Agilefalcon
Veteran
Location: Buena Park, California
| The Freya Evolution is a development of the original Freya and Freya X-Spec. As noted earlier, the X-Spec was distributed by MRC here in the United States to satisfy a demand for a lighter more up-market 90 size machine. At the time, the Freya was essentially a 60 machine (gearing wise).
The Freya Evolution is really a different machine from either the X-Spec or original Freya. The difference being in the completely re-engineered head (the most critical part).
There were also evolutionary differences in the frames: New 22% carbon graphite composite, modified frame details (wire routing and easier harness access, support members moulded in), double bearing start shaft support, push-pull collective standard, new WC like fan hub, 18 tooth spur gear for tail drive (std ratio now being 8.64:1:4.77 (11tooth pinion, 18 tooth spur: Allows higher headspeed without throwing the tail blades), updated graphics, sturdier boom support ends, and other little details here and there.
The X-Spec is a more expensive machine than the Evo no doubt due to the use of carbon and its gorgeous metal head. It also added push-pull collective and the third bearing block, plus a metal washout base into the kit. This was done by MRC years before Hirobo built some of the details into the Evo kit.
Both are fabulous machines; however, I think the Evo would be better value for money unless you can find yourself a good used X-Spec.
Cheers,
Chris Berardi
MRC/Hirobo Representative
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