2021 Forbidden

Druid XT Complete

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$6,799
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 130 / 150mm
ForkFox Performance Elite Float 36
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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28 mph

Druid XT Complete

26 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
MBR
Forbidden Druid XT review - MBR

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?

Highs
  • Makes the complex look simple.

Lows
  • Needs a better shock tune.

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Beta
Forbidden Introduces Mixed-Wheel Druid Ziggy Edition

Jun 2021 · Beta

Another day, another mixed-wheel bike launch

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Pinkbike
Video: Forbidden Announces Mixed Wheel Druid GX Ziggy Edition

Jun 2021 · ForbiddenBike

The Druid GX 'Ziggy Edition' is Forbidden's first out-of-the-box, ready-to-rip, mixed wheel size bike.

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Bike Perfect
Forbidden Druid XT review

Mar 2021 · Guy Kesteven

Is there really something magical going on in the woods with Forbidden’s High Pivot Witchcraft?

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • Encourages ridiculous superlatives

  • Slight pedaling purr

  • Harder to hop

  • No lifetime warranty

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Vital MTB
Forbidden Druid Frame

Sep 2019 · Hurricanejoel

The little bike that could.

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MTBR
Forbidden Bike Druid 130mm travel high pivot bike

Apr 2019

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

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BIKE Magazine
Forbidden Bikes Introduces the Druid

Apr 2019

Carbon frame, modern geometry and an innovative linkage. The Forbidden Druid 29-inch trail bike is not an experiment in high-pivot design. It is a statement that the experiments are over and the results are in.

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BikeRadar
Forbidden Druid high-pivot trail bike first ride review

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.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Druid Full Carbon - 130mm Travel High-Modulus Carbon Fiber | Trifecta High Single Pivot Suspension | One Ride Geometry | Enduro Max Bearings | 73mm Threaded BSA Bottom Bracket

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

FOX Performance Elite 36 GRIP2 - 150mm Travel GRIP 2 Damper with HSR/LSR/HSC/LSC | FLOAT Air Spring | 44mm Offset | Kabolt Thru-Axle | Matte Black with Custom Decals

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

ROCKSHOX Super Deluxe Ultimate 2 Position Adjuster | DebonAir | RCT Damper | LLC Tune | 210x55mm

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Threaded BB-MT800 | 24mm Spindle | HollowTechII | Threaded BSA

Headset

Cane Creek HellBender 70 SHIS: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 | Premium Stainless Steel Bearings | Alloy Dual-Seal Crown Race

Stem

RaceFace Aeffect R 50mm Length | 35mm Bar Clamp | Black Anodized with Grey Graphics

Handlebar

RaceFace Turbine R 800mm Width | 20mm Rise | 35mm Bar Bore | Black Anodized with Grey Graphics

Saddle

SDG Radar Chromo Chromoly Rails | Black Synthetic Cover with Black Cordura Reinforcements

Seatpost

RaceFace Aeffect R 31.6mm | Size Specific Travel :S=125mm - M=150mm - L/XL:170mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not included

Grips

RaceFace Half Nelson Single Sided Lock-On | Black

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT 12speed Shadow+ with Clutch

Crank

Shimano XT 32T FC-M8100 | 170mm All Sizes | 52mm Chainline | Black

Shifters

Shimano XT 12speed I-Spec EV Integrated Shifter/Brake Lever

Cassette

Shimano XT 10-51T 12speed | MicroSpline | 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T

Chain

Shimano XT CN-M8100 | 12speed | Links = S:126 / M:128 / L:130 XL:132

Chain Tensioner

Forbidden Idler Pulley with e.13 Custom Chainguide Forbidden Integrated Idler | e.13 TRS Plus | Molded Inner with Compact Outer | Black

Brakes

SHIMANO XT 4 PISTON

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

RaceFace ARC OFFSET 30mm Internal Width | 6069 Aluminum | Tubeless Ready | 32hole | Black with Grey Graphics

Spokes

Black Stainless 2.0mm Black ED Coated Stainless | Black Brass 14mm Nipples

Front Hub

DT Swiss 350 110x15mm | 32hole | Center-Lock | Black Anodized with White Decal

Rear Hub

DT Swiss 350 18T Star Ratchet | 148x12mm | 32hole | Black Anodized with White Decal

Tires

Front: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 60tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO Casing, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 120tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO+ Casing

Disc Rotors

Shimano XT - 180mm RT-MT800 | IceTech | Freeza | Center-Lock | External Serated Lock-Ring

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