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Evil EPOCALYPSE Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS REGISTRATION GEOMETRY EP8 SYSTEM + HOW DO I CHARGE MY BIKE? + HOW DO I TURN THE EPOCALYPSE ON? + HOW DO I CHANGE MODES? + HOW DO I SWITCH PROFILES? + CUSTOMIZE YOUR RIDE FRAME SETUP...
  • Page 3 REGISTRATION Congratulations on your new Evil. We are as stoked for that New Bike Day celebration as you are. Help us connect your ride with its trusted warranty by registering your frame. We’ll also keep an eye on your serial number should you ever need it.
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 GEOMETRY SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE HEAD TUBE ANGLE LOW 65.3° 65.3° 65.3° 65.3° 64.6° 64.6° 64.6° 64.6° HEAD TUBE ANGLE X-LOW 77° 77° 77° 77° SEAT TUBE ANGLE LOW 76.4° 76.4° 76.4° 76.4° SEAT TUBE ANGLE X-LOW VIRTUAL TOP TUBE LENGTH LOW 596mm 613mm 635mm...
  • Page 6 At the heart of the Epocalypse, the EP8 motor pumps up to 85Nm of torque into the pedals, fed by 630 Wh of integrated battery power that finds the sweet spot of riding range...
  • Page 7 Only charge the Epocalypse in a dry, temperate place. Do not charge the Epocalypse in rain, snow, or excessive heat or cold. Do not charge the Epocalypse overnight or for extended periods of time after the battery has reached a full charge. This could cause damage to the battery and/or charger.
  • Page 8 Epocalypse not being used. BEFORE YOU BEGIN The Epocalypse is considered a Class 1 electric bicycle. A class 1 electric bicycle is equipped with a motor that assists only while the rider is pedaling until the bicycle reaches 20 mph. Class 1 electric bicycles can be ridden on approved offroad mountain bike trails.
  • Page 9 ON-THE-FLY SUPPORT HOW DO I CHANGE MODES? Located on the left-side of the handlebar, press up or down on the assist switch to toggle between the four assist modes. You will hear an audible beep from the computer display when toggling between modes. OFF –...
  • Page 10 TUNED FOR YOU The Epocalypse comes with two pre-tuned motor profiles to suit your riding style, each offering a different level of power to the three assistance modes. PROFILE 1 For the moto-minded go getters, Profile 1 provides all the horsepower this bike offers.
  • Page 11 CUSTOMIZE YOUR RIDE SHIMANO E-TUBE MOBILE APP Not finding the perfect level of support you’re looking for? The Shimano EP8 system was built with total control and customization in mind. No matter what type of rider you are or the terrain you’re tackling, the EP8 system can be finely tuned to work for you.
  • Page 12 Correct bike fitment is one of the most crucial factors in getting the maximum performance out of your bicycle. Whether you choose to get a professional fitting, decide to do it yourself, or have a friend help you, Evil highly advises taking the time to fit your bike properly.
  • Page 13 The slight offset in the Flip Chip allows the rider to personalize their geometry. It’s about finding what works for the way you ride and the terrain you enjoy. Check out our instructional video for help with flip chip adjustments: EVIL-BIKES.COM/PAGES/TECH...
  • Page 14 STEM LENGTH STEM ALIGNMENT Evil bikes are designed around 15mm of stack height below the stem, using three 5mm Adjusting stem length is the easiest way to adjust reach on your bicycle. A longer stem will Ensure that the handlebar is centered in the stem. Once the bar is clamped in the stem, and spacers.
  • Page 15 REAR SUSPENSION SAG SETUP Evil recommends 30% sag for rear suspension on all Evil Bicycles full suspension mountain bikes. Make sure your tires are pumped up to proper riding pressure. Check to make sure all compression settings are fully open (counterclockwise) before setting sag.
  • Page 16 FORK SAG SETUP SETTING UP FORK SAG Evil recommends 20% fork sag for all Evil Bicycles full suspension mountain bikes. Prior to setting sag, pedal your bike around for a minute, compressing the suspension to cycle the oil through the system and remove any stiction. Make sure your tires are pumped up to proper riding pressure.
  • Page 17 SADDLE AND DROPPER SETUP 25°- 30° DROPPER POST LENGTH GUIDE SADDLE HEIGHT SADDLE POSITION FRAME SIZE POST TRAVEL MAX INSERTION DEPTH Achieving the correct saddle position will maximize the efficiency of your pedaling. With the Start by positioning your saddle at the center of the seat rails. When pedaling while seated SMALL 125mm 175mm...
  • Page 18 If you are unsure about working on your own bicycle, contact your local bicycle shop or an authorized Evil dealer. For more information on general bicycle maintenance that pertains to your new bike go to evil-bikes.com.
  • Page 19 CRANKSET IS TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPEC CHECK CHAIN WEAR SPOKES ARE TENSIONED TO MANUFACTURE SPEC COMPLETE TUNE-UP PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED EVIL DEALER FRONT BRAKE CALIPER IS TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPEC REAR BRAKE CALIPER IS TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPEC ALL STEM BOLTS ARE TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPEC...
