Loving Garage Talks and the new Following! You convinced me to get a Following which I picked up just before Xmas and absolutely love it. Went for a red and black look on mine (would include a link to a pic of it but CZcams policy blocks it!) Keep up the great videos 👍
So I have a super deluxe on my following and I have the rebound 6 out of 10 clicks in. After watching your video, I realized on my ride today that it did feel “lumpy” or kinda bouncy. 1 more click in and feels better and more planted. Thx man.
Looks good! Finally got my Following frame. I'm going to run 140 34 GRIP2 with a DSD Runt at 42mm offset. Should be done this week and then headed down to SG. 🤘👊🍻
Looking good... assume saddle position related to running the 140 vs. a 120/130 fork. Was going to recommend flipping to the Low setting with the longer fork but in your video it looks like it's already in Low (vs X-Low). One of these days I'll run into you out on the trails... or on the patio at Harry's next to Joyride.
I'm going back and forth between a Wreckoning or Following dream build so it's nice to find videos on Evil bikes and as supply issues persist as well as price increases on Evil frames, it's difficult to find certain components to complete a build this season.
Completely agree with you, thinking the same thing that’s why I feel like having a dedicated park bike is the way to go. Even a dual crown setup wreckoning, NP Giga or propain spindrift. Are you running an angleset? Does it wander on climbs with 140. Cheers buddy
nice looking bike man! digging the black!! was your last one a 140mm fork? or was it 130mm? have you tried the XR5 yet? came as a front tire on my bike so far I am digging it Cheers
Finally got around to weighing mine again. 31.5 LBS with Full XT, XT 4piston Brakes, WAO Faction Wheels, Schwalbe tires with Cushcore XC, Heavy ergon gel saddle, Enve Bars, Anvl flat pedals, Pike, Oneup dropper. Not bad really, feels alot lighter than it is.
I like the race car vs. rally truck analogy. Glad you're willing to experiment because I had started thinking maybe the Offering was really similar to the Following just with a little more travel. Based on your comments I think I'd always be happier with the Following. I guess you pushed your saddle forward because the 140 Pike slackened your head & seat angle a little. Are you running the chip in low or x-low? Cheers 🍻
I'll add, the Blackout Drunk is ❤🔥 I actually waited longer to get the Protein Powder following, mainly because all my bikes are black or dark grey and I wanted something different. I would have been happy with your color though.
Rode a v1 following... for the past year and a half been riding a v4 Tallboy. Though I think the tallboy has it's benefits (especially strait linein steeps), I miss my old following. Specifically more poppy, rails corners better and just a more engaging ride.
Really like your Chanel. Started watching because you had the Following…glad you’re back on it. Did you use an angleset or plan to try one? Does the 140mm fork slacken the head angle enough to not need the angleset?
Thanks dude! I believe the 140mm fork should kick this to about a 66.5* HA.. I'm going to try X-low mode and then we should be around a flat 66* which I think would be perfect without having to do an angle set
I kept the 130 pike but installed the 1 degree angleset. In the x-low position the HA is 65.4. This has been a game changer for me. So much more stable and confident over the drops and steeps.
@@almachao557 not really. As long as the sag is 30% or less, I don’t notice anymore pedal strikes compared to the low position. The difference between low and x-low is very subtle in my opinion.
Don't get the Zeb, after watching MTB Telly's vid on it, you would not want to get it. They have issues. He tests and works on a lot of suspension. So worth a watch. He says this work if bad.
Hey, great videos. Curious of your thoughts on the 11-6 vs the air shock on the following. What's the biggest advantage and drawback of it on the following. What do you like best? You staying with the air shock or going back to 11-6? Thanks.
I really think the following needs the 11/6 coil. It really calms the bike down. The only drawback is the weight. And it doesn’t climb as fast as the air shock. But the air shock on the downs can just be a bit overwhelming at times. I have to run it full slow cause it can buck you at times. Once you learn it, it’s not a huge deal. But the coil is amazing and makes the bike feel bigger then it is…. In a good way. 🍻
@@dustinbjohnson good feedback. Thank you. In a similar situation as you. Currently on an offering v1 which I love, but feel like I don't need as much bike for the vast majority of my riding. Think the following is a better fit for me.
Is The Following ok for riding on pavements and roads Like as in general riding ? Thinking of getting one with RS Pike on front. Worried that the suspension would absorb my peddling efforts ,
Been following (pun) you for a while now. IMO Id stop looking at these big ass bikes, including the evo you just rode. Your trails are basically smooth, dare I say, doable with a gravel bike. Stick with your shorter travel bikes. If I rode what you have I would only ride bikes with less than 120 out back. Of course you, and others, can do as they like, just an observation. I ride steep, rocky stuff in the northeast with lots of climbing and undulations. A mid travel bike to deal with high speed repetitive hits works for me. 130-140 range seems to have worked best here. The 120s get bucked pretty good here. Riders vary in skill and can probably ride those just fine here but efficiency is only one part of the equation here. Capability is the other. Keep producing content you’re doing great. I told you you’d sell that pig! 😂 I had it too, fun bike but when I wanted to get serious it wanted to goof off and was lazy to move. I wonder when the v4 drops 🤔
@@dustinbjohnson Thats great to hear. I have a 120 Fox SC on mine at the moment, actually great in xLow position. But a little out of their depth on bigger trails.... When I had my 130 I found that the xLow position made the bike wonder on climbing. I am also riding Noble 32s. Nice light wheels.
