Like the look of this,Nice and slack Ha,better looking than the old version.

67 degree head angle with a Fox 36 (68 with Fox 32) adjustable up to 3 degrees with headset cups, zero stack tapered head tube.

13.5" BB

2 shock mount positions – one for coil; one for air – easy set up for differing shock mount positions through the use of front-mounted plates

Specifically engineered leverage rates for coil and air shocks

One of only bikes that offer sliding dropouts – allows adjustable wheelbase and c/s length

Down tube dual-link offers stiffness and centrally balanced chassis

ISCG mounts and possible rear maxle option

One of lowest stand-over ever for any chumba mountain bike – these bikes are low and compact

Double-butted hydroformed tubeset, made of 7 series aluminum

Colours available will be Ano black, Ano red, Ano silver and painted white.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/93388219@N00/4972262112/

There you go 😉

Chumba EVO by srbwilson, on Flickr

Ticks the box for flavour of the month bb chichi linkage design 😀

very pretty….want 😐

Si, how is it that you go on and on about Chumbas I have no interest in and as soon as there's one I might actually fancy, not a peep?

rj, That is the new EVO and is not actually out yet.

I have around 20-30 anodised red frames available in a mix of small, medium, large and x large if anyone wants one before the general release date in Jan/Feb?

Any details on geometry, weight etc?

I was going to ask the same thing.

Nice. I do like Chumba's I must admit.

A smidgen under 6" travel. 68 HA with Fox 140 and 13.5 bb height, 67 degree HA with Fox 36 13.75" bb. Adjustable sliding drop outs to lengthen or shorten whheelbase.

Medium frame will have a 23" top tube, though this is to be confirmed for sure.

Zero stack tapered head tube will accept adjuster cups to alter HA by up to 3 degrees. There will be two front shock mounts, one optimised for coil the other air. Both will alter geo too, numbers to be confirmed.

Not sure on weight, chumba expect a weight of around 6.5lb

I like the look of that.

I think that will look great. I always felt that VF2'ish look would look nice with slightly burlier builds. Surprised only 6" rear travel though.

I think 6" is around the sweet spot for this type of bike. The lower link is one piece so should be nice and stiff.

I am looking at a UK price of around £1450 and will also be dropping the vf2 to that price point. The new Evo at that price should represent good value against similar frames like knolly and intense with similar features.

Si – when do the frames turn up?

Late Jan early Feb, though I can get hold of a few anodized red for delivery early October. Those are strictly to order though as stock is very limited so I won't have any stock.

Is that to replace the XCL?

No, the XCL will continue, Chumba still like the 4 bar bikes, We plan to make them the more affordable full sussers in the chumba line up.

Like this bit We plan to make them the more affordable full sussers in the chumba line up. 😀

I am hoping the xcl will be a shade under 1k maybe even £900.

following santa cruz's range re-pricing?
this new one looks nice.

Si – when do the frames turn up?

heihei, Do you fancy one of the first red batch?

Sweet. Do you know roughly when about that will be?

Sweet. Do you know roughly when about that will be?

If you fancy an XCL now, drop me an email/phone call and i'll help you out.

Frame looks nice but not sure about those puffa jackets.

Puffa jackets are back! Maybe

New pic of a fully built Evo, waiting on some side views shots and close ups.

Oooo, thats nice.

Are Nobby Nicks directional, coz they look wrong to my eyes?

mm i like that.

Nobby Nics are just wrong.

Just to give an update, i have pre production frames arriving in ten days or so, so if anyone wants a gander before ordering just let me know!

Also, to confirm price will be £1350 🙂

Are Chumba dropping the horst link?

Are Chumba dropping the horst link?

No, the XCL and VF2 will continue to be horst link and in production. Similar to what Santa Cruz have done with VPP/Single pivot 🙂

The Horst bikes will be dropping in prices very soon. £1100 for the VF2 and £925 for the XCL, bargains 🙂

£1350? That’d a good price. Stop posting these things!!

Woohoo! Just got word from foreign lands that a few evo’s equipped with elka shocks should be with me any day now!

I’ve got an Elka shock on my motorbike – quality kit

Will there be a 140mm, non-horst link frame in the new range?

The EVO will just be shy of 6″ so with it being so close to 5″ and pretty light for what it is there are no plans for a different 5″ frame.

I am working on a deal where the first 20 pre orders get a free upgrade to an Elka coil shock.

Updated pic’s for the new EVO G2

Chumba EVO G2 by srbwilson, on Flickr

Chumba EVO G2 by srbwilson, on Flickr

Closer shot of the adjustable drop outs.

I can also now confirm the price of £1450 will include an RP23, or for a bargain £50 upgrade you can have an Elka Stage 5 coil shock.

Chumba EVO G2 by srbwilson, on Flickr