We recently got a chance to test the Evil Bikes “The Following” as a frame. Since we weren’t bound by the constraints of an off the shelf bike build that gave us the chance to basically build a BLACK dream bike with some really cool test parts. Big thanks to SRAM and Specialized for that. Anyhow, Geometry is as follows and we’re testing the bike in the low/slack position.
![Here she is...28 pounds of darkness.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSC2339.jpg)
![SRAM X01 drivetrain. More black! 30T Chainring for our weak legs. Frame Protection is well integrated into the seat and chainstays.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSC2342.jpg)
![The heart of it all - DELTA system. "Dave's Extra Legitimate Travel Apparatus"...proprietary to EVIL bikes, this lets the user independently adjust geometry without affecting kinematics of the suspension.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSC2347.jpg)
![RockShox boingers. Our 180 pound test rider uses his Pike RCT3 SoloAir with 2 Bottomless Tokens @ 92 PSI. Monarch Debonair with 2 Bottomless Rings @ 250 PSI. A 125mm Reverb Stealth rounds things out.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Untitled7.jpg)
![Specialized S-Works DH bar. Carbon Fiber, 780mm wide, 240 Grams and it feels just right in your hands. 50mm Renthal Apex stem has been a proven winner for us as well. Can't forget the SWAT EMT top cap chain tool. Lifesaver.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Untitled61.jpg)
![A great deal of a asymmetrical layout on the frame in both the front and the rear end.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSC2377.jpg)
![SRAM guide Ultimates. We're testing them now and first impressions are good. So consistent and the lever feel is top notch.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Untitled22.jpg)
![Details, details, details....Downtube guard, internal dropper post routing and a BURLY headtube.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Untitled41.jpg)
![Specialized has a very different take on saddles these days. The Power Comp. Shorter and wider with a great deal of relief in the center. First impressions are amazing.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Untitled51.jpg)
![What a menacing front end.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSC2385.jpg)
![Roval Traverse Fattie Carbon wheels. 30mm internal width rims provide additional traction and a more stable contact patch. Very scant but very burly wheels. DT swiss internals with the 36 tooth engagement.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Untitled6.jpg)
![The tire clearance isn't bad. It can clear up to a 2.4" tire.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSC2392.jpg)
![Specialized Butcher tires front and rear. Already a proven winner, we opted for the GRID casing out back and the CONTROL casing up front. The CONTROL saves some weight, but the GRID is reinforced to prevent flats a bit better...](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Untitled31.jpg)
![Thanks for checking out our build. We'll keep you posted on it how it rides in the near future. First impressions are great.](https://www.mtb-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/DSC2339.jpg)