The Epocalypse XT
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EVIL The Epocalypse XT
AMPLIFIED FOREST SHAKER
The electrified Epocalypse is your tractor beam to the summit. This long travel overlander is prepped for the end of days, placing direct current between your heels to turn the steepest ascents into provocative dares.
Inspired by our beloved Wreckoning platform, the battery boosted Epocalypse rides above two 29” wheels with 166mm of rear travel and 170mm below the bars. Posture for this genre-fluid beast closely resembles that of the Wreckoning for a proper dance party deep in the trees. The geometry teeter totter is well balanced across the Evil family tree and the Epocalypse drops into a cozy branch alongside its gravity kin.
Epocalyptic lightning flows into a low-slung Shimano EP8 motor to kick out 85Nm of pedal assistance at full throttle, backed by the brand’s burly 630Wh battery for max laps. Spin it up and let the good times rip! The motor’s trail-hugging heft will dig those rubber lugs in deep for unshakable stability and traction.
Why the Epocalypse?
THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS
Between the juiced watts and the pedaling prowess of our DELTA System, few ascents will tilt too steep for the Epocalypse. Electrified bikes are a blast whether gravity’s helping or hindering, and the engineers at Evil worked closely with Shimano to achieve an ideal power balance. Good luck locating a slope that the Epocalypse can’t scale. After two years of rigorous testing and perfecting we’ve created the right machine for any rider’s version of fun.
A pair of sturdy carbon triangles surrounds the EP8 powerhouse, protected from front tire projectiles by a custom skid plate beneath the motor and a shuttle shield under the downtube. As ever, chain slap is silenced by a hefty sound mound strip on the chain stay, and there’s a second slab of ‘shut-up” inside the seat stay.
Our refined vascular system guides housing and hoses discretely through the frame, and some massive main-pivot bearings are ready to carry the powerful Epocalypse load all season long. A SRAM UDH derailleur hanger dangles from our SuperBoost+ rear end, keeping those precious drivetrain bits shifty, and hangers are available at most shops if you manage to clip a passing rock. In fact, each of the bike’s electric and analog components can be had at your local two-wheel Evil dealer, keeping the ride rolling and the maintenance time minimal.
We wreckon these 442mm chain stays are worth a shout. The Epocalypse boasts some of the shortest carbon stays of any 29” ebike on the market, maintaining that Evil slap- happy, side-hit slashing, dumb-gap trying DNA we all know and love. If you’re searching for a lightning-powered unicorn that’s deft at stabilizing descents and lofting roots whenever it’s asked, you’ve found it. We’ll leave you to choose between Low and X-Low geometry settings, and to select the standard or angle-adjust headset that best suits your style.
The potential advantages of an electric Wreckoning run deep. More laps in a day, longer rides with friends, additional carrying capacity for dig days, and faster lunch laps when the schedule overflows. Adding battery power to your stable will morph rest days on the couch into trail parties with friends. We’re confident your sofa won’t mind.
Details
EVILTHUNDER, SHIMANO LIGHTNING
We teamed up with Shimano to implement their integrated EP8 e-bike system as the backbone for the Epocalypse. The battery charged system provides a powered drivetrain that is fully capable, totally customizable, and globally supported.
85Nm OF MUSCLE
At the heart of the Epocalypse, a Shimano EP8 motor pumps up to 85Nm of torque into the pedals. This latest power source from Shimano is lighter, faster, smaller, smoother, and more efficient than the previous E8000.
630Wh JUICEBOX
630 Wh of integrated battery power nails the intersection where maximum riding range and minimum weight collide. How those watts are burned or conserved is entirely up to you.
STREAMLINED INTERFACE
The EP8 system comes with a covert mode switch on the bar and a full color LED display with all the data you care to know about, keeping your eyes focused on the trail ahead and not the bike below.
ON-THE-FLY SUPPORT
Three power modes offer on-trail adjustments, and a cockpit computer displays how much juice remains. Though we only toggle the motor between Off and Boost mode around here, Eco and Trail settings will also suit your speed and save juice on longer outings.
PICK YOUR POISON
An Evil-tuned EP8 motor offers two power profiles to rip with. For moto- minded go getters, Profile 1 cranks out maximum Epocalyptic watts. Riders with a little range anxiety will dig Profile 2, designed around more conservative power output so you can go the distance without the fear of unplanned camping.
E-TUBE MOBILE APP
Not finding those perfect settings for your style of riding? Download the Shimano E-Tube Project mobile app to dial in the support modes and torque settings for a truly custom experience.
A NECESSARY EVIL
How do we keep that playful Evil DNA in a fully loaded monster truck? With our existing 166 travel Wreckoning chassis and DELTA System of course. From there we developed a split yoke chainstay design and paired it with a Superboost+ rear end. This setup affords plenty of tire clearance in an easy rolling 29-inch wheel package that doesn’t compromise that playful rear end feel. Pairing this with the added central weight of the EP8 system provides the confidence to plow through the bumpy stuff and slice corners when the trail gets tight.