  • Page 20 Through this industry-supported program, you can Nope. The Epocalypse is a class 1 electric bicycle. It is equipped with a motor that assists ensure your batteries are safely and responsibly recycled. Have an e-bike battery to recycle?
  • Page 21 QUANTITY TORQUE SPEC GREASE / LOCTITE EVIL highly recommends using a torque wrench when assembling or tuning any part of your EBKE01-M-C FRONT TRIANGLE bike. Here is a list of specific items with their torque specs. Torque specifications can also be found on bike parts.
  • Page 22 225 IN LB (25 NM) [17.7 IN LB (2 NM)] 60211 FLIP CHIP BT-E8036 BATTERY – 630WH NNER01 CHAIN GUIDE INNER PLATE 00.4118.321.043 REAR SHOCK CHAN09 CHAIN GUIDE OUTER PLATE EVLH01 EVIL HEAD BADGE M6X12A CHAIN GUIDE LOWER BOLT 44 IN LB (5 NM)
  • Page 23 SHIMANO EP8 SYSTEM AND FRAME ASSEMBLY SERVICE At the heart of the Epocalypse is the Shimano EP8 system. To ensure your Epocalypse runs at full capacity, we recommend taking your Epocalypse to an authorized Shimano dealer for maintenance of all Shimano EP8 components. Do not attempt to service or modify the Shimano EP8 components at home.
  • Page 24 SHIFT HOUSING ROUTING AND CABLE BLOCK INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 5mm Allen Key, 2.5mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench Using a 5mm Allen wrench, make sure derailleur is installed onto the derailleur hanger. Starting at headtube, insert shift housing through the lower port on the non-drive side of Push cable housing through internal guide tube until the housing exits the front triangle Torque to derailleur manufacturer’s spec.
  • Page 25 SHIFT HOUSING ROUTING AND CABLE BLOCK INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 5mm Allen Key, 2.5mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench Install NNER02 Drive Side Exit Port - Inner Plate between frame and shifter housing. Install UTER01 Drive Side Exit Port - Outer Plate onto shifter housing. Ensure UTER01 Drive Using a 2.5mm Allen key, install CABLE10 Exit Port Bolt and lightly tighten.
  • Page 26 REAR BRAKE LINE ROUTING AND CABLE BLOCK INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 5mm Allen Key, 2.5mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench With a 5mm Allen key, install rear brake caliper on to brake post mount on rear triangle. Route brake line through rearward exit port on non-drive side on top of seat stay. Push brake Insert brake line into front triangle exit port under non-drive side of top tube.
  • Page 27 REAR BRAKE LINE ROUTING AND CABLE BLOCK INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 5mm Allen Key, 2.5mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench Using a 2.5mm Allen key, install CABLE10 Exit Port Bolt and lightly tighten. With CABLE10 Exit Port Bolt lightly threaded, Remove any excess brake line slack between Tighten CABLE10 Exit Port Bolt to 44 in-lb (5 Nm) front triangle and rear triangle.
  • Page 28 Rotate and hold the derailleur cage forward to remove tension from frame and remove the guide that is setup for a 34-tooth chainring and 56.5mm chain line. The Evil Bikes chain CHAN09 Chain Guide Outer Plate to allow the chain to fully be removed. Lightly tighten Up- chain from chainring.
  • Page 29 CHAIN GUIDE INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 4 mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench Rotate and hold the derailleur cage forward to remove tension from frame and install the Loosen (1) M6X16A Chain Guide Upper Bolt with a 4mm Allen key and rotate the CHAN09 Torque (1) M6X16A Chain Guide Upper Bolt to 44 in-lb (5 Nm).
  • Page 30 DELTA LINKAGE INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 4 mm Allen Key, 5mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench, Grease, Loctite 242 While holding DELT21 Delta Link – Drive Side and DELT22 Delta Link – Non-drive Side, Insert DELT16 Delta Pivot Axle through DELT21 Delta Link – Drive Side. Ensure DELT16 Grease the downtube pivot bores on both sides of frame.
  • Page 31 DELTA LINKAGE INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 4 mm Allen Key, 5mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench, Grease, Loctite 242 Place 50309/50310B SAG Indicator Assembly into cavity of DELT22 Delta Link – Non-Drive With a 5mm Allen Wrench on DELT16 Delta Pivot Axle and a 4mm Allen Wrench on 50323 Once torqued, ensure both DELT21 Delta Link –...
  • Page 32 FLIP CHIP INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 5mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench, Grease Grease threads on (6) 50322 Bone Link Bolts. On the drive side, install (1) 60211 Flip Chip into rear triangle cavity with LOW position On the drive side, install (3) 50322 Bone Link Bolts through the rear triangle with a 5mm facing upward in rear triangle.
  • Page 33 BONE LINK INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 5mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench, Grease Grease (4) 50322 Bone Link Bolts. On the Drive Side, install (1) BNEL08 Bone Link - Inner between 60211 Flip Chip and DELT21 On the drive side, Install (1) BNEL09 Bone Link - Outer between 60211 Flip Chip and DELT21 Delta Link –...
