Bike Review:
Evil Offering LS
The Ultimate All-Mountain Machine
The Evil Offering LS is a standout choice in the all-mountain bike category, combining aggressive performance with versatile capabilities. The video review highlights the bike’s strengths and design features that make it a top contender for riders seeking a dynamic and capable machine. Here’s an in-depth look at its geometry, updates, climbing and descending performance, ideal rider profile, and final thoughts.
Geometry and Updates:
The reach is a very modern 485 or 491 reach for a size large and may have me opt for a medium. The stack is 632 or 637 and perfect in the steeps. Seattube angle at 76 or 77 degrees. The head angle is probably the most controversial but for a 140 trail bike 66.4 degrees and 65.8 it works. Super short 430 or 432 chain stays and a wheelbase of 1231 or 1233. The geometry lends itself to a super capable and fun ride.
The Climb:
On climbs, the Evil Offering LS performs admirably for an all-mountain bike. The updated suspension and geometry ensure efficient power transfer and good traction on steep ascents. The 12-speed SRAM GX drivetrain provides a wide gear range, making it easier to tackle various climbing challenges. While the bike is designed with aggressive descending in mind, it handles climbs well, offering a balanced performance that doesn’t compromise its climbing efficiency.
Descending:
Descending is where the Evil Offering LS truly excels. The 160mm front fork and 150mm rear shock deliver a plush and controlled ride, effectively absorbing impacts and smoothing out rough terrain. The slack head angle and low bottom bracket height contribute to exceptional stability and confidence on steep descents and technical features. The refined suspension system ensures that the bike remains composed and responsive, providing a thrilling and controlled descent experience. The Offering LS’s capability to handle aggressive trails and maintain traction makes it a top choice for riders who prioritize descending performance.
Who is this bike for:
Trail riders everywhere. If you like to pedal but want to ride everything in sight check out the Evil Offering. This isn’t a bike you’ll want for the bike park and it’s not going make big moves for you, but if single track is your passion and fun is paramount this Evil delivers.
Final Thoughts:
Descending on this bike is simply fun. I hear people talk about certain bikes as feeling like they have more travel than they actually do and generally that comes across to me as the bike not feeling balanced. The frame feels like it can do more but you’re limited by the front end. The Offering is balanced. The progressive nature of the Delta suspension allows you to feel the bottom without feeling like your ankles are going to buckle. The traction is good off the top and the support in the mid stroke rallies berms like a coked up jaguar. Traction under braking in comparable to the Devinci and as things are getting wetter in my area comparing the Evil to Transition Spire I actually feel better and in more control. The hydraulic bottom out on the new Rockshox Super Deluxe does just what it should and while it took me a bit longer to get the Lyric setup, by the time I was at the top of the Chief I wasn’t worried. For many riders in my area it may make sense to opt for the Works headset to get a slacker head angle, but it won’t be necessary for every rider. I like having a bike that can handle this style of terrain and isn’t afraid to rally a long pedal. I rode some of my favorite moves with more control than ever before. That is a testament to how well this bike handles as a complete package. The Dark Lord of Singletrack? I love how Evil talks about their bikes, The devil is in the details and that all adds up to a single track slayer that is fun in every condition.