The Dark Lord
Of Single Track
The Dark Lord
Of Single Track
Of Single Track
MORE POP, LESS FILLING
It’s time for everyone’s favorite 120mm 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.
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.
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. To polish this shiny knife, Evil will offer lifetime bearing warranty for Offering LS frames. Original owners can register their bikes on the Evil website. See our warranty site for more details to keep those pivots silky smooth.
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.
THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS
UDH COMPATIBLE
Slap it sideways against a stump? All Lightly Salted models feature UDH hangers, easily replaced at your local shop.
WHEELIE SHORT CHAINSTAYS
Make Bikes Shred Again. Short 430mm chainstays mean wheelies for days and manuals for months.
ADJUSTABLE GEOMETRY
Flip yo' Chips! Choose LOW mode for everyday trail-slaying geometry, or flip to XLOW mode for a gravity-fed, park eating ride.
INTEGRATED SAG METER
Dial in sag on your shred happy sled with this quick meter that hits right at the 30% mark.
CALM AND COLLECTED
A rubber sound canceling chainstay protector and an integrated chain guide keep the drivetrain silent and deadly.
INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING
Ditch those archaic zip ties. Fully guided internal routing for clean looks, easy installation and worry-free maintenance.
| GEOMETRY | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | X-LARGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A - Head Tube Angle LOW | 66.9° | 66.9° | 66.9° | 66.9° |
| A - Head Tube Angle X-LOW | 66.4° | 66.4° | 66.4° | 66.4° |
| B - Seat Tube Angle LOW | 76.0° | 76.0° | 76.0° | 76.0° |
| B - Seat Tube Angle X-LOW | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° | 75.5° |
| C - Virtual Top Tube Length LOW | 584mm | 22.99" | 611mm | 24.04" | 631mm | 24.83" | 652mm | 25.67" |
| C - Virtual Top Tube Length X-LOW | 586mm | 23.07" | 613mm | 24.13" | 633mm | 24.92" | 654mm | 25.75" |
| D - Seat Tube Length | 381mm | 15.00" | 432mm | 17.00" | 470mm | 18.50" | 508mm | 20.00" |
| E - Bottom Bracket Height LOW | 337mm | 13.14" | 337mm | 13.28" | 337mm | 13.28" | 337mm | 13.28" |
| E - Bottom Bracket Height X- LOW | 329mm | 12.82" | 329mm | 12.96" | 329mm | 12.96" | 329mm | 12.96" |
| F - Bottom Bracket Drop LOW | 36mm | 1.40" | 36mm | 1.40" | 36mm | 1.40" | 36mm | 1.40" |
| F - Bottom Bracket Drop X-LOW | 44mm | 1.73" | 44mm | 1.73" | 44mm | 1.73" | 44mm | 1.73" |
| G - Head Tube Length | 90mm | 3.54" | 110mm | 4.33" | 110mm | 4.33" | 120mm | 4.72" |
| H - Chain Stay Length LOW | 430mm | 16.93" | 430mm | 16.93" | 430mm | 16.93" | 430mm | 16.93" |
| H - Chain Stay Length X-LOW | 432mm | 17.01" | 432mm | 17.01" | 432mm | 17.01" | 432mm | 17.01" |
| I - Wheel Base LOW | 1156mm | 45.50" | 1183mm | 46.58" | 1203mm | 47.37" | 1227mm | 48.31 |
| I - Wheel Base X- LOW | 1157mm | 45.55" | 1185mm | 46.64" | 1205mm | 47.43" | 1228mm | 48.36 |
| J - Axle to Crown | 541mm | 21.30" | 541mm | 21.30" | 541mm | 21.30" | 541mm | 21.30" |
| K - Offset | 51mm | 2.01" | 51mm | 2.01" | 51mm | 2.01" | 51mm | 2.01" |
| L - Front to Center LOW | 727mm | 28.63" | 755mm | 29.71" | 775mm | 30.50" | 799mm | 31.44" |
| L - Front to Center X-LOW | 727mm | 28.63" | 755mm | 29.71" | 775mm | 30.50" | 799mm | 31.44" |
| M - Trail LOW | 100mm | 3.94" | 100mm | 3.94" | 100mm | 3.94" | 100mm | 3.94" |
