Evil Insurgent MX // Bike Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2021
- Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs
It’s been a while since the Freehub team received a 27.5-inch bike for review. The past few years saw 29-inch bikes move into the spotlight with promises of better stability over chunky terrain, increased traction and an overall faster feel. Evolution continues though, and a new wave of mixed-wheel mountain bikes have come to market to supposedly offer the best of both worlds-snappy fun out back and sheer plow-ability up front married together in one machine that begs to be pushed hard over tough-to-manage terrain.
Like other brands, Evil recently joined the mountain bike industry mixed-wheel soirée by taking a tried-and-true 27.5-inch model from their lineup-in this case the Insurgent-and reconfiguring it to accommodate a larger front wheel. Unlike most other brands, Evil made the call to roll out two options for consumers with their new Insurgent: a dedicated 27.5-inch version for the die-hard small wheel fans, and a mixed-wheel monster version that boasts 168-millimeters of travel paired with a 170-millimeter fork. Intrigued, I opted to test the latter build which Evil has dubbed the Insurgent MX.
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*Geometry Specs reflect LOW Setting*
Wheel Size: 29"/27.5"
Rear Travel: 168mm
Fork: 170mm
Wheelbase: 1262mm
Chainstay: 432mm
Reach: 473mm
Head Tube Angle: 63.5°
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100%! These reviews are an event. You grab a beverage, make yourself comfortable and simply enjoy.
🙏 Thank you for the kind words
By so far the best that there isn't even anyone in second or third place
Agreed, I was so happy to see a review on this bike from freehub
Yes love all the freehub reviews! - especially appreciate the ride scenes and commentary on the spot! The endurance you have to ride and talk - amazeballs!
I ride this trail all the time and know every single nuance on it....The speeds that homedude is hitting here are incredible...All the while calmly chatting away like its nothing. So sick!!
what is the name of that climbing trail?
@@3318kk Two Dollar Trail!
Was going to make the same comment. He’s going so fast that the trail looks smooth-which it isn’t!
where is this trail? BC or USA?
Yeah its quite amazing, talking and riding at that speed, nuts!
Every time this guy reviews a bike, you think to yourself "that could be the perfect bike for me". He's so good at riding and reviewing bikes, it's actually impossible to make a decision based upon his reviews, because he makes every bike shine. Great work sir, as always, I also want to now buy this bike.
ya gotta listen for the hoots and hollers... lol
@@dirtrocksandtrees yes, the less talking and the more hollering, the better the bike
I was thinking … why are these reviews so good, and different. And what I realized about these reviews is they include the emotional aspect….
How the bike makes you feel, not just the technical analysis of the bikes behavior.
Love it!
Its more than just geometry numbers with how good all the bikes are these days!
THIS is what riding a bike is all about. If at the end of every ride you're smiling does the tech even matter?
Great review of an exceptional bike.
The Insurgent is indeed shockingly easy to pedal for a LT bike. I have the Mx version. It’s truly wicked. I’ve ridden it back to back with a high spec HighTower from 21 and , sadly, the High Tower is a poor second in every department. It’s less planted, it’s not as manoeuvrable at back end abd it feels sluggish uphill comparatively. If I’d set foot on an Evil beforehand I would never have bought the HT as an all purpose bike. Despite coil snd LT I actually have a grin every time I ride the Evil and that’s no bad thing on the run- in to 60 yrs old.
Subscribed solely based on quality and skill. After watching this, I realized how poor my game is. You're sailing off the brakes and giving a clear play by play like you're fresh off 2 days rest. Unbelievable. I've been on the 27.5 Insurgent for about a month now and everything you described was spot on, even the brakes. So glad you mentioned the brakes and I agree. I get some pretty entertaining looks when I am pedaling what I call "the monster truck" up some technical climbs. Downhill though, it's like a unicorn galloping through clouds on speed. I blasted through a rock garden that ALWAYS causes me problems and I could have had a cup of coffee while doing it. It's such a fun bike. Thanks for the killer review, I made the mistake of watching this at work, now I have to wait till I can get on the bike.
