Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
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.
Read Full Review Here: freehubmag.com/reviews/evil-insurgent-mx-29
Evil Website: evil-bikes.com/a/bikes/insurgent
**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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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.
Read Full Review Here: freehubmag.com/reviews/evil-insurgent-mx-29
Evil Website: evil-bikes.com/a/bikes/insurgent
**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°
#pov #bikereview #insurgent
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Beyond being one of the nicest humans on this planet, Claire Buchar is also a certified Whistler legend and loves to ride her bike. Claire has represented Canada 12 times at the world championships as a racer and is now helping the next generation of athletes as a coach for the national team. Ride along with Claire as she samples some of her favorite local trails with her dog Laska in tow.
Everyone interprets a trail differently, and while there’s no wrong way, there are certainly some more impressive ways. Perspectives on Velocity aims to unravel the mysteries of speed, line choice and reaction that are unique to the best mountain bikers in the world. Hop on board with an array of fast, smooth and stylish riders as they take on select trails throughout North America.
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