Evil Bikes breaks the silence after several years without any major innovations and presents a comprehensively revised version of its popular trail bike Offering. The last modernisation of the American manufacturer's model range was essentially limited to the integration of the Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) standard. The new generation of the Offering now has significantly more extensive changes: more suspension travel, a modernised and variable geometry and - particularly noteworthy - a return to the Boost 148 standard instead of the Superboost 157 standard previously used.
The facts about the Evil Offering:
| Feature | Specification |
| Suspension travel (rear) | 151 mm |
| Fork travel | 150-170 mm |
| Wheel size | 29 inch |
| Frame material | Carbon |
| Steering angle | 63,6-64,7° |
| Seat angle | 77,7-79,2° |
| Reach | 431-507 mm |
| Stack | 611-653 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm |
| Seat post diameter | 30.9 mm |
| Rear axle | Boost 148 mm |
| Brake mount | 180 mm |
| Chain guide | ISCG-05 |
| Price | from € 4,199 (frameset) / € 6,999 (complete bike) |
Frame details and construction
The striking design of the Offering frame has been slightly simplified for the new generation, but still has the characteristic Evil look at first glance. The wheel size also remains the same: 29 inches at the rear and front without the mullet option. One of the most important changes concerns the rear wheel axle: Evil says goodbye to the Superboost 157 standard and returns to the more widespread Boost 148 standard. This decision is likely to be welcomed by many riders, as it allows for a wider choice of spare parts, wheelsets and aftermarket components.
The new Evil has a simplified version of its high/low flip chip, which is now much easier to operate and enables geometry fine-tuning on the trail too. Specifically, the flip chip changes the steering and seat angle by 0.5 degrees and the bottom bracket height by 8 millimetres. Evil retains its threaded bottom bracket shell for easier maintenance, keeps the rear brake mount for at least 180 millimetre discs and equips the Offering with an ISCG-05 mount for bash guards and chain guides.
Frame storage compartment and practical details
The Offering is the first Evil bike with a storage compartment in the down tube. The manufacturer has implemented a cover flap with a robust lock. The opening is large enough to store typical bike tools and accessories in the frame. Also clever: there is a sag indicator on the shock linkage on the non-drive side linkage. The DELTA linkage no longer uses banjo bolts, but solid hardware throughout for improved durability. Other details include a customised chain guide that integrates into the lever position around the main pivot point, a small mud flap to prevent dirt from collecting between the rear triangle and the main frame, and fully routed internal cable routing. All hardware is labelled with torque requirements to make maintenance easier. Bravo!
Suspension system and kinematics
Evil is known for its DELTA suspension system (Dave's Extra Legitimate Travel Apparatus), a kinematic system developed by Dave Weagle based on a single pivot. The design prioritises traction at the beginning of the travel and content in the middle of the travel. The Offering is compatible with forks with 150, 160 and 170 millimetres of travel, with the rear end offering 151 millimetres of travel in every configuration, regardless of the flip-chip position. According to the manufacturer, the characteristic curve does not change even with geometry adjustments via the flip chip.
Geometry and handling
The Offering has undergone some radical changes to the geometry. It starts with a steering angle that is 1.5 degrees slacker - 64.7 degrees in the high position. The seat angle is 2 degrees steeper and measures 79 degrees in the steepest flip-chip setting. The reach values remain largely the same, as does the stack height. The chainstay length is 435 millimetres in all four sizes
Equipment variants and prices
The Offering is available in two different equipment variants. Both equipment variants are available in Lyrik/Super Deluxe trim with 160 millimetres of suspension travel or in Zeb/Vivid trim with a 170 mm fork. All equipment variants have SRAM T-Type shifting groups, Maven Silver brakes and RockShox Ultimate suspension elements.
- Offering frameset/VIVID Ultimate Shock - EU 4,199.99
- Offering Frameset/Super Deluxe Ultimate Shock - EU 4,399.99
- -Eagle 90/Lyrik/Super Deluxe Ultimate Complete Bike EU 6,999.99
- Eagle 90/ZEB/VIVID Ultimate Complete Bike EU 7,299.99
- X0 T-Type/Lyrik/Super Deluxe Ultimate Complete Bike EU 8,299.99
- X0 T-Type/ZEB/VIVID Ultimate Complete Bike EU 8,599.99
Conclusion from Max Fuchs, BIKE editor
The new Evil Offering demonstrates the enthusiasm that attention to detail can bring to mountain bikes. Every aspect - from the well thought-out storage compartment in the down tube and the precisely routed internal cable routing to the robust hardware with clear torque specifications - looks well thought out and of high quality. And my personal highlight: the SAG display on the shock linkage. The fact that you can use the high/low flip chip to adjust the steering angle, seat angle and bottom bracket height to suit your riding style without affecting the suspension characteristics is also great! Together with the different suspension travel options (150, 160 or 170 mm on the fork), the Offering appeals to a very broad target group - from ambitious enduro riders to trail all-rounders.
Visually, the Offering remains unmistakably an Evil bike: the striking look, the slightly simplified but still characteristic rear triangle, gives the bike a real recognition value - a clear USP in the design uniformity of the bike cosmos. In combination with the return to the Boost 148 standard, the new Offering makes a very versatile and attractive impression. For all those who value well thought-out details, customisable geometry and a bike with its own unique design, the Evil Offering should therefore be a real highlight.
Max Fuchs
Editor
