2023 Forbidden Druid V2 GX AXS FX Bike
(discontinued)

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Specifications

Product
Forbidden Druid V2 GX AXS FX Bike
Model Year
2023
Intended Use
Enduro / All-Mountain
Trail
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
S1 (29", MX)
S2 (29", MX)
S3 (29", MX)
S4 (29", MX)
Sizes Additional Info
• Available with 29" wheels front/rear or mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear.
• All specifications listed are with 150mm travel fork with 561mm axle-to-crown length and 42mm offset.
Wheel Size
29"
Mixed Wheel Size
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Frame Material Details
High-modulus carbon fiber front and rear triangles, forged linkage, molded swingarm and down tube protection
Rear Travel
130mm
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT X Performance Elite, EVOL LV, 2-position compression lever, trunnion mount, 185mm length x 50mm stroke
Fork
FOX FLOAT 36 Performance Elite, GRIP2 damper, high/low-speed compression adjust, high/low-speed rebound adjust, 44mm offset, Kabolt X thru-axle
Fork Travel
150mm
Head Tube Diameter
Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom
Headset
Cane Creek 40, sealed cartridge bearings, 6000 series alloy cups, sealed steel crown race, ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56/40 lower
Handlebar
Burgtec Ride Wide Enduro Alloy or Ride High Alloy, 800mm width, 35mm clamp diameter
Rise: 15mm (S1), 22.5mm (S2), 30mm (S3), 38mm (S4)
Stem
Burgtec MK3 Enduro, 42.5mm length, 35mm bar clamp
Grips
Burgtec Bartender Pro, single lock-on, 135mm length
Brakes
SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston, steel-backed sintered metal pads, SRAM HS2 180mm 6-bolt rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Code Silver Stealth, reach and contact point adjustment
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
SRAM Eagle AXS Controller, 12-speed, electronic wireless, MMX mounting bracket
Front Derailleur
None
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12-speed, electronic wireless
ISCG Tabs
ISCG05 lower two tabs
Chainguide
Forbidden integraged 18-tooth idler pulley; Forbidden Lite upper chainguide
Cranks
SRAM GX Eagle DUB, 165mm length
Chainrings
SRAM GX Eagle, 32 tooth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, 28.99mm spindle, 73mm English/BSA threaded
Pedals
None
Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-52 tooth
Rims
Front: Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy, 31.5mm inner width, 28 hole, tubeless ready
Rear: Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy, 29.5mm inner width, 32 hole, tubeless ready
Hubs
Industry Nine 1/1, 15mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with XD driver
Spokes
Sapim D-Light, 2.0/1.65/2.0mm double butted, stainless steel, ED coated, with 14mm brass nipples
Tires
Front: Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO casing, TR, 60 TPI, folding, 29" x 2.5"
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing, TR, 120 TPI, folding, 2.4"
Saddle
fi'zi:k Terra Alpaca X5, fiber-reinforced nylon shell, S-Alloy rails, 145mm width
Seatpost
OneUp V2 dropper
Drop: 120mm (S1), 150mm (S2), 180mm (S3), 210mm (S4)
Remote Lever: OneUp UFT, aluminum, oversized bearings, MMX mounting bracket
Seatpost Diameter
31.6mm
Seatpost Clamp
Forbidden, 7075 CNC aluminum, 34.9mm
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
12mm x 148mm (Boost)
Max. Tire Size
 
Bottle Cage Mounts
One inside front triangle, plus accessory mounts under top tube
Colors
Stardust, Spruce Almighty
Warranty
Lifetime frame
Weight
 
Miscellaneous
• Trifecta V2 high pivot inverted four-bar rear suspension design with new V2 Rate Control Linkage
• Available with 29" wheels front/rear or mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear
• Internal cable routing
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Includes Stan's NoTubes tire sealant
• Includes SRAM AXS EP Powerpack battery charger
• Photos show X0 AXS build
• Canadian price: 8999 CAD
• UK price: 7299 GBP
• European price: 8599 EUR
Price
$7,199.00
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Free shipping on orders over $50 (continental U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
Free shipping on orders over $50 (contiguous 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.
Free U.S. shipping on everything.
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
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