Forbidden Bike Co. Dreadnought Frame
Forbidden proved it was possible to blur the lines between a traditional trail bike and full-on enduro bike with the well-received Druid, but decided it was time to up the ante and break out the big guns. Meet the Forbidden Dreadnought; with 154mm of rear wheel travel, optimized around a 170mm fork, it can handle everything you throw at it.
Forbidden developed the Dreadnought to pedal up any climb, while exhibiting DH bike confidence on the descents. Named after a warship with the name meaning "fear nothing," the Dreadnought is ready to take on any climb or descent you throw at it with 100% confidence.
Like the Druid, Forbidden took a measured approach to the geometry design of the Dreadnought, based around a high single pivot. The Dreadnought provides a more stable ride at high speed, thanks to a longer wheelbase, but also remains agile in slower technical situations. With downhill-bike inspired geometry, the Dreadnought is ready for all-day epics, enduro races, local shuttle trails, and bike-park hot laps.
Features
- High Pivot - positioned to provide a fully rearward axle path.
- Rate Control Linkage - Designed for a progressive and truly bottomless feel, pairs best with high-volume air shocks and coil shocks.
- Idler Pulley - Enables the ideal amount of anti-squat at sag, with virtually no pedal kickback.
- Mullet Compatible - Using Forbidden's proprietary Ziggy Link.
Tech Specs
Frame Material: | Carbon |
Wheel Size: | 29" |
Front Suspension Travel: | 170mm, 180mm, 190mm |
Rear Suspension Travel: | 154mm |
Rear Shock: | Fox Float X2 Performance Elite |
Rear Shock Size: | 205mm x 65mm |
Rear Shock Hardware: | 30mm x 8mm Bottom / Trunnion Top |
Rear Axle Width: | 12x148mm Boost |
Headset Standard: | ZS44mm/ZS56mm |
BB Standard: | 73mm BSA |
ISCG Tabs: | ISCG '05 2-Bolt |
Brake Mount Type: | Post-Mount 180mm |
Max Rear Rotor Size: | 203mm |
Maximum Chainring Size: | S: 32T M: 34T L: 36T XL: 38T |
Maximum Tire Size: | 2.6 |
Seat Post Diameter: | 31.6mm |
Seat Clamp Diameter: | 34.9mm |
Water Bottle Cage Mounts: | Yes, and one accessory mount. |
Intended Use: | AM/Enduro |
Warranty: | 5 year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials |
Specs subject to change without notice. Please check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date information.
Geometry
mm / inches
With 170mm Fork / 583.71mm Fork Length
Insertion
Sizing
cm / ft
Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rider Height (cm) | 158 - 168 | 168 - 178 | 178 - 188 | 188 - 198 |