Evil Bikes unveils their 2005 D.O.C. production frame

In early 2004, Evil Bikes teamed up with Canadian born riding icon Chris Donahue. Soon after, Chris began working with the Evil engineering team to develop a signature model frame that would be fitting of the Donahue and Evil names. Recently, Chris has been shredding the streets and trails of his native B.C. Canada on a new Evil prototype. This prototype is named for Chris Donahue’s love of riding. Riding, and the energy associated with it is Chris’ Drug Of Choice.
The D.O.C. frame was engineered from the ground up in typical Evil fashion. The frame features a host of innovations which allow for advantages in geometry and versatility that have never been seen previously. Chris Donahue drafted his ideal geometry with input from Dave on ergonomic layout. The D.O.C. uses a custom developed steel tubeset. Its triple butted air hardening tubing was designed in house, and is made by Reynolds in the U.K. This custom tubeset and unique brace tube frame design allows for use of a 31.6 seatpost, and lets riders choose trail or park seat heights. Its head tube, chainstay yoke, and dropouts are made from and Evil proprietary steel alloy that is 135% stronger 200% harder than the standard 4130 used in almost all other steel frames. This builds a stronger head tube than ever possible before, and dropouts that can stand up to unparalleled grinding and abuse. The D.O.C. also uses an innovative asymmetrical chainstay yoke design that allows for a phenomenally short 15.75 inch chainstay length with a 26X2.3 tire.


The D.O.C. frame is one of several 2005 frames that use the new e.thirteen HVS sliding vertical dropout system, which is set to be unveiled at Interbike 2005. The e.thirteen HVS sliding vertical dropout system has been developed over 2 years and on 3 generations of factory prototype Evil frames. Through it’s carefully thought out design and testing, the HVS system is incredibly strong, yet lightweight. The system is simple to install and maintain, allows for infinite chainstay length adjustment, all with the security and convenience of a vertical dropout.


The D.O.C. frameset has begun production, and will be available in two sizes, regular and long, and two colors, blood red and black. Despite all of its incredible features and innovation, the D.O.C. frame’s most shocking feature may be its price. The D.O.C. frame kit will be available through authorized Evil dealers at $450 US/ $585 Canadian! Frames are expected to ship in December 2004.


D.O.C. Features:

* Chris Donahue’s signature geometry, developed for street, park, and aggressive trail use.
* Designed to use dual 24” or dual 26” wheels
* Custom Triple Butted Reynolds steel tubeset
* Evil proprietary superalloy head tube, dropouts and chainstay yoke
* e.thirteen HVS bolt-on sliding vertical dropout system
* Integrated dropout tensioners
* Asymmetrical monostay design fits a 26X2.3 tire at 15.75” minimum chainstay length
* Brace tube frame design gives a super low top tube, and allows a wide range of seat adjustment
* 3.0” wide tire clearance

Regular:
Head Tube Angle: 69
BB Height 24" Wheels: 12"
BB Height 26" Wheels: 13"
Chainstay Length: 15.75"-16.4"
Top Tube Length (virtual): 23.15"
Seat Tube Angle: 70
Head tube length: 4.5"
Seat Collar: 34.9mm
Front derailleur clamp: 34.9mm

Long:
Head Tube Angle: 69
BB Height 24" Wheels: 12"
BB Height 26" Wheels: 13"
Chainstay Length: 15.75"-16.4"
Top Tube Length (virtual): 24.15"
Seat Tube Angle: 70
Head tube length: 4.5"
Seat Collar: 34.9mm
Front derailleur clamp: 34.9mm

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