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Dreadnought X0
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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$8,499| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 154 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | X0, X01 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'6"
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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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Oct 2024 · ForbiddenBike
Vinny is getting set to ride in the inaugural women's Rampage aboard her custom Forbidden Dreadnought.
Mar 2023 · Jessie-May Morgan
The Forbidden Dreadnought XO T-Type rolls out with the new SRAM Eagle Transmission and SRAM Code Stealth Ultimate Brakes
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, 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 | Rockshox Super Deluxe Ultimate 2 Position Adjuster | DebonAir+ Linear | RC2T Damper | LNLC Tune | Trunnion Mount | Bearing Mount | 205x65mm Travel: 154mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 28.99mm Spindle | DUB | Threaded BSA |
| Headset | Cane Creek - Hellbender 70 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 | S=15 M=22.5 L=30 XL=38mm Rise | 9° backsweep 5°upward | 35mm Bar Bore | Black |
| Saddle | Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 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 XO AXS 12Speed Hangerless Interface | Magic Wheel | Overload Clutch | Replaceable Skid Plates |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X0 Eagle 32T 165mm All Sizes | 55mm Chainline | Black |
| Shifters | AXS Pod Ultimate AXS controller | Two Button Design |
| Cassette | SRAM XS-1295 10-52T 12speed 12speed | XD | 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-36-42-52T |
| Chain | SRAM 12 Speed 12speed | Links = S:130 / M:130 / L:132 XL:134 |
| Chain Tensioner | Forbidden Idler Pulley with e.13 Custom Chainguide NSB Idler | Forbidden Race Guide | e.13 TRS Plus | Molded Inner with Compact Outer | Black |
| Brakes | SRAM CODE ULTIMATE, Front: SRAM Code Ultimate 4-Piston Stealth Body | Carbon Lever Blade | Reach & Contact Adjustment | Steel Backed Metal Sintered, Rear: SRAM Code Ultimate 4-Piston Stealth Body | Carbon Lever Blade | Reach & Contact Adjustment | Steel Backed Metal Sintered Type: SRAM 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 I9 1/1 110x15mm | 28hole | 6-Bolt | Black Anodized |
| Rear Hub | Crankbrothers I9 1/1 XD Driver | 148x12mm | 32hole | 6-Bolt | Black Anodized Decal |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" 3C MaxxGrip 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 HS2 - 200mm 6-Bolt |
First added March 25
Last updated May 6
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