Awesomeness
I woke up this morning thinking that I would really like to see you guys review the new insurgent, and here we are. 10/10.
It would be really cool if you guys could get your hands on some other bikes such as the Forbidden druid/dreadnought in addition to some Yeti's!
I still cant comprehend how you can give us such a complete review of the bike while literally flying down the trail. Hats off to you sir.
Thanks Freehub for this awesome content 🙌
Bro the POV footage in this is great. I could watch a whole video of just that.
You have some of the best reviews on TH-cam! I just bought an Evil Following V3, so I have no reason to watch these right now, but I enjoy them so much I watch every upload. Well done!!
Great bike, amazing rider! One of my favorite sources for great bike content on the interwebs. Another fantastic video!
Your reviews are incredible, Spencer! I could watch and read em all day even if I’m not in the market. Keep it up man.
Reminds me of last year’s Transition Patrol! Still loving my GX version thanks to your review!
Never ever ever change the open!! Amazing review as always
Full send while casually doing a review. Amazing.
Great review!
The best reviewer. Looking forward to your patrol MX review.
Fist off killer trail video. Love the view , I was just waiting for a tree to clip a bar end .
Great review and really told about the bikes handling, who it’s for and where it’s for .
It’s a little too much bike for my trails but then again if you’re not racing who cares and just have fun
Peace Y’all
Such great incisive comments in these reviews. I love how on Freehub's videos (especially with this rider) the comments relate to what you are seeing at the moment, not a detached soundbooth VoiceOver. I just bought this bike and bought the offering V2 after that review, so clearly Freehub is pretty influential on my decisions. Keep it up!!!
this review made me want this bike... I could watch this vid over and over. crazy how quiet it is. looks *and* sounds like you're floating on a cloud at top speed.
Wow, you sir are a shredder. Just found the channel as I was looking for any info on this bike. After watching video, just placed my order! Cannot wait
🙏glad we could help in your purchase decisions. Happy NBD
Needed a jump scare warning for that berm at 7:29 this whole video is like a horror movie! Evil’s “sadistic little bike” just murders the trails. Excellent review as always!
Just sick! Best vids... Like the flossy Carter of bikes... I'm watching knowing I can't afford a new bike... But wanna buy every bike after ea video. Thx again!
such a nice footage and the riding is addictive to watch!!
Great review again nice riding. I got the insurgent lb and would love one of these or the new offering evil bikes are 😎
After watching this again. I now know I want this bike.
Did you get one? I’m thinking about it.
@@bert3566 not yet, I’m stuck between the Yeti SB140 and the Evil. Two different bikes for sure. The closet bike shop that has them to feel them out is 3 hours north of me and I’ve ridden the Yeti already so next time I make it there I’ll check out the Evil.
This guy is incredibly fast! Holy crap! Nice riding.. Bike is badass too!
The reviewer just has way too much fun with these, as he casually chats at mach6. :D
Got damn you tore that trail apart , pretty sure it’s Chakanut I rode that few weeks ago while in WA great review
A year later, but I bought this bike (full 27.5 version) and it's the real deal! Everything in the review is on point. It's my park bike here at N* in Tahoe but I also trail ride it and it doesn't feel like a tank. You do need to ride it fast for it to be at its most playful, but I feel like if you're buying this bike you like to go fast. ;)
Evil bikes for the win. You have to ride one. I rode my buddies one day not knowing anything about them and had to buy one. Wreckoning is a beast now I want an insurgent
What would you choose, insurgent MX vs stumpy evo?
Brilliant review, great trails.
Absolutely RIPPED that corner at 7:29!! Wow
Such a sick bike, I love your energy too man!
Appreciate it!
Great review! Like some other commenters, can you please do a quick compare / few comments on this Insurgent MX vs Wreckoning V3?
Always impressed of the dialogue on the DH's. I can't multitask like that.
