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Dreadnought GX LTD Team
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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$6,299| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 154 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Ultimate |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Performance Elite |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Summary
The Forbidden Dreadnought is a high-pivot enduro bike designed for aggressive riding, offering a unique ride quality with size-specific geometry and buttery-smooth suspension. It excels in rough terrain, providing stability and confidence akin to a downhill bike, though its weight and size can be demanding on climbs and long rides. The bike's innovative design and collaboration with boutique suppliers set it apart in the enduro category.
Unique ride quality with size-specific chainstay lengths
Buttery-smooth suspension with good range of adjustment
Stability and composure at speed
Steep seat angle for efficient climbing
Innovative high-pivot design
Heavy and demanding to pedal on climbs
Can be overkill for less aggressive riders
Noisy idler in muddy conditions
Requires effort to lift the front end due to rearward axle path
In 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.
NSMBThere’s never been a better time to treat yourself to shred-ready, trail-devouring, high pivot sporting weapon of a bike.Pinkbike
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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.
Size-specific front and rear centre lengths
Steeper actual seat tube angles as frame size increases
Compatible with dual crown forks
Unique rear shock options from EXT and Push Industries
Ziggy Link for mixed wheel setups
Designed for DH bike-like confidence
High single pivot with linkage-driven shock
Delayed release due to global pandemic
Frame-only currently only available with coil shocks
Sourcing parts challenge
First batch of only 100 frame kits quickly allocated
| 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, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Ultimate - 170mm Travel Charger 3 RC2 W/ButterCup | Debonair + | Pressure Relief Valves | 44mm Offset | Maxle Stealth Thru-Axle | Gloss Black Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float X2 Performance Elite 2-Position Compression | LSC, HSC, LSR, HSR Travel: 154mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 28.99mm Spindle | DUB | Threaded BSA |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40-Series SHIS: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 | sealed cartridge bearings | 6000 series alloy cups and materials | sealed steel crown race |
| Stem | Burgtec MK3 Enduro Stem – 35mm – 42.5mm length 42.5mm Length | 35mm Bar Clamp | Black |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Ride Wide Alloy Enduro Bar 800mm Width | 30mm Rise | 9° backsweep 5°upward | 35mm Bar Bore | Black |
| Saddle | Fizik Terra X5 - Black 145mm width | X5: ride-compliant fiber reinforced nylon shell and an S-Alloy rail | Black |
| Seatpost | ONEUP V2 DROPPER POST 120/150/180/210mm Travel 31.6mm | Size Specific Travel :S=120mm - M=150mm - L=180mm - XL=210mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Burgtec Bartender Pro - Black 135mm length | Single Sided Lock-On | Black |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle 12speed Clutch |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM GX Eagle 170mm All Sizes | 52mm Chainline | Black |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle 12speed MatchMaker X |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1275 Eagle 10-52T 12speed | XD | 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-36-42-52T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 12speed 2speed | 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 | SRAM CODE R, Front: SRAM Code R 4-Piston Reach Adjustment | Steel Backed Metal Sintered, Rear: SRAM Code R 4-Piston Reach Adjustment | Steel Backed Metal Sintered Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | crankbrothers Synthesis Alloy Front 31.5mm / Rear 29.5mm Internal Width | Welded | Tubeless Ready | Black with Grey Graphics |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Sapim D-Light/Race Front: D-Light 2.0/1.65/2.0mm / Rear: Race 2.0/1.8/2.0mm | Double Butted | Black ED Coated Stainless | Black Brass 14mm Nipples |
| Front Hub | crankbrothers Synthesis 110x15mm | 28hole | 6-Bolt | Black Anodized |
| Rear Hub | crankbrothers Synthesis XD Driver | 148x12mm | 32hole | 6-Bolt | Black Anodized Decal |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 60tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO+ Casing, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5"x2.4" 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 2x120tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | Double Down Casing |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM CenterLine - 200mm 6-Bolt |
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