| M - Trail X-LOW | 104mm | 4.11" | 104mm | 4.11" | 104mm | 4.11" | 104mm | 4.11" |
| N - Stack LOW | 586mm | 23.06" | 604mm | 23.79" | 604mm | 23.79" | 614mm | 24.15" |
| N - Stack X-LOW | 583mm | 22.95" | 601mm | 23.66" | 601mm | 23.66" | 611mm | 24.06" |
| O - Reach LOW | 440mm | 17.34" | 460mm | 18.13" | 480mm | 18.91" | 500mm | 19.70" |
| O - Reach X-LOW | 434mm | 17.09" | 454mm | 17.87" | 474mm | 18.66" | 494mm | 19.45" |
| P - Standover LOW | 652mm | 25.67" | 666mm | 26.22" | 677mm | 26.65" | 690mm | 27.17" |
| P - Standover X-LOW | 646mm | 25.43" | 660mm | 25.98" | 671mm | 26.42" | 684mm | 26.93" |
| COMPONENT SIZING | SMALL | MEDIUM | LARGE | XLARGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Length | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm |
| Stem Rise | 0° | 0° | 0° | 0° |
| Headset Spacers | 15mm | 15mm | 15mm | 15mm |
| Handlebar Rise | 30mm | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm |
| Handlebar Width | 780mm | 800mm | 800mm | 810mm |
| Crank Length | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm |
| Sizing | 160-172cm | 168-182cm | 178-192cm | 188cm+ |
| Available Sizes | Small, Medium, Large, XLarge |
| Available Colors | Blackout, Foam Roller |
| Wheel Travel | 121mm |
| Rear Shock | Rockshox Deluxe Ultimate, Trunnion 165x45, 0L1 LNLC 38TS C1 |
| Shock Hardware | Trunnion Upper, 20x8mm Lower |
| Fork Axle to Crown | 541mm, Rockshox Pike 130mm |
| Fork Offset | 51mm |
| Headtube | Tapered 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 Series IS42 - IS52 , Upper ZS/44 Lower ZS/62mm Tapered OD |
| Seatpost Diameter | 30.9.mm |
| Seatclamp Diameter | 34.9mm |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 29" |
| Maximum Rear Tire Size | 29" x 2.6" (Varies By Brand) |
| Bottom Bracket Shell | 73mm Threaded |
| Chainline | 55mm-56.5mm |
| Chainguide Mount | Evil Proprietary Upper, ISCG05 Lower |
| Maximum Chainring Size | 36t Single Ring |
| Minimum Chainring Size | 30T |
| Derailleur Hanger | SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger |
| Rear Wheel Spacing | 157mm x 12mm |
| Brake Mount Type | Post Mount 180mm |
| Maximum Rear Rotor Size | 203mm |
Shock Setup Notes:
• 30% Sag provides a smoother ride
| RIDER WEIGHT | PRESSURE FOR ROCKSHOX DELUXE ULT WITH 30% SAG |
|---|---|
| < 100lb | < 115 psi |
| 100 – 120lb | 115 – 135 psi |
| 120 – 140lb | 135 – 155 psi |
| 140 – 160lb | 155 – 175 psi |
| 160 – 180lb | 175 – 195 psi |
| 180 – 200lb | 195 – 215 psi |
| 200 – 220lb | 215 – 235 psi |
| 220 – 240lb | 235 – 255 psi |
| 240 – 260lb | 255 – 275 psi |
| > 260lb | > 275 psi |
FRAME
Where can I find an exploded view diagram of my bike? You've come to the right place! Here
What is the warranty on my bike? Limited Lifetime Warranty information can be found here: https://www.evil-bikes.com/pages/warranty-policy
How do I adjust my Flip Chips? Remove upper and lower bone link bolts on each side, then remove the 3 flip chip bolts from each side. Flip your Chips 180deg on a horizontal axis. The desired position is noted on the upward facet. The Flip Chip position will be visible when sitting on the bike and should read Low/X-Low depending on model.
What is the paint code on my bike? Foam Roller - Pantone 566C or Black - Matte Clear Coat Pantone Black C
DRIVETRAIN
Which bottom bracket (BB) standard does my bike utilize? It utilizes a threaded BSA 73mm bottom bracket. We recommend pairing your BB & crankset brands, to assure compatibility.
