something evil this way cometh in 2010
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Let the hype begin!
sick looking bike. if its just a scaled down version of the revolt, should work great. the geometry looks good too.
If it was at least 160mm with thru-axle and ready for production ...
Was posted a week ago. Not the video but the thread: http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223853
I want a Revolt in the colour of the hardtail in the backround 
pleaaaase
pleaaaase
The bike looks good. I think they have there numbers messed up though. How do you go from a 68 degree head angle with 13" bb to a 66.5 degree head angle and 13.25" bb? Changing the head angle by 1.5 degrees should drop the bb almost 3/4".
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The Night Man Cometh.
seriously, i dont like it. In no way does it appeal to me, the asthetics are aweful in my opinion, there are lots of nice 140mm bikes out there, i think the only thing this one has going for it is the evil name.
let the hate shots begin.
let the hate shots begin.
no hate shots, i still dont think it is the nicest bike i have ever layed eyes on but the angles and build make it unreal. I still think it is pretty decent looking though
this isnt a production bike either as kevin said. Doesnt look to have the hydroformed tubing like the revolt. the revolt to me is the best looking DH bike available.
You're right if by nothing going for it other than a name you mean awesome geometry, totally adjustable suspension and a host of people riding them(evil's) that are more than happy with their bikes.
Looks like the Commencal, but better.
and we all know how the way a bike looks relates to how it rides, right?
oh well, at least you can be the envy of everyone at the trailhead, shuttle or uphill lift. because really, that's what matters on the InterWebToobz!
When most of the bikes that are currently available perform better than most of the consumers one of the big things that differentiates bikes (or most product FTM) are looks. I'm very happy with my Revolt but in a race run I don't know that I'm any faster than if I had spent less money on a used Sunday or a Commencal or Morewood. That said, if they ride similarly, I'll take the one that looks the best. Good thing for me that I agree with Blackohio and also think it's the best riding bike I've owned.
Im so glad that in your infinitely hip wisdom you were able to totally extrapolate that what I said was the very extent of all my my knowledge and meaning.
I've stated several times that this is the best riding bike i've ever had. Now im no WC racer, nor am I mens elite. I just know that the minute I climbed on this and started railing it around I was immediately comfortable and felt right. Ive ridden a few bikes before this and it stands head and shoulder to me above the rest. The closest being my old Sunday.
Not to mention that aesthetics are a part of a bike purchase and if you say it isnt you're just ****ing lying. Most bikes will ride awesome, some will feel better to one person than another and the final thing it comes down to when spending $3K on a frame is, are you happy with its appearance. Theres alot of frames that to me are just down right awful looking and cost a fortune and im not going to spend $3 to ride something I hate looking at. Call me a poser or whatever.
Its a funny one. I wouldn't buy a bike I didn't like the look of, but having said that I generaly like bikes that to me look like they will ride well. I can't think of a single bike out there that I like the look of that is renowned of riding like a heap of junk.
I think I will probably be gettong one of these frames. What else out there offers 5"(ish) travel and a 67 (or less) degree head angle?
I think I will probably be gettong one of these frames. What else out there offers 5"(ish) travel and a 67 (or less) degree head angle?
Any news on the Sect?
last I heard was mid 2010 for the Sect. Which in real time prob means end of summer
*cough*Banshee Spitfire*cough*
Every DH bike from 1997 through 1999.
And Transition Covert!
I'd like to take a lap on Galbraith on a new Covert, I've finally had a chance on a V1 and had a good time. I also got to pedal around on a couple of new Evils in a parking lot and after riding a Covert and then pedaling those around I'm even more excited to get one. They passed the bounce test and also the riding over a curb in both directions test.
yes....just laughed out loud reminiscing about that classic episode
in all seriousness though, it is another sick looking Evil bike that I will not be able to afford or justify...
OMG that is great... can we make that a new test for Mountain Bike Action?
Here's some hype for ya: http://www.spokemagazine.com/2010/02/brook-macdonald-on-ms-evil/
no doubt, when this hype first started up I was pretty much sure i would be getting the sect, always was a fan of evil and it just seemed right...
after months of complete silence went with a raw covert, and so psyched on the bike i cant stand it...I think it will be the best bike i have ever built...
The smoke and mirrors with this got a bit tiring...
what smoke and mirrors. they showed a proto and interbike. and are aiming for a mid 2010 release. eitherway seems like your happy so all is good.
Seriously, the Covert is not even close. It's like a dozen other bikes out there geometry wise. It's called nuance bro. 67 degree head angle and a BB height of just a hair under 14" on a 150mm travel bike is in no way cutting edge. Why not buy a Nomad? Or a Tracer? Or any number of bikes. The Spitfire is definitely the only thing even close. Looking forward to an update on the Sect and any other bike that dares to be a little bit different from the status quo.
just the of secrecy around the products and all the guerrilla marketing...i get that it is something different but i needed to a harder date to get a bike ready for some trips i have planned.
love the company, might be on a revolt after i beat the **** out of my dh bike this year but decided to go with the covert...both sweet rigs
I can't comment on the evil...but i'll be able to do a comparison on covert vs. spitfire soon. One of our shop guys is building a spitfire and it's looking pretty dope...if only i still owned a covert...**cough cough** Sam, i can do a comparison full review if you guys need to get rid of an extra covert **cough cough**
but seriously, the covert could be the greatest bike i've ever ridden. who gives a crap about geometry or numbers. it's all about the end review. i switched with my buddy when i had a covert and he had a nomad and i just loved the covert even more. if i hadn't spent all my money on a TR450, i'd be on another covert. maybe things will turn around in the next few months
but seriously, the covert could be the greatest bike i've ever ridden. who gives a crap about geometry or numbers. it's all about the end review. i switched with my buddy when i had a covert and he had a nomad and i just loved the covert even more. if i hadn't spent all my money on a TR450, i'd be on another covert. maybe things will turn around in the next few months
I also decided that the tires were not appropriate for the build and as such I ranked the frame lower compared to other bikes. The Minions might be good for the trails on Galbraith but I found them to be too heavy for the sidewalks of Seattle.
If I wanted a Covert I would have bought one by now. It was a lot of fun to ride on some mellow trails and I'd really like to have a go on a V2 Covert but I'll be patient and wait for the Evil.
i read this 3 times and still have no idea what you are excited to get...