More stopping power = you get to ride faster. When a bike packs the braking traction of the Following, you quickly learn that a trimmed braking zone is more valuable on race day than trimming the bike’s weight by another few grams. Why four-pistons for XC? Because more control IS more speed. On the trail, a pair of Level Ultimate four-piston brakes guarantee Evil level control perched above a svelte ENVE carbon stem and M6 bar. It was the easy choice for our dedicated race rig, where a single botched shift can make or break the day. The SRAM XX Transmission is a revelation for spandex-stretchers, as it moves the chain with zero hesitation in the face of torque numbers that make lesser drivetrains skip and slip. The XX kit is the choice of World Cup racers, where acceleration, cadence control and efficiency are king, a natural fit for the Following SID XX. Shaving just 10mm off the fork travel tips the geometry needle towards nimble efficiency, while maintaining composure on modern XC gnar.

We chose a feathery SID Ultimate fork and the latest SID shock to smooth out the track, with a twist-grip full frame lockout for the home stretch sprints on smoother terrain. The SID XX build ushers the Following into this world, with components and geometry optimized for the grindhouse climbs and white-knuckle descents of race day. Like you, we love all-mountain-style events like the Downieville Classic, BC Bike Race, trans-whateveria, etc., where descending prowess and climbing efficiency share equal value on the podium steps.

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