Those new Formula brakes probably are way better than SRAM brakes. 180mm rotors are fine, I don’t think I have ever used a 200mm rotor because I’m only 155# and not railing down park trails all day.
@@dustinbjohnson I’ve owned Formula brakes before and they’re worth it. I’m using the new XT and XTR brakes now and the Hope RX4 on my gravel. I would definitely buy Formula before SRAM, TRP, or Magura brakes. I had Shimano brakes on two of my Mtn bikes that’s why stayed with them.
I really dig shimano brakes but have had multiple issues the the "wandering bite point" something that really bothered me. Seems to be hit and miss if they have that issue. I really like the formulas for there light weight and consistent feel. The power is there too!
@@dakotakirby5673 I've never rode the trps.. They looks dope. But the cura's are my jam. Check out the enduro mag brake test. The cura's out performed every brake in stopping power except the trickstuff and mt7s
Loving Garage Talks and the new Following! You convinced me to get a Following which I picked up just before Xmas and absolutely love it. Went for a red and black look on mine (would include a link to a pic of it but CZcams policy blocks it!) Keep up the great videos 👍
Thank you!! Black and red would look sick! 🍻
That bike is sweet! Love the matte black.
Thanks homie!! 🍻🍻
Congrats on the new bike!!
Thanks homie! 🍻🍻
So I have a super deluxe on my following and I have the rebound 6 out of 10 clicks in. After watching your video, I realized on my ride today that it did feel “lumpy” or kinda bouncy. 1 more click in and feels better and more planted. Thx man.
Certainly keeping it as your park bike makes sense. But if you’re like me ….. I would want something different just because 😁
I mean I always want to try something different 😂
Looks good! Finally got my Following frame. I'm going to run 140 34 GRIP2 with a DSD Runt at 42mm offset. Should be done this week and then headed down to SG. 🤘👊🍻
Sick! What color did you go with??
@@dustinbjohnson Blackout Drunk. Looks soo good!
Looking good... assume saddle position related to running the 140 vs. a 120/130 fork. Was going to recommend flipping to the Low setting with the longer fork but in your video it looks like it's already in Low (vs X-Low). One of these days I'll run into you out on the trails... or on the patio at Harry's next to Joyride.
Ya dude! Was actually just going to slap it into xlow...
I'm going back and forth between a Wreckoning or Following dream build so it's nice to find videos on Evil bikes and as supply issues persist as well as price increases on Evil frames, it's difficult to find certain components to complete a build this season.
I still want to ride a wreckoning! But if I could only have one evil. Following is my jam for sure!
Completely agree with you, thinking the same thing that’s why I feel like having a dedicated park bike is the way to go. Even a dual crown setup wreckoning, NP Giga or propain spindrift. Are you running an angleset? Does it wander on climbs with 140. Cheers buddy
No angle set. Going to experiment with xlow. But I might have to slide forward just a hair on steep stuff but stays planted
nice looking bike man! digging the black!! was your last one a 140mm fork? or was it 130mm? have you tried the XR5 yet? came as a front tire on my bike so far I am digging it Cheers
Finally got around to weighing mine again. 31.5 LBS with Full XT, XT 4piston Brakes, WAO Faction Wheels, Schwalbe tires with Cushcore XC, Heavy ergon gel saddle, Enve Bars, Anvl flat pedals, Pike, Oneup dropper. Not bad really, feels alot lighter than it is.
That’s actually good considering the tires and Cush cores!
I vote you keep the Offering. Do some comparison rides with the Following for future videos.
Great idea!🍻
Teravail honcho durable casing will be a good choice for this bike
Noticed the same with the rebound on the Deluxe. I'm at 165psi in the rear (stock tune, 2 tokens) and have rebound at 2 from full close.
Thanks for your comment on this! Must just be how that shock is.. I'm getting used to it now.
I like the race car vs. rally truck analogy. Glad you're willing to experiment because I had started thinking maybe the Offering was really similar to the Following just with a little more travel. Based on your comments I think I'd always be happier with the Following. I guess you pushed your saddle forward because the 140 Pike slackened your head & seat angle a little. Are you running the chip in low or x-low? Cheers 🍻
I'll add, the Blackout Drunk is ❤🔥 I actually waited longer to get the Protein Powder following, mainly because all my bikes are black or dark grey and I wanted something different. I would have been happy with your color though.
Rode a v1 following... for the past year and a half been riding a v4 Tallboy. Though I think the tallboy has it's benefits (especially strait linein steeps), I miss my old following. Specifically more poppy, rails corners better and just a more engaging ride.
