2023 Evil Following LS Loopholes vs 2025 YT Izzo Core
The XL is the YT Izzo Core size closest to your XL Evil Following LS Loopholes. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the YT Izzo Core
Compared with the Evil Following LS Loopholes in XL, the YT Izzo Core in XL places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +13 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.9°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Evil Following LS Loopholes, XLYT Izzo Core, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Evil Following LS Loopholes XL | YT Izzo Core XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 500 | 492 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 635 | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.9 | 66 | −0.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.0 | 77 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 652 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 437 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1227 | 1240 | +13 mm |
| BB drop | 36 | 40 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 690 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 508 | not listed |
Differences are the YT Izzo Core minus the Evil Following LS Loopholes. Full charts: 2023 Evil Following LS Loopholes, 2025 YT Izzo Core.
Where each sits in its class
Evil Following LS LoopholesYT Izzo Core
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Evil Following LS LoopholesLS GX Loopholes | YT Izzo CoreCore 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Evil Following LS | YT IZZO |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate | Marzocchi Bomber Inline |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle | Shimano Deore M512 |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB GX | Shimano MT500PA |
| Wheelset | Evil Loopholes | Sun Ringlé SR329 Trail Comp |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM G2 RSC | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Evil Boomstick Alloy | YT Handlebar 35 |
| Stem | Evil 12 Gauge | YT Stem 35 |
| Grips | Evil Palmela Handerson | ODI Elite Motion V2.1 |
| Seatpost | BikeYoke Revive | YT Seatpost |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Pro | YT Custom Design |
| Headset | not listed | Acros AZX |
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