Transition Scout?

 

i have a new Spire and it is awesome so that was a thought but I just cant imagine it is as good as the calling.

 

SC 5010?

 

Evil should take the front triangle of the Following and design 27.5 rear, just like they did using the Wreckoning FT to make the new Insurgent. I'm sure it's more cost effective than a complete redesign.

 

they could but, a 131 mm evil calling frame in alloy and steel for theyre first budget bike. 2500 dollars, marzocchi bomber z2, float dps, shimano deore 11 speed.

 

I still have mine, but have a wondering eye on a Rocky Mountain Element after the Pinkbike review. I’ll probably keep the Calling though. The bike feels more alive when I switch from my Ripmo af.

 

The Calling is one of a kind... that‘s why i still have mine and will likely never let it go.
I‘m with danglingmanhood though... never had a chance to ride the latest SC 5010 but it‘s probably very close to the Calling‘s character.

 

I still have my Callings (yes, I have 2). The new Pivot 27.5 bike did look good though. But not good enough to draw me from the dark side.

 

pivot doesnt work for me, i had a firebird and never got along with it-though the latest iteriation witht he vetical shock looks great. i like evil suspension, pivot always felt too harsh not matter what i did. i also demoed a new switchblade at south mountain and was not liking it.

 

Everyone that sells a Calling… seems to regret it. I’m actually too tall for my XL Calling. But it’s such a ‘fun’ bike that I can’t bring myself to part ways with it. Eventually I need to find a ‘fun’ bike that fits better to replace it. I’m doing most of my rides on a XXL Tallboy these days. Pulled the Calling out for a ride last night though, thing always turns heads [emoji28] I’m going to use all weekend chasing our team around at our High School MTB races. [emoji869]


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something about that bike is unique and i also cant imagine santa cruz captures it with a 5010, suspension platform is too different

 

Maybe if Canfield or revel comes out with 27.5 full suspension bikes with 130-140 of rear travel that would be sick

 

Has anyone tried the sb140 and how does it compare

 

Reason why the Calling feels more lively is that it has a relatively short wheelbase with short chainstays. Bikes now are so long that it takes more effort to lift the bike off the ground.

I've been keeping my eye out for a used Calling frame...I don't see them come around too often.

 

Reason why the Calling feels more lively is that it has a relatively short wheelbase with short chainstays. Bikes now are so long that it takes more effort to lift the bike off the ground.

I've been keeping my eye out for a used Calling frame...I don't see them come around too often.

What size are you looking for? There's a bunch on pinkbike... could always ask if they'll sell just a frame.

 

I wouldnt dare sell my calling. Im currently debating buying a 29er to pair it with - looking at the Offering and Ripmo but my calling has been long stroked to 143 and 150 up front and its simply too. much. fun.

 

Same here, my Calling is just too good. Don’t see anything out there that I’d rather have at the moment. Mine is setup 150mm smashpot coil up front, 11-6 in rear, XLOW. I just had shoulder surgery so using the recovery time to modify her a little. Sending the 11-6 off for long stroke service and ordered a 1.5” angleset with intention of flipping back to LOW BB with effectively same HA (maybe 0.5 deg slacker). Hoping for similar ride characteristics with less pedal strikes and slightly better climbing position.

 

Yes, just wished the seat angle was steeper like my Ripmo. However, the calling is so agile, like scary agile.

 

Has the calling finally gone , not on evil‘s USA or Europe websites or even in the bike archive on there…. i feel like a pet of me is missing , I wish they would update it for a newer version , still 27.5
I love mine best bike I’ve had , so fun and capable

 

Has the calling finally gone , not on evil‘s USA or Europe websites or even in the bike archive on there…. i feel like a pet of me is missing , I wish they would update it for a newer version , still 27.5
I love mine best bike I’ve had , so fun and capable

Still a great bike.

 

V3 Following owner here. Finding myself somewhat 27.5 curious and really like the feel/ride of Evil bikes. Naturally the Calling would be my choice, but seeing as it’s a discontinued model pickings are slim to none.

Any other similar era or current 27.5 bikes that have a similar personality to the Calling? My shortlist includes the 5010 (2020+), SB140, Tramsition Scout, and Ibis Mojo 4. Admittedly I haven’t ridden any of these so I’m clueless to how any of them compare.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

 

Two pages worth of Callings on Pink Bike buy/sell. I just sold my XL Calling with X01, Reserves and DVO suspension for waay too cheap... 😭

 

Hi,
I have an Evil calling size medium ,
does anyone know or has experience if the Manitou Mara PRO shock will fit my frame or is the resovoir bottle to long which then may foul the frame ?
Thanks

 

If I wanted to buy a used calling, should I go XL? I'm 6'1" and ride large on modern bikes (have a large stumpy Evo that fits well).

 

Yes I'd go XL. It's the same issue I had when I bought a used Following MB. To get the reach I wanted I needed to size up. Apparently Evil agreed with this because the XL Following MB geo is the same as the Large Following v3. If you want a Calling and normally ride an L you should get the XL.

 

XL Calling reach was very short...