V1 following was an absolute game changer!
Really like your Chanel. Started watching because you had the Following…glad you’re back on it. Did you use an angleset or plan to try one? Does the 140mm fork slacken the head angle enough to not need the angleset?
Thanks dude! I believe the 140mm fork should kick this to about a 66.5* HA.. I'm going to try X-low mode and then we should be around a flat 66* which I think would be perfect without having to do an angle set
I kept the 130 pike but installed the 1 degree angleset. In the x-low position the HA is 65.4. This has been a game changer for me. So much more stable and confident over the drops and steeps.
@@geneyoon7499 is the BB too low? Do you notice more pedal strikes?
@@almachao557 not really. As long as the sag is 30% or less, I don’t notice anymore pedal strikes compared to the low position. The difference between low and x-low is very subtle in my opinion.
@@geneyoon7499 did you find the fork offset to make the steering feel weird? I want to do -1 but worried a bit about keeping the 51mm offset fork
Don't get the Zeb, after watching MTB Telly's vid on it, you would not want to get it. They have issues. He tests and works on a lot of suspension. So worth a watch.
He says this work if bad.
Hey, great videos. Curious of your thoughts on the 11-6 vs the air shock on the following. What's the biggest advantage and drawback of it on the following. What do you like best? You staying with the air shock or going back to 11-6? Thanks.
I really think the following needs the 11/6 coil. It really calms the bike down. The only drawback is the weight. And it doesn’t climb as fast as the air shock. But the air shock on the downs can just be a bit overwhelming at times. I have to run it full slow cause it can buck you at times. Once you learn it, it’s not a huge deal. But the coil is amazing and makes the bike feel bigger then it is…. In a good way. 🍻
@@dustinbjohnson good feedback. Thank you. In a similar situation as you. Currently on an offering v1 which I love, but feel like I don't need as much bike for the vast majority of my riding. Think the following is a better fit for me.
Is The Following ok for riding on pavements and roads Like as in general riding ? Thinking of getting one with RS Pike on front. Worried that the suspension would absorb my peddling efforts ,
If your riding a lot of roads I’d just get a gravel bike.
It looks nice! Why are you only running RockShox suspension?
Not a big fan of fox suspension
Been following (pun) you for a while now. IMO Id stop looking at these big ass bikes, including the evo you just rode. Your trails are basically smooth, dare I say, doable with a gravel bike. Stick with your shorter travel bikes. If I rode what you have I would only ride bikes with less than 120 out back. Of course you, and others, can do as they like, just an observation. I ride steep, rocky stuff in the northeast with lots of climbing and undulations. A mid travel bike to deal with high speed repetitive hits works for me. 130-140 range seems to have worked best here. The 120s get bucked pretty good here. Riders vary in skill and can probably ride those just fine here but efficiency is only one part of the equation here. Capability is the other. Keep producing content you’re doing great. I told you you’d sell that pig! 😂 I had it too, fun bike but when I wanted to get serious it wanted to goof off and was lazy to move. I wonder when the v4 drops 🤔
I can’t wait to see what evil does for the next version of the following and wreckoning one of the 2 is up next..
How are the 140 forks on the following? Thanks for another great video
It’s so good at 140!! Front end wanders a bit on super steep climbs but it’s manageable
@@dustinbjohnson Thats great to hear. I have a 120 Fox SC on mine at the moment, actually great in xLow position. But a little out of their depth on bigger trails.... When I had my 130 I found that the xLow position made the bike wonder on climbing. I am also riding Noble 32s. Nice light wheels.
I was just wondering when were you gonna drop a vid. Thanks
Didn't want to wait too long! Haha
Those new Formula brakes probably are way better than SRAM brakes. 180mm rotors are fine, I don’t think I have ever used a 200mm rotor because I’m only 155# and not railing down park trails all day.
So much better bro! I love the Cura's!
@@dustinbjohnson I’ve owned Formula brakes before and they’re worth it. I’m using the new XT and XTR brakes now and the Hope RX4 on my gravel. I would definitely buy Formula before SRAM, TRP, or Magura brakes. I had Shimano brakes on two of my Mtn bikes that’s why stayed with them.
@@hardmtnbiker hard to imagine anything better that trp dhr evo’s
I really dig shimano brakes but have had multiple issues the the "wandering bite point" something that really bothered me. Seems to be hit and miss if they have that issue. I really like the formulas for there light weight and consistent feel. The power is there too!
@@dakotakirby5673 I've never rode the trps.. They looks dope. But the cura's are my jam. Check out the enduro mag brake test. The cura's out performed every brake in stopping power except the trickstuff and mt7s
Who makes those stem spacers?
Wolftooth
@@dustinbjohnson Cheers lad, really sick bike
@@ahamilton1305 thanks homie!🍻
Don't sell the Offering! You will miss it, trust me. Two bike quiver is killer if you ride a lot
Can you ride or are you just a gear head?
Got some videos of my rides. Check them out
hi iam 5 10 soul I buy a medium or a large in a offering
I’m 5’10 and I like the medium