My chainring is slightly off-center in the upper guide.- If the chainring is too far inboard, try adding one drive side BB spacer.
- If the chainring is too far outboard, try removing one drive side BB spacer and placing that on the non-drive side.
- If neither of these solutions address the issue, your cranks, or chainring may not accommodate the appropriate chainline.
What crankset spacing does my bike require? It requires a SuperBoost crankset w/ 56.5 mm chain line. We spec a 3mm offset Chainring with SuperBoost+ width Cranksets for most cranksets. Boost cranksets cannot be modified to work with this frame.
What are my allowable chainring sizes? Round: 30-36t / Oval: 32-34t
Does my bike accommodate a 2x drivetrain? No. It has an integrated 1x upper chain guide.
Will my bike accept an aftermarket chain guide? Yes. Custom ISCG05 tabs to accommodate aftermarket lower chain guides & bash guards.
What derailleur hanger does my bike use? SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger).
WHEELS
What is my bike's rear axle spacing? SuperBoost (12x157mm) rear spacing.
What size wheels & tires does my bike fit? It's designed to accommodate 29" wheels with (up to) 2.6" tires. Front tire clearance is dependent on your fork manufacturer's specifications.
SEAT/POST
What seat post diameter does my bike utilize? A 30.9mm seatpost.
What seat post clamp diameter does my bike utilize? 34.9mm clamp
What is the longest dropper post I can run?
Please email info@evil-bikes.com with the following information:
- Your BB center to seat rail center measurement, in the pedaling position.
- Crank length- should be noted on the medial (center-facing) side of your drive-side crank.
- Which dropper post(s) you are looking at.
Our service robots will promptly get back to you with options. If you prefer to do the math yourself you can find the seat tube length on row "D" of the Offering LS geometry chart on our website. Maximum insertion depths are as follows:
| Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|
| 205mm | 250mm | 255mm |
BRAKE
What type of brake mount does my bike have? It utilizes a 180mm Post Mount rear. Front is dependent on your fork's make & model. Please see your fork manufacturer's website for exact specifications.
What is my maximum rear brake rotor size? It accepts up to a 203mm rotor.
HEADTUBE
What type of headset does my bike require? It requires a (Zero Stack) ZS44, ZS62 headset. Few alternatives exist. Consult info@evil-bikes.com if you have a headset that you are unsure about.
What type of steerer tube does my bike require? It requires a tapered steerer (1 1/8" - 1 1/2").
What is my frame's minimum steerer tube length?
With zero spacers, assuming a stem stack height of 40mm, your Following LS requires a steerer length of no less than:
| Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|
| 140mm | 160mm | 160mm |
Fork manufacturers recommend no more than 30mm of spacers between stem and the upper race. The provided measurements account for 0mm additional stack height (no spacers between stem & dust cap), with a 40mm stack height stem.
SUSPENSION
How much fork travel can my bike accommodate? The Following LS is recommended to be paired with a 120mm-130mm travel fork.
How much travel (suspension) does my bike have? The Following LS has 121mm of rear wheel travel. Recommended fork travel (front) is 130mm.
What size shock does my frame utilize? The Following LS utilizes a 165x45mm Trunnion-mount shock.
What size shock mount hardware does my bike require? The Following LS utilizes a Trunnion-mounted upper and requires 8x20mm lower shock mount hardware.
What approved shock options are available?
| Make | Model | Approved EVIL Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Rockshox | Deluxe Ultimate | RS DLX ULT RCT 165X45 DB2MM 380TS B2 |
| Rockshox | SID Ultimate | RS SIDL ULT RI 165X45 SA1ML1 430TS A1 |
| Fox | DPS | Fox DPS 2021, FLOAT DPS, F-S, K,3pos-Adj, Trunnion, Evol LV, Evil, Following, 165, 45, 0.8Spacer, LCM, LRM, CMF, Neutral Logo |
It is important to note that each EVIL frame requires a specific damper tune. Often, a standard off-the-shelf tune will not capitalize on the inherent qualities of the DELTA linkage. Other options may exist. If you are interested in a damper that is not specified on this list, please consult our friendly customer service team at info@evil-bikes.com.
