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2026 Forbidden Supernought Tier 1 Bike

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Specifications

Product
Forbidden Supernought Tier 1 Bike
Model Year
2026
Intended Use
Downhill
Freeride / Bike Park
Rider
Unisex
Sizes and Geometry
S1 (29", MX)
S2 (29", MX)
S3 (29", MX)
S4 (29", MX)
View Full Geometry
Sizes Additional Info
• Available with 29" wheels front/rear or mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear
• All specifications listed are with 200mm travel fork with 601mm axle-to-crown length and 46mm 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 Rate Control linkage; molded swingarm, lower down tube, and shuttle guard protection
Rear Travel
205mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate DH, RC2 damper, high/low-speed compression adjust, rebound adjust, bottom out adjust, trunnion mount, 225mm length x 75mm stroke
Fork
RockShox BoXXer Ultimate, Charger 3.2 RC2 damper, Linear XL air spring, high/low-speed compression adjust, rebound adjust, ButterWagon Tech, ButterCups, 38mm stanchions, 44mm offset, Maxle Stealth thru-axle
Fork Travel
200mm
Head Tube Diameter
Straight, 49mm
Headset
Cane Creek 40, sealed cartridge bearings, 6000 series alloy cups, sealed steel crown race, ZS49/28.6 EC49/30
Handlebar
Burgtec Ride Wide DH Alloy, 800mm width, 9° backsweep, 5° upsweep, 35mm clamp diameter
Rise: 22.5mm (S1/S2), 30mm (S3/S4)
Stem
Burgtec, direct mount, 45mm length, 35mm bar clamp
Grips
Forbidden, single-clamp lock-on, 135mm length
Brakes
SRAM Maven Silver, 4-piston, organic pads
Rotors: SRAM HS2, 6-bolt, 2.0mm thick, 200mm
Brake Levers
SRAM Maven Silver Stealth, tool-free reach adjust and contact point adjust
Drivetrain
1x
Shifters
SRAM Eagle Pod Controller, 7-speed, AXS electronic wireless
Front Derailleur
None
Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX DH Transmission, 7-speed, AXS electronic wireless
ISCG Tabs
ISCG05, lower two bolts only
Chainguide
Forbidden DH upper idler pulley guide, MRP MXg custom 14-tooth lower pulley with bashguard
Cranks
SRAM XX DH Alloy DUB, 150mm length
Chainrings
SRAM, alloy, 34 tooth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, 83mm English/BSA threaded
Pedals
None
Chain
SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission Flattop
Cassette
SRAM XX DH Transmission XS-797, 7-speed, 10-24 tooth
Rims
Crankbrothers Synthesis DH Alloy 2.0, 31.5mm inner width, 28 hole front, 32 hole rear, tubeless ready
Hubs
Crankbrothers Synthesis, 20mm x 110mm (Boost) front, 12mm x 148mm (Boost) rear with Ratchet freehub and XD driver
Spokes
Sapim Race, ED-coated stainless steel, 2.0/1.8.2.0mm butting, 14mm brass nipples
Tires
Front: Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxGrip compound, DH casing, TR, 60 TPI, 29" x 2.5"
Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra compound, DH casing, TR, 120 TPI, 2.4"
Saddle
fi'zi:k Gravita Alpaca X5, S-Alloy rails, 130mm width
Seatpost
Burgtec Xpress Alloy
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
None
Colors
Master Of Puppets
Warranty
Lifetime frame
Weight
 
Miscellaneous
• Trifecta V2 high pivot inverted four-bar rear suspension design
• Available with 29" wheels front/rear or mixed ("Mullet") wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear
• Internal cable routing; external rear brake hose routing
• Modular dropouts to accomodate different wheel sizes as well as geometry and weight bias adjustments
• SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger)
• Includes Forbidden integraged 18-tooth steel idler pulley
• Includes Stan's NoTubes tire sealant
• Includes SRAM AXS Powerpack battery charger
Price
$9,899.00
More Info

Forbidden Unveils the Supernought (2023 press release)

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Free U.S. shipping on everything.
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Free U.S. shipping on everything.
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$4,399.00
Free shipping on orders over $69 (continental 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 $50 (contiguous U.S. only).
International shipping available. Some exclusions apply.
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