Evil Bikes signs Chris Donahue

[Idun]

For Immediate Release:
EVIL BIKES SIGNS CHRIS DONAHUE
Canadian Street Riding Icon, Chris Donahue, signs with Evil Bikes.

Freeport, ME, USA - February 26, 2004 Evil Bikes, a New England-based bicycle
company pioneering the street/park and versatile hardtail market with innovative frame
designs, announces a two year frame sponsorship and product development agreement
with professional street and trail rider Chris Donahue.
Chris Donahue has become an icon for the sport of mountain biking over the last several
years. His laid back and friendly nature, in combination with his huge air tricks and
technical riding prowess, have won him the nickname “Donahuge” and the friendship and
respect of his peers.

Chris had this to say about his new deal:
"I'm totally fired up to be working with Evil Bikes for the next 2 years! For me, I knew it
was the best way to go. I really like the bikes, but, most importantly I like the thoughts
and view each of the owners and other team riders. I feel we're really on the same page
when it comes down to ideas and ideals for the industry as well as the immediate
company. Good things are going to happen this year!"

Dave Weagle, President and Technical Director for Evil Bikes wrote the following:
“We are really psyched to have Chris on our team and working with us. From the first
time that Chris and I talked, I knew that we had to make this happen. Chris is a great guy,
he really is the kind of person that I feel exemplifies our philosophies on riding and life.
He’s a hard worker; he’s well spoken, a great role model, a loyal friend, and can ride the
heck out of a bike! We’re all really excited to combine some of our technology with
Chris’s riding input and meld the two into an incredible product line for 2005.”


Good Job Chris! Lookin forward to seein your new project!!

[Aircorp]

What happened to Balfa? Was his contract up?

[Dom@nsmb.com]

Originally posted by Aircorp
What happened to Balfa? Was his contract up?

Yup

[Kootenay Hack]

Props to Chris!!

Good on ya.....

I think it helps the whole scene too, bringing in some fresh bikes, and a new sponsor. Nothing wrong with stirrin' the pot a bit, right?!?

Good for you Chris!

:thepimp:

[GNARLY MAN]

crazy so hes gonna be riding a imperial eh

[IFO]

so C.D is a on a Alloy frame now...

:thepimp:

be interesting to see how he likes it versus the Balfa....

[bullit_kid]

ah

will he be on the alum. imperial

or the soverign?

[Battlecat]

I did see that coming

They arent really street hardtails are they?

[Del]

Originally posted by BP
I did see that coming

They arent really street hardtails are they?
How specific have we gotten ourselves hahah

Minuit men are trail bikes too, they arent specific to street by any means. He will rip the evils.:thepimp:

[Tha Niggla]

props chris, he'll do some really good things working with with evil for sure.

he's on an an imperial for now which is actually a really nice feelin' bike. i took his for a quick rip, it's light and really responsive.

he's got something in the works that will be sick as hell.

hope you don't mind me fielding some questions for ya, holmes! congrats!:thepimp:

[Battlecat]

Ya, i guess.

I meant to say didnt see taht coming

[Scarface]

Nice, Chris! cant wait to see your new ride!

[Scryder]

i dobt think i could ever ride one of thos bikes......but is hes got somekind of pro modle deal going then thats great

[morley]

Originally posted by Tha Niggla
props chris, he'll do some really good things working with with evil for sure.

he's on an an imperial for now which is actually a really nice feelin' bike. i took his for a quick rip, it's light and really responsive.

he's got something in the works that will be sick as hell.


Being a tad geometry obsessed, I was just wondering what Chris' thoughts are if he going for his own custom sig frame? Is it going to be steel? Any ideas on geometry?

It's nice to see top riders with rider owned companies http://bb.nsmb.com/newforum/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Crazy Canuck]

YeeeeeeeHaaaaaaw!!

As you can see in my quote, I'm really stoked to be working with these guys! I knew right away that it was a good combination. And to be honest, I was a bit aprehensive about the Imperial as well, only because I've only seen it built up for DH with a huge fork and crazy huckin' set-up...................Until I rode it!! DAMN!

Its a 6lb frame, so my current Street ride weighs only 31 lbs! Its so easy to toss around too, because of the tight geometry. I'll be able to set it up with 26" wheels, but will have my 24's for certain things.

The Sovereign will be my next ride. Its a 5.5 lb chromoly frame, Reynolds tubing. Sick ride, I can't wait till production is complete.

There are a couple of secret projects comin' out soon too. I can't say much, but you will be pleasently surprised.

So yah, the Balfa thing didn't work out after my contract was up. Its all good, It was a great 2 years. The guys at Balfa are very nice, and they are good friends. I hope only good things happen to Balfa, even though it does not look good right now.

Here is a nice little write up on the Evil Bikes on Pinkbike, in case you are curious.
http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/news/?op=articleview&id=1722

Thats about all for now. If you have any questions about Evil Bikes or E.13 components, feel free to send me a PM.

Cheers!

[Crazy Canuck]

There are more of these, but, this is all I can show you right now.

[well ridden]

im thinking a dually from EVIL?

