Evil Bikes Calling GX Eagle Mountain Bike reviews and deals for sale

If Evil Bikes' The Following can be described as an all-mountain monster that's happiest running big lines, then The Calling is best described as its sassy, irreverent, trail-leaning little brother. With a relatively reserved 131mm of rear DELTA travel, compared to much of the Evil line, the Calling is the perfect partner for the early morning mission to the summit and the after-work hot laps. We’ve paired the carbon Calling’s 27.5in frame with SRAM’s GX Eagle drivetrain and e*thirteen components for a capable trail bike, ready to seek out adventure with a cheeky aggression that'll have you cackling joyously out of every berm and opportunity for air.

Evil's approach to geometry is one of the key elements to The Calling's versatility. The frame's linkage includes flip chips that alter the bottom bracket height and head tube angle. In Low setting, the bottom bracket sits at just 13.3in off the ground with a head tube angle of 66.4 degrees. When dropped to the X-Low setting, the bottom bracket drops to 13in off the ground, and the head tube slacks out to as low as 65.8 degrees. The Calling is definitely down for a party, and its long, low countenance is finished with 16.9in chainstays (17.0 in the X-Low setting) that dice techy lines like a cat on carpet. The lightweight carbon frame is worth noting, as the internal cable routing and stiff material further the clean yet playful ride.

Evil stuck to a linkage driven single pivot with a specific aim to achieve a level of adjustability not allowed by DW-link's four-bar design. DELTA was originally designed as a platform to test different suspension curves, so it's most basic, defining property is virtually limitless mutability. Given that fact, shock tune may be more important on a DELTA bike than on any other suspension design, and Evil builds in a sag measurement system to make tuning a quick, painless affair. Just reset the little toggle, hop in the saddle, and air up.

The Calling's DELTA pivot location reduces the need for shock damping, so you can ride the included RockShox Debonair fully open—even while ascending root-latticed treescapes and rocky switchbacks. Since it doesn't have to fight bob with heavy handed damping, DELTA strikes an apparently contradictory balance between a supple, light-off-the-top early stroke and a mid-stroke that keeps the tires glued to the trail. As it approaches the triple digit end of its 131mm, the travel arc ramps up to maintain a bottomless feel that belies Evil's gravity roots. It takes a lot to find DELTA's limits, and its spirited compression arc provides the perfect alibi for when you need a timely bail-out.

We’ve hand-picked components for this build for the balance of performance and price with an eye on creating a playful and capable spec, headlined by SRAM’s GX Eagle drivetrain and e*thirteen components. A Rockshox Pike fork offers 140mm of travel up front to absorb all the chatter and rock drops of your favorite trails. The e*thirteen LG1 wheels, paired to their TRS All-Terrain tires provide a capable and fast-engaging platform for efficient pedaling and confidant descending.

6
out of 10
1 Positive, 0 Mixed & 1 Negative
from 2 Reviews
Retail Price:
$4,099.00
Used Price:
$2,869.30
Sale Price:
$2,869.30

Product Specifications

Brand Evil Bikes
Category Complete Enduro Full Suspension Bikes
Frame Material carbon fiber
Suspension DELTA
Rear Shock Rockshox Super Deluxe Debonair, ML380, 185x50 (+1 Token)
Rear Travel 131mm
Fork RockShox Pike Select RC B3, 46mm offset
Front Travel 140mm
Headset FSA integrated tapered No. 58/68
Shifters SRAM GX Eagle 12speed
Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle 12speed
ISCG Tabs ISCG05
Crankset SRAM GX Eagle Boost
Chainring Sizes 32t
Crank Arm Length [S, M] 170mm, [L, XL] 175mm
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA
Bottom Bracket Type BSA, 73mm
Cassette SRAM XG-1275 GX Eagle
Cassette Range 10 - 52t
Chain SRAM GX Eagle 12speed
Brakeset SRAM G2 R Disc Brakes
Brake Type hydraulic disc, post mount
Rotors SRAM Centerline Rounded Rotor, 180mm
Handlebar e*thirteen Base 35 Handlebar
Handlebar Rise 20mm
Handlebar Width 800mm
Grips Lizard Skins Charger Evo Lock-on, black
Stem e*thirteen Base 35 Stem
Stem Length 40mm
Saddle WTB Volt, 142mm width
Seatpost Crank Brothers Highline Dropper
Seat Collar 34.9mm
Wheelset e*thirteen components LG1 EN 27.5in Boost Wheel
Front Axle 15 x 110mm thru-axle
Rear Axle 12 x 148mm thru-axle
Tires e*thirteen TRS Plus All-Terrain Gen 3 27.5in Tire
Tire Size 27.5 x 2.4in
Recommended Use trail
Manufacturer Warranty limited 3 year

Evil Bikes Calling GX Eagle Mountain Bike Reviews

Unknwon
Clayton Waldon
October 29, 2020
10

High prices.

I really love those high prices. They make me just wanna shit. How is a entry level person supposed to get anywhere. I'm feeling like I wanna quit riding altogether.

Unknwon
Chris
November 19, 2020
1

Is it really just a 3 year warranty on this bike? Or is it lifetime? It would be really hard for me to spend this amount of money on a bike if it only has a 3 year warranty. Thanks, Chris

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