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Druid Frame Kit
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$3,249| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130mm rear |
| Wheels | 29″ |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Forbidden Druid is a trail bike that excites with its aggressive vibe and high pivot suspension, offering a glued-to-the-floor feel and superb geometry. It's praised for its handling and suspension performance, though some note a lack of small bump sensitivity and playfulness. The bike's build quality and geometry are frequently highlighted as strengths, while its shock tune and rear hub lag are mentioned as drawbacks.
Superbly balanced geometry
Insanely controlled suspension feel
Fantastic build quality
Effective at handling drops and big single hits
Mixed wheel size for enhanced performance
Lacks small bump sensitivity
Stock shock tune is over-damped
Distinct lag when accelerating
Not as playful as expected
Higher price point
The Druid is, without doubt, one of - if not THE - most exciting, addictive aggressive trail bikes we’ve fallen under the spell of.
Bike PerfectThe high-pivoted Forbidden feeds on heavy hits with porcine ferocity.
MBRready-to-rip, mixed wheel size hell-raiser.Pinkbike
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Jul 2021 · Alan Muldoon
The Forbidden Druid XT gulps up big hits like a basking shark, but does this high-pivot rig satiate our hunger for singletrack smash-fests?
Makes the complex look simple.
Needs a better shock tune.
Jun 2021 · Beta
Another day, another mixed-wheel bike launch
Jun 2021 · ForbiddenBike
The Druid GX 'Ziggy Edition' is Forbidden's first out-of-the-box, ready-to-rip, mixed wheel size bike.
Mar 2021 · Guy Kesteven
Is there really something magical going on in the woods with Forbidden’s High Pivot Witchcraft?
Encourages ridiculous superlatives
Utterly addictive aggro vibe
Insanely controlled suspension feel
Superbly balanced geometry
Powerfully positive pedaling
Fantastic build quality
Great care package
Solid parts spec
Encourages ridiculous superlatives
Slight pedaling purr
Harder to hop
No lifetime warranty
Dec 2019
With its out-of-the-box suspension concept and remarkable descending characteristics, the Druid a refreshing offering in the super-versatile 29er trail bike category.
Apr 2019 · Mtbr
Headquartered in Cumberland, British Columbia, in the shadows of the infamous Forbidden Plateau, Forbidden Bike Company is a small, rider-focused brand. Here's the story of their new -- and intriguing -- bike. - Mtbr.com
Apr 2019 · Seb Stott
The high single pivot suspension seems to hunker down under braking, helping the bike to stay low and slack even when braking hard on steep chutes.
First added February 9
Last updated December 24
Not listed for 1,196 days