Dream Builds: Evil Following - A Little Big Bike

We're happy to introduce you to Beta's Dream Builds with an overachieving Evil Following, meticulously assembled by Ryan Palmer in his corrugated metal dream lab. With an ambition to turn short-travel bones into a longer-travel personality, this bike is a genre-bending, category-confusing looker.

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[georgefarrowgreen]

As a fellow bike mechanic you just know when someone enjoys what they’re building, a pleasure to watch, kudos.

[akaliasdf]

if only the mechanics at my local bikeshop is as gentle as this man. the way he holds every parts as if he's holding a God Tier item👍🔥

[rmc]

This is the best bike build video I have ever watched. Brilliant. The detail in it alone was stunning. Glued from the first minute to the end. 👍👍👍

[lgrankin]

Awesome to see Palmer back in the Barn doin' his thang!

[aaronbehindbars]

The title of this video should be "A Feller Makes a Pedal Bike" because of that Vice Grip Garage hoodie. A guy really enjoyed this video!

[andyvan]

at 28:59 thanks for including this 'gaff' as things don't always go right the first time, nice to see how its dealt with, with some determination and persistence.

[Todd-cfnl]

Absolute poetry in motion! Love seeing a master work their trade no matter what it is.
This just so happens to be something I love.

[krushiXX]

Great build! This guy is so confident to start threads with a power tool

[DenverSovS]

Thanks for the video, nostalgic for the old days when I also took care of my bike. That's what it means when a person loves his job.👍

[gkholtin]

This is seriously beautiful!! As a mechanic by trade, i applaud you! I loved this video, im just recently getting back in to bike since i was a kid. I worked on all my families and friends bikes, this video brings me much joy. Thank you

[adamjames]

Something really therapeutic about watching a master at work! What an artform 👌🏻 took me 3 days to build my new Nukeproof Giga in March 😂

[Dbzlife]

You can tell he takes great pride in his work craftsmanship is unparalleled

[taylorklein]

This is hilarious, hear me out. Back when you built up an Enduro I had already traded in my 2019 SJ and transferred all the shiny bits to a brand new Enduro frame! Then, after moving to Colorado I found that the Enduro needed a slightly poppier younger brother. I'll give you 3 guesses on what I purchased back in March 2021!

[mozworthy]

Oh my gosh, what a wonderful vid!
I want this guy as my personal mechanic forever! The attention to detail was incredible!
Amazingly satisfying to watch and also an incredible build!

[milenas]

This is a talent pls put more videos like this on your platform. Amazing just amazing

[peekmuch]

A true masterpiece created by a master at his trade. You balanced the rims so well man! Best minutes I’ve spent here in a long time!

[diyathomevn]

a, This is the best bike building video I've ever seen. Excellent. You could be the next winner!, congratulations, hug tight.

[alansmith]

Awesome! I'd love to see talent like this, showing kids how to do this, to inspire them to become their own bike mechanic!
Remember, there is an i in kind! Be Kind!

[billk]

thats one awesome frame in itself, but with all those components you put on it, you killed it 👌👌👌

[chrisjones]

What a build 👌electronic gear change wow ❤