2026 Forbidden Dreadnought Tier 3 Bike

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Specifications

Product
Forbidden Dreadnought Tier 3 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
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
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 Select+, 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 Select+, Linear XL spring, Charger 3.2 RC2 damper, high/low-speed compression adjust, rebound adjust, bottom out adjust, 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
Forbidden Alloy, 800mm width, 8° backsweep, 5° upsweep, 35mm clamp diameter
Rise: 20mm (S1/S2), 35mm (S3/S4)
Stem
Forbidden, forged alloy, 40mm length, 35mm bar clamp
Grips
Forbidden, single-clamp lock-on, 135mm length
Brakes
SRAM Maven Base, 4-piston, organic pads
Rotors: SRAM CenterLine, 6-bolt, 200mm
Brake Levers
SRAM Maven Base Stealth, tool-free reach adjust
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, 12-speed, MMX mounting bracket
Front Derailleur
None
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, 12-speed
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 Eagle 90 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 GX Eagle Transmission XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52 tooth
Rims
Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy, 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
Sapim D-Light, ED coated stainless steel, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm 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
Forbidden, ATMOS shaping, CrMo rails, 143mm width
Seatpost
TranzX Reverse dropper, TranzX GLS CNC aluminum remote lever
Drop: 140mm (S1), 160mm (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, Soylent Green
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 Stan's NoTubes tire sealant
• Canadian price: 8499 CAD
Price
$7,399.00
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Where To Buy
Free U.S. shipping on everything.
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$8,999.00
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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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