I could. When I'm going downhill, flying off my bike and going "oh sh*t!". Three things at once. 🤣
I love these. Man you were going fast.
Amazing review mate 🤙🏼
Spencer is a fantastic rider, he always shreds (and while doing reviews!). But with the Evil bikes (Also watched the Offering and Wreckoning reviews), dude just goes insane! The one with the Niner RIP was incredible too
Wow, I want this video as my screensaver.
So good.. loved my v1 insurgent even though it was probably 2x. Sizes too small.
How do you stack it compared to other 170mm bikes? Enduro, wrecker, etc?
Next time through Bellingham I'd like to follow you down one of these trails for 10 seconds!😭😭😂😂🤘
Best reviews out there! Plus epic riding! Would love a more in-depth comparison between this and the wreckoning. I’m torn between the two 🤦♂️🤣
They're super similar. I think it comes down to speed (29er) vs Playfulness (MX)
I'm also facing the same dilemma. Which way have you been learning?
Same here no idea which to get
Damn, you’re an awesome rider
Would love to see you do a review of a Guerrilla Gravity
Holy hell.....If this review doesn't sell a few, people are beyond help.
Such an awesome video of an awesome bike. I’ve just been testing the 27.5 version and was totally blown away with it. I completely agree with your review in every way. I love the way you can smash through stuff but also be accurate and precise at the same time. Exceptional video and I’m loving your style and camera angle. Please tell me more about your camera, is it GoPro or Insta?
Great review!!!!
Last year after your Wreckoning video I went straight to the shop and bought one. My Girlfriend has since absconded with it and now I think I’ll have to replace that with this Insurgent… I can’t imagine a more playful big bike than the V3 Wrecker.. this new one must be nutters
They're pretty similar. I'm not sure why the MX feels so magic...I'm sure the wrecker rolls better though. It's just been a while since I was on it.
I am pretty sure it's 180mm in the front and 168mm in the rear. Great video!
MX is 170 front
I’m thinking about getting a 27.5 used one. Do I need a new fork to make it a mullet if I wanted too?
Evils are badass bikes...love my Offering as the do it all bike
Awesome content and insane skills! I would love to see a few hardtail reviews for the purists. Also if you included a recommended skill level in your final thoughts it would be great. Beginners like myself may not know our style yet and we just want to know if a bike is newbie friendly.
We have a why cycles review from a few years ago...th-cam.com/video/g-H6dtUnyDI/w-d-xo.html
Got 250km on the Insurgent MX, as much I loved my Wreckoning LB...This bike is beyond anything I rode so far. Gotta agree on the G2 tho, Hope V4 do a much better job ;)
faudrait vraiment que tu compare le wreckoning au insurgent dans le futur maintenant que tu as roulé les deux plus récents, ça me semble être de super vélo et je serait très curieux de les essayer!
@@astravfx totalement! j’attendais d’atteindre le 500km sur le bike avant de faire un review complet, ça va probablement être d’ici fin Juillet. je vais prendre le temps de comparer le MX et le Wrecker et vous dire lequel est le meilleur ;)
@@FreerideQuebec hâte de voir ça!
Great review , how you comparing to Wreckoning ?
Can’t wait for your review on the new Bronson!
Stay tuned!
@@freehubmag oh I will bro! Wish you did more of these, I’d love to see reviews on retro bikes too.
I just bought it!
Solid 🤟hope they come with a mullet Calling
How are you getting bikes to even review them? Excellent review, as always, looking to get an MX bike for next season. I'm not as solid a rider as you are, ride blacks and blues mostly and the occasional double black. Would this be "too much" bike for me? I like that it looked really playful and poppy. Almost like it take a boring trail and make it fun.
Awesome reviews .. how do you think this bike will do in the bike park , jump lines etc ?
Great review! Thanks for sharing. Would love to see your review in the new 2022 Bronson, also mixed wheel bike
Stay tuned one is in the works!
@@freehubmag I know comparison videos are not really your thing, but the new Bronson, Patrol and Insurgent seem tailor made to compare.
