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Dreadnought V2 Framekit
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$4,299| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160mm rear |
| Shock | RockShox Vivid Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ |
Apr 2024 · Matt Beer
Like their Druid trail and Supernought downhill bikes, the Dreadnought takes on a multi-link rear triangle but remains a high-pivot suspension design.
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 V2 Full Carbon - 160mm Travel, High-Modulus Carbon Fiber | Trifecta V2 High Pivot 4-Bar Suspension | One Ride Geometry | Enduro Max Bearings | 73mm Threaded BSA Bottom Bracket BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Fatty T; Bloody Sabbath |
|---|---|
| Shock | RockShox Vivid Ultimate, Touchdown RC2T | Rebound, High And Low Speed Compression, And Hydraulic Bottom Out Adjust | Threshold Lever | Trunnion/Bearing Mount | R85C26 Tune | 205x60mm Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Seatpost | Forbidden, 7075 CNC Aluminum | 34.9mm | Black Anodized Type: Rigid |
First added April 9
Last updated March 22
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