2023 eMTB Shootout - Evil Epocalypse Review

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2023 eMTB Shootout - Evil Epocalypse Review

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Жыл бұрын

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Want to learn more about the Evil Epocalypse eBike and see how it stacks up in the field of 13 of the best eMTBs of 2023? Check out this Evil Epocalypse review and be sure to stay tuned for our grand finale, round table video to finish up the eMTB Shootout Series.
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@venivelovici Жыл бұрын

As I put more time in on (demo) eMTBs, a new consideration comes to mind: battery size and rider weight. So in short this Shimano powered Evil comes up short as Shimano still only has a 630W battery. I’m 6’5” and about 240” in riding gear. Recently demo’d a Transition Repeater with this Shimano system. It was telling that I ran the battery down to 0 while my somewhat lighter friend on his 750W Rail still had 40% showing on his battery indicator. (We rode the same route together with two others, never used Turbo, and started with full charges.) My takeaway is that reviews should make mention of “hey if you’re a [x] size/weight rider, think about whether you want/need the 750W or bigger fuel cell.” YMMV, indeed.

@LastAphelion Жыл бұрын

I read the same thing years ago with the ep8 equipped Bullit, just seemed to drain way faster than it should be. Gets so frustrating when I find attractive bikes with good value but they're stuck with a shimano. I'm not trying to be a hater either, it's just the stories I keep on hearing of always being behind bosch giving me a bad impression

@yofoo138 Жыл бұрын

Shimano has been good for me I have a repeater able to get over 3500ft of climbing over 28miles of riding with 1 bar left that’s plenty for me but yes I feel reviews need to mention if your riding in boost the whole ride it’s not going to last

@LastAphelion Жыл бұрын

@@yofoo138 Repeater was probably the first ebike that had my attention since Transitions attractive seamless frame to rear triangle angle really grabbed me (made it hard to look at other brands that don't line theirs up lol). I just want them to release a PNW version like their Relay, mulletable, more travel, and a 700-900 battery option

@neronidis Жыл бұрын

I like your honesty, guys. Keep yo the good work.

@21armyn Жыл бұрын

evil E-Crackalipse lol

@barrakingbeatz7794 Жыл бұрын

100%

@stevecabrera6718 Жыл бұрын

Man shit geo for such a modern bike!

@-Ola-. Жыл бұрын

Uhm, whats so shit with the geo?

@stevecabrera6718 Жыл бұрын

@Ola G Braaten hta amd sta. Shoulda been atleast 64 and atleast 76 or higher

@-Ola-. Жыл бұрын

@@stevecabrera6718 that really depends how you ride tho. I find 64 and less hta to feel like a downhill freighttrain, and boring on trails

@stevecabrera6718 Жыл бұрын

@Ola G Braaten yea i agree. Im also 6'4 but all i ride are advanced trails. But then again thats what youd use a long travel rig like this for.

@-Ola-. Жыл бұрын

@@stevecabrera6718 today i ride on a 66.5’ hta 160/160mm bike, and it works great! I find 65 to be close to perfect tbh.

@jamble7k Жыл бұрын

pick the one with the longest motor warranty

@mimundomtb Жыл бұрын

Like always LOVE your reviews... I currently ride a Commencal Meta Power SX, but I was thinking of switching to this bike, Would you see an improvement, is more or less the same or is kind of a down grade in performance? Both have Shimano motor with 630 battery. I've ridden the Evil Wreckoning, that is kind of the same frame as the Epocalypse, and I liked it. I like to ride chunky flow terrain and some bike park trails...

@TARTARAKURZHAAR Жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks guys !

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

@fullpullmtb Жыл бұрын

I concur with the high speed travel. If I were to choose a bike for a rut track it would be this thing all day

@abelramos8983 Жыл бұрын

Last year the Yeti was the most expected for me this one is the Evil. I rode a few non motor and to me they are flying oriented bikes ultra progresive suspension very poppy ... i guess an full ebike cant never truly shine on that so maybe its a try that went wrong or the terrain wasnt the best

@bearjewmtb4827 Жыл бұрын

Own one and love it. Wouldn’t want any other one. Don’t really have any of the issues they mentioned here. Little bit of a creak in the beginning but found a couple loose bolts. Once I torqued them to spec it’s been quiet since. Absolutely love this bike!

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

Right on thanks for sharing. Always nice to hear from owners. What other e-bikes have you ridden?

@bearjewmtb4827 Жыл бұрын

@@TheLoamWolf I can’t say a ton, not nearly as many as you guys! Just the yeti, specialized levo, and transition relay is the only ones I could compare it to

@gilbenita7240 Жыл бұрын

Riding this bike for a few months now on x-low setting and can't imagine anthing better on gnarly downs ! Rode a moded levo sworks with cascade long stroke with ext,rail,fully decked out wild etc and the epocalypse for me is by far superior on the descends with great geo and deep supportive suspension. It isn't the best tech climber for sure in x-low and Shimano's 630w system lack range compared to bosch/brose systems but if you value the downs more than other things testing this bike is a must ! Also worth mentioning,after about 4 months and alot of riding in dusty terrain,I have no issues with creaking,worn bearings,loosen bolts etc...

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences and glad you are enjoying the bike! Appreciate you watching.

@bmaclaps Жыл бұрын

I have an amish Evil Insurgent and I would get that small bump chatter at high speeds until I upgraded the rear shock to a Push 11 6. It's a dream to ride these days.

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@Jukeboxchigg Жыл бұрын

Look forward to these shootouts every year now! Are you guys testing any light emtbs for this year?

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

Not as part of our full power shootout. But we are hoping to do an SL group review/shootout later this year.

@jeremygibb9167 Жыл бұрын

How much you guys change things for individual riders? And who rides with left hand front break since some of you are moto as well.

@TheLoamWolf Жыл бұрын

Each rider sets up the bike/suspension according to their weight/preference. For coil bikes, if we have additional spring rates handy, we will swap those as well. Rob, being from the UK, runs moto style brakes and swaps brakes for every bike. Sourpatch will ride moto brakes too, but usually sticks to the standard setup.

@patricelavoie1357 Жыл бұрын

Evil price

@vaughanboyce3702 Жыл бұрын

Why so expensive with that unreliable Shimano motor... No thanks

@jonserra5947 Жыл бұрын

That's a nice bike but that's to much money for bike

@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Жыл бұрын

Not for a new bike. Brand new Fox Factory suspension is 2 grand alone...

@Amphibax Жыл бұрын

@@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ As a bike manufacturer your not paying 2k for that

@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Жыл бұрын

@@Amphibax They still aren't getting huge discounts at cost... FOX has to make their money somehow and you aren't going to get it cheaper buying it yourself and upgrading.

@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Жыл бұрын

@@LastAphelion That's why they offer different price points... Not exactly the point. Put together a list of all necessary complements for a build at the specs you want and post the cost.