@@meho1010 and the new YT capra MX
Spencer basically has superhuman riding skills. Wow!
🤯- that was a treat.
Hey man, I really love your reviews, I've watched quite a few now. I would really like some insight if you have a moment. I'm looking for a new bike. I'm currently on a V3 Bronson with a 160 cascade link and a 38 170. I've been avoiding moving up to a 29er, as I'm short at 5'8 and worried about losing fun of the bike. After watching your videos, I think I've decided on a Wreckoning or an Insurgent. I'm leaning more Insurgent, but I'd like to get your take on it. Also the sizing is concerning. I'm currently on a Med Bronson. But the Evils in Med are way bigger. In fact, the small Evils are actually a touch longer than my Med Bronson. Should I go for a small, or get the Med evil size?
So surreal. I've been watching Spencer Astra's personal YT channel, but searched for this bike because I'm picking up a used one soon. I couldn't figure out why the voice was exactly the same...
This is the first mixed wheel bike I’ve really been interested in. Of course every time I watch one of your reviews I get interested LOL love your stuff man keep them coming PS when are you going to demo a Ripmo
You will not regret the MX version. What a sweet revelation. A real hatchback at the rear end but with Monster truck roll- over at the front. It’s the most playful yet planted bike I’ve ever ridden. Just a big grin inducing bike.
@@dcrilley9624 Can it serve as a one bike do all? Climb tech? Stay fun on all mountain trails when you're not on a double blacks?
Why yes it can. That’s the shocking thing. I’m 54-5. I suffer from atrial fibrillation at times snd so take it slow. Yet, I actually smile riding the Evil up trails. I bought a High Tower to replace my mk1 version as a do-it-all trail bike. The Evil is way more fun, that bit rowdier when you need it, feels much nimbler and is hugely more confidence inspiring. I rode the EWS tracks in Innerleithen two weeks ago on it. Next day we did a 20km trail ride with no moaning or groaning from me. I wouldn’t choose it gor 30km plus XC rides but that has more to do with my age/ condition. My 16 yr old would probably take it on such a ride. The High Tower is going if I can entice a buyer.
I just found your channel and really enjoyed your review. How would you compare this bike to a YT Capra MX. Thankk you
To quote a very smart man, "I like it. I like it a lot."
do you know how the pedalling feels like compared to the v5 nomad?
7:29 whooo hoo hoo! Nice 👍 😊
This MX or the Switchblade....that is my dilemma. Any perspective? Currently on a Wrecker LB looking to dial it back and go more nimble, lighter/smaller, for local stuff but also double as my park bike (ride mostly flow and jump trails)
6 upset downvoters are just jealous they can't rip like that while providing a full, in-depth review.
nice video, keep it up
New range or insurgent? Cant decide. Seams like the evil is a better allrounder
hee hee we have the same grips.....I dunno why, but that makes me happy.
I should have mentioned that. The EVIL grips drive me crazy with that metal at the end robbing a half inch of hand real estate.
Great Review, loving the Evil Content.
Any change of a YT Capra Review?
No one has any. Not even YT. That's why you don't see any reviews anywhere. Scheduled to begin delivering around April 2022 😕. I had one on order(core 4 medium in black) and I canceled once I was able to speak to a YT rep. Great bike with good components, but ended up going with this exact bike instead. My Evil insurgent MX is only a few weeks away. The YT has an X01 drivetrain and Code RSC dh brakes while this bike has a GX(a step lower) drivetrain but I9 Hydra hubs for the same 6k price. I'll be upgrading my brakes eventually to codes or XTR's and will keep the GX drivetrain since I hear and read nothing but great things about it anywhere I look. Good luck man.
