |
| Seat tube length | 470 | 435 | -35 |
| HANDLING | Following | Offering | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headtube angle | 66.6 | — | — |
| Seat tube angle | — | — | — |
| BB height | — | 351 | — |
| BB drop | 36 | 24 | -12 |
| Trail | — | 128 | — |
| Offset | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| Front center | 765 | 822 | +57 |
| Wheelbase | — | 1256 | — |
| Chainstay length | — | 435 | — |
Who each one is for
Evil Following
The Following is for the rider who lives in places like Bellingham or the Southeast and wants one bike to handle everything from 'XC missions' to technical 'Irish Death' style descents. If you find yourself grinning more when you thread a needle through a root-spread than when you plow through a rock garden, this is your tool. It is for the person who wants the trail to 'disappear underneath them' but still wants to feel the texture of the terrain through a precise, stiff chassis.
Evil Offering
The Offering is for the jump-line regular who views the trail as a series of take-offs rather than obstacles. It suits riders who stay 'on the offensive,' constantly pumping and jumping to maintain speed. If you prefer to 'session jump lines' and dial in your whips rather than chase straight-line descending records, the Offering's trampoline-like suspension feel will be more rewarding than the Following's grounded, magic-carpet compliance.