  • Page 34 REAR SHOCK INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 5mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench, Grease, Loctite 242 Insert 50403 Shock Bolt Expander in lower shock mount. Ensure the 50403 Shock Bolt Grease 50402_B Lower Shock Bolt. With the rear shock in place, starting from the non-drive side of the frame, install 50402_B Expander is positioned correctly and installed flush to the frame.
  • Page 35 REAR DERAILLEUR HANGER / REAR AXLE INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 8mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench, Grease Insert 00.7918.089.005 UDH Hanger into rear triangle. Rotate the UDH Hanger clockwise Install the UDH Washer on to UDH Hanger. Install UDH Bolt through the Washer and into the Apply grease to the threads of AXLE05 Rear Axle.
  • Page 36 HANDLEBAR WIRE ROUTING AND CYCLE COMPUTER INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: TL-EW300 Shimano Wire Tool. 3mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench Route EW-SD300 600mm Electric Wire through port at the stem clamp surface of the bar. Once handlebar is installed on to stem and torqued to manufacturer spec, install SC-EM800 Ensure SC-EM800 Cycle Computer is mounted next-to and flush to stem.
  • Page 37 Wire. Slide the Assist Switch until it is flush with the front brake lever clamp. Switch until you hear a ‘click’ sound. Slide Evil Bikes Grip all the way on to the handlebar. Ensure the wire is not being pinched Ensure the grip is installed completely onto the handlebar. Position Evil Bikes Grip with Position front brake lever to designed position and torque to manufacturer specifications.
  • Page 38 ASSIST SWITCH INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 2.5mm Allen Key, 3mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench, TL-EW300 Shimano Wire Tool Rotate the SW-EM800-L Assist Switch rearward to a 45-degree angle. This will be the most With a 3mm Allen key, tighten and torque SW-EM800-L Assist Switch clamp bolt to 13.8 IN Push any remaining EW-SD300 600mm Electric Wire slack back inside the handlebar ergonomic position for thumb actuation while riding.
  • Page 39 DRIVE UNIT COVER INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 3mm Allen Key, 8mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench, Loctite 242 Install DRVE04 Drive Unit Cover to frame by sliding rearward tabs on DRVE04 Drive Unit On the drive side, Install (1) DRVE02 Drive Unit washer and (1) DRVE01 Drive Unit Bolt On the on-drive side, Install (1) DRVE02 Drive Unit washer and (1) DRVE01 Drive Unit Bolt Cover into gap between frame and DC-EP800 Drive Unit at the rearward mounting bracket.
  • Page 40 DRIVE UNIT COVER INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 3mm Allen Key, 8mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench, Loctite 242 On the non-drive side, use a torque wrench to torque (1) DRVE01 Drive Unit Bolt to 110 IN- Using a torque wrench, torque (2) DRVE03 Drive Unit Cover Bolts to 44 IN LB (5 NM). LB (12.5 NM).
  • Page 41 BATTERY DOOR INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 3mm Allen Key, Torque Wrench, Loctite 242 Position DWNT03 Battery Door onto BT-E8036 Battery. Ensure the (4) bolt holes on the Apply Loctite to (4) BATT01 Battery Cover Bolts. Loosely install (4) BATT01 Battery Cover Bolts through DWNT03 Battery Door and thread battery door are aligned with the (4) threaded bores on battery.
  • Page 42 BATTERY REMOVAL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: 4mm Allen Key Locate the battery latch slit in DWNT04 Shuttle Guard Rubber that is installed on DWNT03 Insert a 4mm Allen key into DWNT04 Shuttle Guard Rubber slit and locate the internal latch Once the 4mm Allen key is inserted into the internal latch socket on BM-8031 Battery Mount socket on BM-8031 Battery Mount Assembly - Upper.
  • Page 43 BATTERY INSTALL TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED: No Tools Needed Install BT-E8036 Battery by first joining the connector unit at the BM-8031 Battery Mount With the lower BT-E8036 Battery and BM-8031 Battery Mount Assembly - Lower aligned Confirm BT-E8036 Battery is firmly secured in the BM-8031 Battery Mount Assembly - Assembly - Lower.
  • Page 44 (the “Warranty Period”). Except in relation to the lifetime warranty period on Evil products, the Warranty Period is not extended if we repair or replace the product. We may change the availability of this limited warranty at our discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.
  • Page 45 (the “Warranty Period”). Except in relation to the lifetime warranty period on Evil bike frames, the Warranty Period is not extended if we repair or replace the product. We may change the availability of this limited warranty at our discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.
  • Page 46 Evil Bikes will make replacement frames or frame parts available at a minimal charge in the event of a crash or other non-warranty situation Evil bike frame bearings, for 1 year for the life of the frame. Evil Bikes does this in its sole discretion. You will be responsible for all shipping costs to get the frame to and from (the “Warranty Period”).
  • Page 47 (the “Warranty Period”). Except in relation to the lifetime warranty period on Evil bike frames, the Warranty Period is not extended if we repair or replace the product. We may change the availability of this limited warranty at our discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.