Edit: I live in Southern California, not too far from the YT MILL(their HQ here in San Clemente) and even they don't know when they'll have a demo Capra. Told me more than likely next year 🤦🏾♂️. I'm saying why release a bike if you don't even have any virtual stock? By the time you receive yours, the newer models will be out.....
im considering trading my 2019 santa cruz megatower for an insurgent, its a really tough choice tho as my dream bike is the megatower but I'm just so torn cause its not working that well for me and the insurgent looks like a great bike
Pretty nice bike
nice video, i`m about to buy this bike and i dont know what size i should take, i am 170 but i`ll still grow cause i`m 15. Should i get an S or M sizeed bike, more handling or stability? And should i buy the gx kit for 6000 or the xo1 kit for 7000?
Awesome review. I wish I had half of your riding skill. Can you review the new Santa Cruz Bronson..thanks
Stay tuned one is in the works!
@@freehubmag Can’t wait for that. Earlier the Insurgent was more similar traveled to the Bronson and they were both on my list, but with the new Insurgent I’m worried that it’s too much of a bike for someone who’s not riding as gnarly and airborne stuff.
What bike did you enjoy more the wreckoning or the insurgent?
Any chance of reviewing the Pivot Mach 6
@freehub Did you find the sizing true ? I’m 181cm. … This or the Wreckoning ? What’s you thinks the best all rounder.
Awesome
What size bike is reflected in the test?
What bike do you own?
And kids… thats how you review a bike!
Please review yeti sb130lr
Request to Evil: please make a cool color option for this bike, much like how the Wreckoning has… eg bring back that atomic greenish yellow from the older insurgent
Really I dislike their fluro-superbright color ways. Like Bug zapper blue, that coral red the wreck came in year before last and that yellow/green slime. I LOVE their mettalic shades like Freddie Mercury and Rusty Trombone. I also loved the yogurt truck color way and the new color for the Offering v2:Wasabi Smoke. Those 4 color ways were some of the best in the industry I thought. Especially the Freddie Mercury with gold decals, Yogurt Truck with burgundy decals and wasabi smoke with bronze/copper decals
Awesome review! How do you like to set up the Zebs?
Hey Christian, I've been running them with my typical 18% sag ( a bit stiffer) and around 3-4 clicks from the fastest rebound setting and just two clicks (from wide open) of High Speed Compression. I really really love the damping in the Zeb, its very reactive compared to my new 36.
Well shoot....I just put in my order for a Wreckoning....wonder if I should change it over. Interesting that the Evil site seems to recommend a Medium for my height of 5'10" on the wreckoning, but Large for the Insurgent, which is a longer bike at the same size than the Wreckoning.
I'm 5'11" and ride a medium v2 Wreckoning and the fit is perfect! The bike can take whatever you throw at it and still remains nimble as can be. I should mention it has a 161 Push Elevensix on the rear and a 170 Fox 36 with a Push ACS coil conversion in the front.
I don’t know but, at same heigh I’m on a offering v2 that is longer than the v3 wreck and I’m perfect on a Medium, Large would be too much
@@TheMTBRider96Thanks. Yeah I imagine the Medium will work great. I am used to 460-470mm reach, so I can always use a slightly longer stem if needed. The Medium Wreckoning wheelbase is 1226mm with the 170mm fork, which is about the same as my 2021 Large Stumpy.
Im 5’10” also and love my medium V3 Wrecker. I also have a V1 Offering, which is a tad longer. Also feels great. I wouldnt go Large on any of these bikes. 455- 460mm reach seems pretty darn correct.
I came for the review but really curious about your camera and camera settings, quality is fantastic :) chest mounted GoPro? Gimbal or no ? Settings - if you’re willing to share some info.
Hero 7 with karma gimbal on chest mount. 4K 24fps.Superview, low sharpness, and auto shutter for the woods.
What exact model is this?
Gotta love a playful rear-end lol
good lord I want one
Hey man just wondering if a 29 rear wheel would still fit if i choose the mx version
For a full 29er, you'd just get the Evil Wreckoning.
This or the new Patrol?
what color is it
So my question is…the Insurgent or the Wreckoning? I know you’ve spend time on both so I value your opinion. Thanks man
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The Beckoning 😁
Ripping!!!