WHEELIE SHORT CHAIN STAYS
The newly developed split-yoke design lets us maintain short 442mm chainstays, allowing riders to maneuver through impossibly technical climbs and easily pull up for manuals and trail hits. Pairing this with a wider main pivot and a unified one-piece rear triangle means increased stiffness and strength so you can flex on your riding partners instead of your bike.
SUPERBOOST+ STIFFNESS
A wide 157mm dropout spacing allows us to get a broader, stiffer spoke pattern, and a wider swingarm so the added weight near the bottom bracket doesn’t turn the rear end into a pool noodle. This rear end design was driven to support tire clearance around a 29 x 2.6” tread, allowing you all the rubber you need to keep the wheels on the ground without sacrificing that playful rear end feel.
FLIP CHIP
In the rare case you find yourself a little too over the bars, we’ve added our flip chip capability that Evil fans know and love. Flipping the chips lowers your bottom bracket and slackens the front end for a more aggressive stance without changing that signature DELTA leverage curve.
KEEP IT DISCRETE
Our goal with the Epocalypse design was to keep the tech as covert and quiet as possible so you can breeze past pedalers on your local trails. Less of an abomination, more of a bicycle.
EVIL ENERGY BAR
Evil has introduced a custom 35mm carbon bar with internal wire routing to clean up the cockpit and keep you focused on the fun stuff. The discreet Energy Bar is shaped with a 35mm rise, 5° upsweep, 8° backsweep and accommodates a 760-810mm width range.
10 SECOND PIT STOPS
Our fully integrated battery design keeps the electric bits protected inside the downtube, while quick release access makes for ten second battery swaps through a covert slot in the downtube door. Faster pit stops means more laps.
TUBES IN TUBES
Internal guide tubes for a clean look, easy setup, and even easier maintenance. Ditch the archaic zip ties on this spaceship from the future.
PROTECT THE GOODS
More time on the bike means additional wear and tear. We’ve taken every step to develop a protective system to reinforce key areas of the bike that take a beating.
SKID PLATE
A custom skid plate, reinforced with a rubber pad keeps the EP8 motor safe and sound from heavy hits and your downtube covered from front tire projectiles. Integrated drain holes keep water out of the bilge and away from the goods.
SHUTTLE SHIELD
An integrated protection slab shields the downtube from tail gate bashing. Never go into the tailgate battlefield without a shield
CALM AND COLLECTED
We’ve included our rubber sound mounds on the chain stay and silent rubber on the integrated chain guide to keep the drivetrain quiet and tidy while you’re banging down track.
Spec
AVAILABLE SIZES
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
FRAME
Epocalypse 166mm of travel, UD carbon, Full internal cable routing, SB+ 157mm rear spacing
DRIVE UNIT
Shimano DU-EP800
BATTERY
Shimano BT-E8036, 630Wh
SHOCK
Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate, Trunnion 205x65, LNL1 HB 380ST B1
HEADSET
Cane Creek 40 Series ZS Integrated Tapered Headset - Cups: ZS44/28.6 (Upper) and ZS62/40(Lower), Bearing: 36° x 45° - 41mm (Upper) and 36° x 45° - 52mm (Lower) ZN40 Zinc Coated, Crown Race: 28.6mm x 36° Integrated (Upper) and 40mm x 36° Press Fit (Lower)
HEADET SPACER
Alloy Spacers, 5mm, black
FORK
Rockshox ZEB Ultimate, Charger 2.1 RC2, 170mm Travel
HANDLEBAR
Evil Energy Bar, UD Carbon, Rise: 35mm, Clamp: 35mm, Width: 780-810mm, Backsweep: 8 ̊, Upsweep: 5 ̊
DISPLAY
Shimano SC-EM800
ASSIST SWITCH
Shimano SW-EM800-L
GRIPS
Evil Palmela Handerson lock-on
BRAKE - FRONT
Shimano XT BR-M8120, 4-piston
BRAKE - REAR
Shimano XT BR-M8120, 4-piston
ROTOR - FRONT
Shimano XT RT-MT800, 203mm, Center Lock
ROTOR - REAR
Shimano XT RT-MT810, 203mm, Center Lock, Integrated magnet
SHIFTER
Shimano XT SL-M8100-R, I-Spec
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano XT RD-M8100
CASSETTE
Shimano XT CS-M8100-12, 10-51T
STEM
Evil 12 Gauge Stem, Length: 45mm
CHAIN
Shimano XT CN-M8100, 118 Links
CRANK ARMS
Shimano XT FC-M8150, 170mm
WHEELSET - FRONT
Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra, Internal rim width: 30.5mm, Hub Width 110x15mm, Centerlock
WHEELSET - REAR
Industry Nine Enduro S Hydra, Micro spline, Internal rim width: 30.5mm, Hub Width: 110x15mm, Centerlock
TIRE - FRONT
Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 WT
TIRE - REAR
Maxxis Minion DHF EXO TR, 29x2.5 WT
SEALANT
Stan’s No Tube Tubeless Sealant
SEATPOST
Bike Yoke Revive, S:125mm, M: 160mm, L:185mm XL: 185mm
SADDLE
WTB Volt Medium, Width: 142mm, Chromoly Saddle
CHARGER
Shimano Charger EC-8004-1 (Europe)
NOTES
Specifications are subject to change without notice
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