Offering

The Evil Offering V4 is a 29-inch carbon trail bike built around 151mm of rear travel and a distinctly active suspension platform. As a ground-up redesign for the 2026 model year, this fourth generation modernizes the chassis while retaining the brand's signature Delta-link suspension layout. The most significant structural shift is the move away from SuperBoost 157 rear spacing in favor of a standard Boost 148mm rear end, simplifying wheel compatibility. The front triangle also gains integrated downtube storage, keeping tools low in the frame without drastically altering the tube profile. Positioned as an aggressive but highly dynamic trail bike, the Offering V4 is designed for riders who view the trail as a series of lips and transitions rather than a rough surface to be flattened. It pairs a robust frame construction with a suspension kinematic that prioritizes pop and mid-stroke support over pure isolation.

Gen V4

Build

Size

Stack	634mm
Reach	481mm
Top tube	606mm
Headtube length	114mm
Standover height	700mm
Seat tube length	435mm

Fit and geometry

The Offering V4 adopts a thoroughly modern geometry profile that heavily influences rider posture, particularly on ascents. A steep 79-degree seat tube angle in the high setting places the rider in an upright, centered position. This forward bias makes it easy to keep the front wheel weighted on steep climbs without requiring excessive upper body effort.

Descending geometry is anchored by a 64.7-degree head tube angle and a 487mm reach on the size large, providing a stable footprint at speed. Evil utilizes a two-position flip chip to adjust these numbers, allowing riders to drop the bottom bracket and slacken the head tube to 64.2 degrees in the low setting. Despite the long front center, the bike retains relatively short 435mm chainstays across all sizes. This rear-end dimension is crucial to the bike's handling, keeping the wheelbase manageable in tight corners and making it easier to manual or snap the rear wheel through tight switchbacks. The combination of a long reach and short rear center requires the rider to actively weight the front tire to maintain cornering traction.

Builds

The Offering V4 lineup is structured around three SRAM Transmission builds: Eagle 90, X0, and XX. Evil equips all three tiers with identical suspension and braking packages, meaning the ride quality remains consistent regardless of the price point. Every build features a 160mm RockShox Lyrik Ultimate fork paired with a Super Deluxe Ultimate shock, though the frame is approved for a 170mm fork for riders seeking a more aggressive front end. Stopping power is universally handled by SRAM Maven Silver brakes with a 200mm front and 180mm rear rotor.

The primary differences between the builds lie in the drivetrain materials and overall weight. The entry Eagle 90 build uses a heavier cassette and crankset, while the X0 and XX tiers introduce lighter carbon and machined alloy components. All models roll on Industry Nine DH S 1/1 alloy wheels wrapped in Maxxis rubber, specifically an Assegai EXO+ front and a Minion DHR II EXO rear. From a maintenance perspective, the frame utilizes a standard 73mm threaded bottom bracket and fully internal cable routing, avoiding proprietary standards and simplifying routine service.

Eagle 90

Price TBD

Reviews

Critics characterize the Offering V4 as a highly spirited trail bike that demands an engaged rider. Rather than smoothing out rough terrain, the suspension kinematic encourages riders to gap over it. The bike is frequently described as a "jib machine" (Freehub), rewarding those who pump transitions and seek out side hits. Reviewers note a distinct "trampoline point" (Freehub) in the travel that makes the bike remarkably eager to leave the ground, even at slower speeds or off small roots.

This inherent playfulness comes with a clear tradeoff in raw plowing capability. When navigating flat, rooty sections with repetitive square-edged hits, the bike "would much rather jump over than hoverboard through" (Freehub) the obstacles. It transmits more trail feedback than some of its peers, meaning it can feel harsh if the rider stops actively piloting.

Climbing performance follows a similar theme of prioritizing traction over absolute firmness. The suspension remains active under power, which helps the rear tire conform to chunky ascents but lacks a rigid pedaling platform. Ultimately, reviewers agree that the Offering V4 excels when ridden "offensively and actively" (Freehub), making it an excellent choice for riders who prioritize airtime and dynamic handling over passive high-speed stability.