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Evil Bikes The Wreckoning Mountain Bike Frame - 2017 $2,899.00
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Evil "the brokening and swallowing"
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I purchased an Evil Following and thought it was the best bike ever. In the quest for something even "more betterr" as they say, I became a believer in all things Evil and purchased a "wreckoning" through Backcountry. I must say I love the ride. Unfortunately, I went to ride it the other day and found the chainstay cracked 3/4's of the way around. My immediate thoughts were wtf, I haven't hit anything or even crashed on the bike. Knowing that Evil had supposedly, corrected whatever troubles they experienced before with carbon frame failures, I didn't freak out. I just submitted my photos to Backcountry and Evil. After hearing back from Backcountry, acknowledging there were no signs of impact I was pretty confident that the swingarm would be warrantied. Needles to say, I was in disbelief when I heard back from Backcountry and Evil Bikes letting me know the claim had been denied. I called the Evil warranty department and was told the failure was due to impact and the best they could do was sell me a replacement swingarm for $415.00. After investing in two Evil bikes in one year, I must say I am more than dissapointed in the brand.
I have since spoken with other Evil owners and they have both had similar experiences with their Followings and Wreckonings. I write this review in hopes that both Evil Bikes and Backcountry will help make things right and change my reviews of "the swallowing" and "the brokening."
Wow.
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And you just said all that needs to said about it. I have heard how amazing the enduro bikes ride, but the issues with Evil are why I have no desire to get another one.
Didn't think it could get any better
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
For the last 2 years I've been riding an Evil Following which was by far the most fun and capable bike I've ever ridden. I figured it couldn't get any better, but figured I'd try it's bigger brother just for comparisons sake. After my first ride on the Wreckoning, my mind was blown. Once it get's up to speed, the bike has no limitations other than me. I live in Kamloops, BC where the trails are a little bit more open and super fast, so for me the Wreckoning is the absolute perfect compliment to our trails. While the Following does feel slightly more agile on slower/more technical sections, the Wreckoning is an absolute rocketship at speed. It still shares all the lively and playful characteristics that I loved on the Following, but in a slightly more big hit ready package. If your trails are fast and you want to go faster and have more fun, I don't think there's any better bike than the Wreckoning.

no small frames?
Hey Ramon, we don't have any small frames in stock, but I'd be happy to help you get one ordered! Feel free to give a shout at my direct line 801.204.4547 or my email cojohnson@backcountry.com if you're interested! Cheers, Connor

Go fast, take no chances.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
You like to go fast? This bike likes to go faster. It's not a bike meant for putting around in the woods. No. 161mm of travel paired with 29" wheels makes for a bulldozer of a bike. But, like, if there were Formula 1 bulldozers. Yeah, now you get the picture.
Pretty quickly, you'll point your handle bars down that root-infested, rutted-out disaster of a trail where all the "kids with the motorcycle helmets" hang out and you'll let your fingers off the brakes.
As you exit the woods at the bottom of the mountain, and the color returns to your face, a smile creeps up under your dirt mustache and the pedal back up the mountain begins. A feeling of surprise overwhelms you. "Am I really this strong today? Maybe my chain is just really well-lubed." you think, as nearly every ounce of power you put in drives the bike forward. The surprisingly nimble ride back to the top leaves you with enough energy to charge lap two.
Hit me up at 801.204.4556 or araines@backcountry.com to chat more about my experience with The Wreckoning!
How would you compare it to the yeti sb5.5? I realize the yeti is 20mm less frame travel but from everything I have read (I haven't test ridden either bike), the yeti seems to be the bike to beat. Thanks.
Best bike I've ever ridden
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This bike is seriously the best bike I've ever ridden in my 16 years of mountain biking.. The low, slack geometry with the 29 inch wheels makes it a force to be wreckoned with in any situation. I ride it at the lift accessed bike park as well as the local trails.. These wheels roll over anything effortlessly and grip superbly in the turns.. All this and it climbs well too. Love this bike it's a game changer!!!
Man, I feel for you. You're not the first person that I've heard that from. I know 2 other people who have had similar issues with frames cracking, and Evil's response is