For 2021, Evil have launched not one but two Insurgent mountain bikes to choose from. With mullets popping up on many brand menus this year, it is no surprise to see the Evil Insurgent MX released beside the more recognizable 27.5″ Insurgent. The former is pitted for bike park and freeride, while the latter is the preferred weapon for slaying steep enduro trails. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2021 Evil Insurgent bikes.
Paul Genovese, Kyle Norbraten and Soren Farenholtz shred the trails on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
2021 Evil Insurgent

The 2021 Evil Insurgent gets a massive increase in rear wheel travel from 151mm to 168mm, true for both the 27.5″ and MX option. That’s still delivered by Evil’s easily-recognizable Delta suspension platform, though the swingarm is now wider, stiffer, and can accommodate wider tires with the upgrade to Super Boost. Let’s dive into the numbers.
Evil Insurgent MX | Evil Insurgent 27.5″ | |
Wheel Size | 27.5″ rear, 29″ front | 27.5″ front and rear |
Fork Travel | 170mm | 180mm |
Rear Wheel Travel | 168mm | 168mm |
Head Angle (Low) | 64.2° | 65.3° |
Seat Angle (Low) | 76.9° | 78.2° |
Starting Price | $5,890 USD | $5,890 USD |
Insurgent 27.5″
This is how the Insurgent began its life on the trails, as a 27.5″ bike that was clearly far more about having fun than it was about winning enduro races. Evil is keeping it in the lineup with 168mm rear wheel travel paired with a 180mm fork. They present it as the best option for bike park shredders and those with freeride ambitions.
Not only does it see a huge travel upgrade, the geometry is overhauled too. And, as with most single-crown full suspension bikes on the market today, geometry is adjustable via a flip-chip. Altering geometry requires the removal of the upper and lower bone link bolts and then removal of three flip-chip bolts, replacing them at 180° relative to their former orientation.
