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Dreadnought X0 RS U 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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$9,299| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox Vivid Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | X0, X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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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.
Designed to take abuse of a park or DH bike but can be pedalled up, down, and around.
Unique rear-centre lengths for each frame size and steeper actual seat tube angles as frame size increases.
Compatible with dual crown forks.
High single pivot with linkage-driven shock provides confidence and stability.
Minimizes reduction in wheelbase as chassis moves into travel, keeping rider's weight distribution centralized.
Offers mixed wheel setup option via Ziggy Link.
Frame-only models initially only available with coil shocks from boutique brands, potentially expensive.
Full builds delayed due to parts availability.
Limited initial batch of 100 frame kits, mostly allocated to dealers.
| 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, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Colors: Fatty T; Bloody Sabbath |
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| Fork | RockShox ZEB Ultimate, 170mm Travel | Charger 3 RC2 W/ButterCup | Debonair + | Rebound, HSC/LSC Adjust | Pressure Relief Valves | 44mm Offset | Maxle Stealth Thru-Axle | Gloss Black Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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 | SRAM DUB Threaded BSA Wide, 28.99mm Spindle | DUB | Threaded BSA |
| Headset | Cane Creek Hellbender 70, SHIS: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 | Sealed Cartridge Bearings | 6000 Series Alloy Cups And Materials | Sealed Steel Crown Race |
| Stem | Burgtec OE MK3 Enduro, 42.5mm Length | 35mm Bar Clamp | Black |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Ride Wide Enduro Carbon, 800mm Width | S1-S2:22.5 / S3-S4:30 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 Dropper Post, 31.6mm | Size Specific Travel S1:120mm / S2:150mm / S3:180mm / S4:210mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Burgtec Bartender Pro, 135mm length | Single Sided Lock-On | Black |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X0 AXS T-Type 12speed, Hangerless Interface | Magic Wheel | Overload Clutch | Replaceable Skid Plates |
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| Crank | SRAM X0 Eagle 32T - 165mm, 165mm All Sizes | 55mm Chainline | Black |
| Shifters | SRAM Pod Ultimate, With MMX Clamp | AXS Controller | Two Button Design |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 T-Type 10-52T 12speed, 12speed | XD Fit | 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-38-44-52T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Transmission Flattop 12speed, 12speed | Links = S1:124 / S2:126 / S3:128 / S4:130 |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Maven Ultimate 4-Piston, Stealth Body | SwingLink | Reach & Contact Adjustment | Organic Pads, Rear: SRAM Maven Ultimate 4-Piston, Stealth Body | SwingLink | Reach & Contact Adjustment | Organic Pads Type: SRAM Maven Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Crankbrothers Synthesis 11 - Carbon, Front 31.5mm / Rear 29.5mm Internal Width | Tubeless Ready | Black with Grey Graphics |
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| Spokes | Sapim CX Ray (fr) / CX Sprint (rr), Front: CX Ray 2.0/0.9/2.2/2.0mm / Rear: Race 2.0/1.25/2.25/2.0mm | Aero | Black ED Coated Stainless | Black Brass 14mm Nipples |
| Front Hub | Crank Brothers, 110 x 15mm | 28-Hole | 6-Bolt | Black Anodized |
| Rear Hub | Crank Brothers, Ratchet Internals | XD Driver | 148x12mm | 32hole | 6-Bolt | Black Anodized Decal |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai - 3C Maxx Grip - EXO+, 29 x 2.5 | 3C MaxxGrip Rubber Compound | 60tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO+ Casing, Rear: Maxxis DHRII - 3C MaxxTerra - Double Down, 29/27.5 x 2.4 | 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 120tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | Double Down Casing |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline- 200mm, 6-Bolt |
First added April 9
Last updated March 22
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