Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 131mm -
Fork RockShox Pike RCT3
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Groupset GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 171cm
MD
168cm - 180cm
LG
178cm - 189cm
XL
186cm - 199cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
EVIL Calling 131mm Travel UD Carbon, Internal Dropper Routing, Integrated Upper Guide, BOOST
Suspension Fork
Rockshox Pike RCT3 27.5, Solo Air, 140mm Travel, 15x110
Rear Shock
Rockshox Super Deluxe RC3 Debonair, 185x50 (+1 Token), Trunion / 20x8, DB T ML S 380
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12sp
Shift Levers
SRAM GX Eagle, 12sp
Cassette
SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 10-50t:10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,50
Crank
SRAM Descendent 6K, Direct Mount 32t ring
Bottom Bracket
SRAM 73mm BSA
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle w/Powerlock
Wheels
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 27.5x2.3
Cockpit
Stem
Raceface Aeffect R 35, Length: 40mm
Handlebar
Raceface Chester 35, Rise: 35mm Width: 780mm
Grips
Evil Lock-on
Headset
FSA Integrated Tapered No.57/68 Upper Bearing 30.2x41x6.5 36?/45? Lower Bearing 40×51.8×8 36?/45?
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Pro
Seatpost
Rockshox Reverb Stealth 30.9mm, S: 125mm(390mm), M: 150mm(440mm), L/XL: 170mm(480mm)
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.39 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.32 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 338 mm | 338 mm | 338 mm | 338 mm |
| Stack | 596 mm | 608 mm | 620 mm | 634 mm |
| Reach | 430 mm | 447 mm | 464 mm | 481 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 589.5 mm | 610 mm | 631 mm | 651 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.8 ° | 74.8 ° | 74.8 ° | 74.8 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 390 mm | 425 mm | 460 mm | 495 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.4 ° | 66.4 ° | 66.4 ° | 66.4 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 106 mm | 120 mm | 133 mm | 147 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155 mm | 1177 mm | 1200 mm | 1223 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 17 mm | 17 mm | 17 mm | 17 mm |
| Standover Height | 697 mm | 710 mm | 722 mm | 734 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 178 cm | 186 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 171 cm | 180 cm | 189 cm | 199 cm |
About this model
Calling / GX Eagle belongs to the Evil Calling model. Evil released 12 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Evil Calling bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Evil Calling XT Jenson 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 4999$. Evil Calling / X01 Eagle 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 7399$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Evil released this model in 2018, its price was 5699$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 106.34% higher.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Pike RCT3 model. The travel on this model is 140mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Rockshox Super Deluxe RC3 Debonair rear shock model, which has a travel of 131mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
When it comes to wheels, the Calling / GX Eagle bike is equipped with the 27.5″ model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Evil Calling / GX Eagle has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Evil Calling / GX Eagle bike has 4 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 199 cm (5.18 ft – 6.53 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
The Evil model is also equipped with a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!