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Specifications

Product
Forbidden Dreadnought Tier 1 Bike
Model Year
2026
Intended Use
Enduro / All-Mountain
Freeride / Bike Park
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
S1 29"
S2 29"
S3 29"
S4 29"
S1 MX
S2 MX
S3 MX
S4 MX
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Sizes Additional Info
• Available with 29" wheels front/rear or with mixed ("Mullet") wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear) via modular dropouts; 27.5” +10mm, 27.5” -10mm, and 29” +10mm dropout options also available


• All specifications listed are with 170mm travel fork with 586mm axle-to-crown length and 44mm offset
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Wheel Size
29"
Mixed Wheel Size
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Frame Material Details
High-modulus carbon fiber front and rear triangles, forged V2 Rate Control Linkage, molded swingarm and down tube protection, integrated rear fender
Rear Travel
160mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Vivid Ultimate, Linear XL air spring, threshold lever, low-speed compression adjust, rebound adjust, hydraulic bottom out adjust, trunnion mount, 205mm length x 60mm stroke
Fork
RockShox ZEB Ultimate, Linear XL spring, Charger 3.2 RC2 damper, high/low-speed compression adjust, rebound adjust, bottom out adjust, ButterWagon Tech, ButterCups, 38mm stanchions, 44mm offset, includes RockShox mudguard/fender
Fork Travel
170mm
Head Tube Diameter
Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom
Headset
Cane Creek 40, 6000 series alloy cups, sealed cartridge bearings, sealed steel crown race, ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56/40 lower
Handlebar
OneUp V3 Carbon, 800mm width, 8° backsweep, 5° upsweep, 35mm clamp diameter
Rise: 20mm (S1/S2), 35mm (S3/S4)
Stem
OneUp, forged 6061 aluminum, 42mm length, 35mm bar clamp
Grips
Forbidden, single-clamp lock-on, 135mm length
Brakes
SRAM Maven Ultimate, 4-piston, organic pads
Rotors: SRAM HS2, 6-bolt, 2.0mm thick, 180mm
Brake Levers
SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth, tool-free Reach Adjust and Contact Point Adjust
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
SRAM Eagle Pod Rocker Controller, 12-speed, AXS electronic wireless, MMX mounting bracket
Front Derailleur
None
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, 12-speed, AXS electronic wireless
ISCG Tabs
ISCG05, lower two bolts only
Chainguide
Forbidden V2 Race upper chainguide and integraged 18-tooth steel idler pulley, MRP MXg lower pulley with bashguard
Cranks
SRAM XX DH Transmission Alloy DUB, 160mm length
Chainrings
SRAM Eagle Transmission, alloy, 32 tooth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB Wide, 73mm English/BSA threaded
Pedals
None
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Flattop, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission XS-1295, 12-speed, 10-52 tooth
Rims
Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Carbon, 31.5mm inner width, 28 hole front, 32 hole rear, tubeless ready
Hubs
Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with ratchet freehub and XD driver
Spokes
Front: Sapim CX Ray, ED coated stainless steel, 2.0/0.9/1.65/2.0mm butting, with brass 14mm nipples
Rear: Sapim CX Sprint, ED coated stainless steel, 2.0/1.65/2.0mm butting, with brass 14mm nipples
Tires
Front: Maxxis High Roller, 3C MaxxGrip compound, EXO+ casing, TR, 60 TPI, 29" x 2.4"
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra compound, Double Down (DD) casing, TR, 120 TPI, 2.4"
Saddle
fi'zi:k Terra Aidon X5, Mobius S-Alloy rails, 145mm width
Seatpost
OneUp V3 dropper, OneUp V3 CNC aluminum remote lever with MMX mounting bracket
Drop: 120mm (S1), 150mm (S2), 180mm (S3), 210mm (S4)
Seatpost Diameter
31.6mm
Seatpost Clamp
Forbidden, anodized 7075 CNC aluminum, 34.9mm
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
12mm x 148mm (Boost)
Max. Tire Size
29" x 2.4" or 27.5" x 2.5"
Bottle Cage Mounts
One inside front triangle, plus accessory mounts under top tube
Colors
Sixteen Stone
Warranty
Lifetime frame
Weight
 
Miscellaneous
• Trifecta V2 high pivot inverted four-bar rear suspension design with V2 Rate Control Linkage
• Available with 29" wheels front/rear or with mixed ("Mullet") wheels (29" front, 27.5" rear) via modular dropouts; 27.5” +10mm, 27.5” -10mm, and 29” +10mm dropout options also available
• Internal cable routing
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Frame weight, size S2 without shock: 3.75kg (8.27lbs)
• Includes SRAM AXS Powerpack battery charger
• Includes Stan's NoTubes tire sealant
• Canadian price: 11999 CAD
Price
$10,799.00
More Info

Forbidden Bikes Drops the Dreadnought V2 (2024 press release)

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Free U.S. shipping on everything.
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free U.S. shipping on everything.
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
$8,999.00
Free shipping on orders over $50 (contiguous U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $69 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
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