new downhill, trail and allmountain full susp, using patent pending dw suspension
Evil Bikes 2008
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But the logo has changed!
and now they have Vanderham
With all the secrecy, talent and gossip surrounding the name 'Evil', you'd think they'd have a kick-ass website....
There's a very up and coming racer heading to evil as well...news to come shortly. I was told tonight that DH bikes would be appearing q1 of 2009 and that the first ones are being welded as we speak.
I was thinking exactly about it....Vanderham doesn't sell bikes.
It needs a rider like Sam Hill, Who made for Iron Horse in 2004 when Sunday was released.
Wow that is cool that they are moving that fast. Do we know why the changed the logo? I think the new one is a little on the boring side.
Stevie Smith perhaps?
Stevie Smith perhaps?
Stevie Smith perhaps?
That was my first thought too.
Could also be one of the young U.S.A'ers
if you look at evil's history, they were never really the kind of company that needed a big name rider to "sell" their bikes (correct me if I'm wrong). The bikes sold themselves. They weren't a huge company by any means, but had a very loyal following.
I don't think they will need the riders to sell the bikes this time around but I think that DW/KW have enough connections, especially in racing, that they will be able to bring in some very good riders.
I also think that Kevin has his head on straight and will do good things for the business. Go Kevin.
I also think that Kevin has his head on straight and will do good things for the business. Go Kevin.
This guy ^^^ seems to have heard some good inside rumors. If you've seen his previous posts both here and at NSMB he has let on to a lot of what I have also heard.
Pay attention to what SeanD has said...
Just to get technical, riders don't sell bikes. They're too busy racing & riding. Last I checked, retailers sold bikes.
Vanderham did fairly decent at the Willingen WC I was at a couple of years ago. I've always enjoyed watching him ride, would be cool to see him racing more.
Totally agree...very Turner like
someone give this guy a custom title... something to do with domokun.
I've heard rumours that he is going to be on one of these next year:Stevie Smith perhaps?
Also it's quite similar looking to the new Evil, with a mix of commencal. ("Revolt" is even a classic old Sunn model).
Even though i know they have a lot of diffrences.
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Potential cost of this new DH frame? It looks awesome!
Thinking of their hardtails it will not be a cheap one....
Looks like their hp is down for more than a day now, maybe we will know more soon:biggrin:
Looks like their hp is down for more than a day now, maybe we will know more soon:biggrin:
Got an interview with the Evil guys in their "booth" at Vegas. Have a look if you want.
http://dirtmag.co.uk/news/category/videos/evil-bikes-exclusive-intebike-video/dirt-1234064.html
http://dirtmag.co.uk/news/category/videos/evil-bikes-exclusive-intebike-video/dirt-1234064.html
great!
..."we want to ride bikes on worldcup level and win worldcups"....
ergo Evil Superteam
..."we want to ride bikes on worldcup level and win worldcups"....
ergo Evil Superteam
Not sure this is the most up to date thread on this these days, but I met Thomas Vanderham and Gabe Fox testing a prototype of the DH bike the other day. It was in one piece and seemed to be functioning as a bicycle quite admirably...
ahh worthless without pics
Yeah? Details please
Where, when, what, etc.
lol. Sorry to tease. They were testing it on some local trails here in Vancouver. No pics I'm afraid, but thought it would reassure some of you that a real bike does actually exist.
And for what it's worth, it appeared to be a single pivot bike with the shock driven at both ends, or did we establish that already? I forget...
And for what it's worth, it appeared to be a single pivot bike with the shock driven at both ends, or did we establish that already? I forget...
this has been the most anti-climatic 'release' of '08.......
maybe they are shooting for more a tantric-climactic release?
no pun intended of course
agreed
yeah wtf is going on...i was stoked on this but man...we need something here...
Makes me wonder if all the e-spec and leaked rumors led to them releasing the information way before they were ready.
Although I don't understand why companies don't simply come out and say "This is what is happening".
The have had complete bikes for about 2 weeks now.
It wouldn't kill the company to release one shot. Maybe one like the automakers do when they have a new car in the works. Set up the frame with black gaffers tape so that you can't see the logo or details or whatever the hell the car companies do.
I agree on the anti-climatic. I was so pumped for it and now the only reason that I remember that they have a new frame is because of this thread.
I'm not saying bring it out in the open and hype it up, just a choice shot to keep the anticipation high or some progress reports.
