
Evil Insurgent V3
Evil Dream build for Big Bike Park Days and Local Trail days.
The base of this build starts with Evil’s trail devouring Insurgent V3 LS in factory Space Bot finish. To ensure that Space Bot finish stays golden for seasons to come the owner went with a gold pearl frame protection from Ground Keepers as well as switching the OEM suspension decals for custom GK variants. Fastener dressing/replacement is supplied by Better Bolts on 95% of the build’s hardware.


Build List
Founded to be a little bit different from other companies
🚀 Fruitcake’s 2024 Evil Dream Build
A high-performance, fully customized Evil Insurgent V3 LS, designed for trail domination. Built in collaboration with Pedal Driven, this dream build is packed with top-tier components for both park days and aggressive local rides.
🏗️ Frame & Protection
Frame: Evil Insurgent V3 LS in factory Space Bot finish
Frame Protection: Custom gold pearl protection by Ground Keeper
Hardware: 95% replaced with Better Bolts, with plans for HUK-TEC anodized torque drive upgrade
🏔️ Suspension & Handling
Fork: RockShox ZEB 180 Ultimate for unmatched front-end control
Rear Shock Options:
RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate (400lb spring) – for park days
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T – for local trails
🖐️ Cockpit:
RaceFace Atlas 35 Rise Bars (820mm width) paired with a FUNN Funnduro (35mm) stem
Hope integrated mounts for Yoke V3 dropper control & AXS shifter
Chromag Squarewave grips in brown & gold for ultimate comfort
🛞 Wheels & Tires
Wheels:
Spank Vibrocore 350 hoops with DT Swiss red anodized nipples
Double-butted spokes laced to Hope Pro5 hubs (110x15 Boost front / 12x157 SuperBoost+ rear)
🛞 Tires:
Front: Maxxis Dissector 29x2.6 (3C MaxxTerra, EXO protection)
Rear: Maxxis High Roller II 27.5x2.6 (3C MaxxTerra, EXO protection)
Tubeless Setup: Muc-Off rim tape + Stans tubeless sealant
🛑 Braking System
Hope Tech 4 brakes with mixed calipers for optimal stopping power
Front: V4 (16mm & 18mm pistons) for max braking force
Rear: E4 (16/16 pistons) for enhanced modulation
Brake Lines: Uber Bike UK red hydraulic lines for style & performance
⚙️ Drivetrain & Power Transfer
Cranks: Dev5 160mm
Bottom Bracket: Cane Creek Hellbender BB
Pedals: RaceFace Atlas red anodized
Chainring: Garbaruk 30T oval for smooth power delivery
Cassette: SRAM XX1 XG-1299 (10-50T)
Chain: SRAM XX1 Hollow Pin (Johnny Cash black)
Derailleur: SRAM AXS X01, tuned for rapid shifting
🔽 Dropper Post & Saddle
Dropper Post: Yoke V3 160mm
Saddle: SDG Sensus Radar Lux
🔧 Collaboration with Pedal Driven
This build was a passion project between the owner and Pedal Driven, with the owner leading the vision & assembly. Pedal Driven proudly sourced 40% of the components and crafted a custom rear wheel assembly for ultimate performance.
🔥 A true dream build—built to shred, built to last! 🚵♂️