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Dreadnought XT
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$7,399| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 154 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 38 |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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.
| 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 | FOX Performance Elite 38 GRIP2 - 170mm Travel GRIP 2 Damper with HSR/LSR/HSC/LSC | FLOAT Air Spring | 44mm Offset | Kabolt Thru-Axle | Matte Black with Custom Decals Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 2 Position Adjuster | Debonair | RCT Damper | LSC | LSR | Custom Tune | Trunnion Mount | Bearing Mount | 205x65mm Travel: 154mm |
| 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 | e*thirteen Plus 40mm Length | 35mm Bar Clamp | Black Anodized with Grey Graphics |
| Handlebar | e*thirteen Plus 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 | BikeYoke Revive 31.6mm | Size Specific Travel :S=125mm - M=160mm - L/XL:185mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Forbidden Tapered Single Sided Lock-On | Black |
| 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: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 XT 4 Piston, Front: Shimano XT 4-Piston BL-M8100 Lever | BR-M8120 Calipers | Metal Pads with Cooling Fins, Rear: Shimano XT 4-Piston BL-M8100 Lever | BR-M8120 Calipers | Metal Pads with Cooling Fins Type: Shimano XT Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | e*thirteen LG1 EN Plus 30mm Internal Width | Welded | 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 | DT Swiss 350 110x15mm | 32hole | Center-Lock | Black Anodized with White Decal |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 350 18T Star Ratchet | Microspline | 148x12mm | 32hole | Center-Lock | Black Anodized with White Decal |
| 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 XT - 203mm RT-MT800 | IceTech | Freeza | Center-Lock | External Serated Lock-Ring |
First added February 13
Last updated May 6
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