[J dot]

ORANGE ! thats huge donny. doesnt look like a bad bike at all. :thepimp:


nice job !

[morley]

Chris,

Try and get e-13 to make a 5-94 sproket gard that only covers a 22th granny ring. :D

I have been waiting for eons for them to make one.

[Adam West]

:eek: thats awsome congrats chris

Ps: Hi morley

[David]

well damn.
congrats chris.
hope it goes great for ya working with them
also, the bike looks pimp!

[Emmens]

what a kalloy post i thought you were all about the tompson

[Crazy Canuck]

Originally posted by Emmens
what a kalloy post i thought you were all about the tompson

hahahaha, Yeah Dave, you know, Kalloy is really cutting edge equipment, and there is NO substitute! :lol: HAHAHAHAHHA Yeah Right!!:lol: Its all I could get my hands on.;)

[Gemininehundred]

Hey Chris, you running any of atomlab's new stuff yet? Pedals, hubs, bars?

[switch]

Evil just got a great deal in signing Chris.

[SIDESHOW]

Originally posted by Gemininehundred
Hey Chris, you running any of atomlab's new stuff yet? Pedals, hubs, bars?



Atom Lab is history.

[01shore_rida]

sounds like you got a great deal chris cant wait to see more sick shots of you ripping it up on the evil. definetly cant wait to see what you and evil have in the works.

[Mic]

Congrats Crazy Canuck.....:D

[Crazy Canuck]

Originally posted by Gemininehundred
Hey Chris, you running any of atomlab's new stuff yet? Pedals, hubs, bars?

Atomlab is not history.

But I won't be running any of the stuff.

[SIDESHOW]

I've heard otherwise, and my sources are pretty good. Maybe someone bought em up...but I seriously think they are done.

[Lady Gravity]

Originally posted by SIDESHOW
I've heard otherwise, and my sources are pretty good. Maybe someone bought em up...but I seriously think they are done.

seriously? shit! i have a pair of broken pedals i need to get warrantied :(

oh and congrats chris! the imperial is a sick looking bike :eek:

[MiniChase]

worrrrd chris. Cant wait to hopefully be able to ride with and get to know you a bit this summer and maybe even some crazy roadtrip antics in the e13 truck:eek:

evil/e13 represent!

-Brian 'Lewis' Piper

[fergs]

Congrats brutha!

[preston]

props Chris.

[Action Hero]

Mr. Lejerk,

Atomlab got bought out overseas, this means no more cali roots.....

PS: my sources say your sources suck.

[Action Hero]

PS: Chris Donahue is my uncle.

[Jake the Trog]

holla for evil:thepimp: :thepimp: :thepimp: :thepimp:
but i like the blue better;)
http://bb.nsmb.com/newforum/attachment.php?s=&postid=617676

[switch]

Originally posted by Action Hero
PS: Chris Donahue is my uncle.

And Digger's your dad. It's such an incenstuous community, this mountain biking group. ;)

[GottaBruiser]

Hey suggestion Chris,

work on getting a bette Evil/Canadian relationship. More specificaly west coast. Cause when i ordered my E.13, it took a long time cause of backorder(that couldnt be helped) but also problems with the Yodobike, the canadian distibutor. They were also far away, and shipped me the wrong bolt pattern, but i needed new cranks anyway so didnt have to ship back

Anyway, try and get a west coast distributor running, if it is in your power.

[switch]

I think Chris will be part of getting more bike sales in these areas. :)

[well ridden]

Originally posted by Action Hero
PS: Chris Donahue is my uncle.

you look like owen wilson

[Nelson]

Awesome stuff Chris! I think you should get an Evil road bike going, for the Euroman within....:)

[Loopie]

C.D. and Evil is an awesome match...awesome:D

I'm personally a little more about the DH/Duallie's though than the HT's:lol:.....Evil workin' on any duallies? I vaguely recall something about Evil and duallies, and it was a negatory if I recall, but I don't really:lol:

[Dom@nsmb.com]

Originally posted by GottaBruiser
Hey suggestion Chris,

work on getting a bette Evil/Canadian relationship. More specificaly west coast. Cause when i ordered my E.13, it took a long time cause of backorder(that couldnt be helped) but also problems with the Yodobike, the canadian distibutor. They were also far away, and shipped me the wrong bolt pattern, but i needed new cranks anyway so didnt have to ship back

Anyway, try and get a west coast distributor running, if it is in your power.


No need, we are about to open a west coast office/warehouse.

[David]

Dom: :eek:
seriously.
thats awsome, hopefully its based in Van. city:o

[Dom@nsmb.com]

Since its begining the company has grown much faster then we had anticipated, as the demand for some of our products(e13, Atomlab, GRC). In order to offer a faster response time to our clients and stay competitrive it is now paramont for us to have a west coast office.

We haven't made a choice yet but it will be Calgary or Van City.

[GottaBruiser]

Originally posted by Airborne Ranger
Awesome stuff Chris! I think you should get an Evil road bike going, for the Euroman within....:)

hahaha:

http://www.pinkbike.com/m/disk01/pinkbike/photo/pbpic117071.jpg

[Nelson]

Haha yeah I couldnt find that pic...:lol: