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Dreadnought SLX
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 154 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select+ |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
Summary
The Forbidden Dreadnought is a high-pivot enduro bike designed for aggressive riding, offering a unique ride quality with size-specific geometry and a rearward axle path. It excels in rough terrain with its stable, downhill-inspired performance but can be demanding to pedal uphill and may feel overkill for some riders. The bike's suspension is praised for its smoothness and support, making it a standout in its category.
Unique ride quality with size-specific chainstay lengths and rearward axle path
Stable and confident in rough, loose terrain
Buttery-smooth suspension with good adjustment range
Steep seat angle aids in climbing
High-pivot design enhances chassis stability
Heavy and demanding to pedal uphill
Can be overkill for less aggressive riders
Noisy idler in muddy conditions
Requires more effort to lift the front end
Limited availability and higher price point
Would you own the most capable trail bike ever made, even if it meant you could never do a manual again?
BetaIn a world of copycat designs the Forbidden Dreadnought stands out as a genuine trailblazer.
MBRThe Dreadnought has been designed to take the abuse of a park or DH bike but be pedalled up, down, and around.
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Dec 2022 · Steve Fisher
Forbidden Bike Co. offers you the chance to look like a factory pro with the limited-run Dreadnought LTD Team Edition.
Dec 2022 · ForbiddenBike
These bikes feature a SRAM GX 12-speed drivetrain, Code R brakes, RockShox Zeb and Super Deluxe Ultimate dampers, Crankbrothers Synthesis wheels (available in either a full 29 or mixed wheel configuration), and rider’s choice of Maxxis tire casings and frame colour.
Apr 2022 · Alan Muldoon
Forbidden now has a big gun but who needs the Forbidden Dreadnought XT when the Druid is already billed as capable? In short... everyone. Let me explain.
Unique ride quality. Great sizing with balanced weight distribution across all sizes. Buttery-smooth suspension with good range of adjustment and plenty of support for smashing bigger hits. Steep seat angle means you simply sit down and spin and the Dreadnought climbs with the best of them. It’s better than the Druid.
Needs a high-rise bar. End-stroke progression makes it harder to get full travel, so maybe a coil shock would make this bike better still. Idler is noisy when it’s muddy. Longer chainstay and rearward axle path means you have to put more effort into lifting the front end.
Jun 2021 · Travis Engel
We held on to the Forbidden Dreadnought for nearly two months. Was that long enough to know if we could hold on to it forever?
Mar 2021
A global pandemic can't keep the new Forbidden Dreadnought chained down. Owen Pemberton shares some of the challenges during the bike's development.
Unique size-specific geometry with varying rear-centre lengths and steeper seat tube angles per frame size
Frame built to withstand DH bike abuse
Compatible with dual crown forks
Rearward axle path improves chassis stability and keeps rider weight centralized
Offers full 29 or mixed wheel setups via Ziggy Link
High-pivot design with idler for anti-squat tuning
Limited initial batch of 100 frame kits only
Complete bikes were delayed due to supply chain issues
Frame-only options came with coil shocks only (no air initially)
Supply chain forced early adoption of boutique shock brands (EXT, Push)
| Frame | Dreadnought Full Carbon - 154mm Travel High-Modulus Carbon Fiber | Trifecta High Single Pivot Suspension | One Ride Geometry | Enduro Max Bearings | 73mm Threaded BSA Bottom Bracket BB Standard: BSA, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Select+ - 170mm Travel Charger 2.1 Damper | LSC | LSR | DebonAir Air Spring | 44mm Offset | Maxle Stealth Thru-Axle | Gloss Black Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Performance FLOAT X2 LSC | LSR | Evol Air Can | Custom Tune | Trunnion Mount | DU Mount | 205x65mm Travel: 154mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano Threaded SM-BB52 | 24mm Spindle | HollowTechII | Threaded BSA |
| Headset | Acros AZX-203 SHIS: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 | Premium Stainless Steel Bearings |
| Stem | e*thirteen Base 40mm Length | 35mm Bar Clamp | Black Anodized with Grey Graphics |
| Handlebar | e*thirteen Base 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 | e*thirteen Vario 31.6mm | Adjustable Dropper Travel | Size Specific Travel :S/M=120-150mm - L/XL:150-180mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Forbidden Tapered Single Sided Lock-On | Black |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX 12speed Shadow+ with Clutch |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano SLX 32T FC-M7100 | 170mm All Sizes | 52mm Chainline | Black |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX 12speed I-Spec EV Integrated Shifter/Brake Lever |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX 10-51T 12speed | MicroSpline | 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T |
| Chain | Shimano SLX CN-M7100 | 12speed | Links = S:130 / M:132 / L:134 XL:136 |
| 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 4 Piston, Front: Shimano 4-Piston BL-M6100 Lever | BR-M6120 Calipers | Metal Pads, Rear: Shimano 4-Piston BL-M6100 Lever | BR-M6120 Calipers | Metal Pads Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | e*thirteen LG1 EN Plus 30mm Internal Width | Tubeless Ready | 32hole | Black with Grey Graphics |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Double Butted Black Stainless 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Double Butted | Black ED Coated Stainless | Black Brass 14mm Nipples |
| Front Hub | Shimano SLX HB-M7100 | 110x15mm | 32hole | Center-Lock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano SLX HB-M7100 | Quick Engagement | Microspline | 148x12mm | 32hole | Center-Lock |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 120tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO+ Casing, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 2x120tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | Double Down Casing |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano 203mm RT-MT64 | Center-Lock | External Serated Lock-Ring |
First added December 27
Last updated February 11
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