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2023 Forestal

Hydra Diode

A 29″ carbon frame full suspension downhill e-bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

€13,699($15,931)
Weight43.9 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 170 / 180mm
ForkÖhlins DH38 M.1
ShockÖhlins
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetX1
MotorForestal 250W 60Nm mid-drive
BatteryForestal 360Wh
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

Hydra Diode

26 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Pinkbike
First Look: Forestal Reveals New 'Hydra' Downhill & 'Cyon' Trail eMTB Designs

Apr 2021 · James Smurthwaite

Forestal adds two new e-bikes to their lineup, including a 170mm DH machine.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Forestal Alpha Box Carbon Enduro 29" TR 170 Monocoque construction / Track Ready / 170mm Travel / 2.4kg Size M

Hanger StandardUDH

ColorPearl Camo

Fork

Öhlins DH 38 M.1 29" 180mm Tapered / Boost 20x110 / Offset 46mm / Extl begin stroke rebound / Low Speed Compression / High Speed Compression / Gloss Black-Yellow

Travel180mm

Shock

Öhlins TTX Coil Metric 230x65mm / Extl Rebound / Extl high and low speed compression / Spring rates: 320 lbs on S, 388 lbs on M, 434 lbs on L, 480 lbs on XL / Gloss Black-Yellow

Travel170mm

Headset

Acros Integrated ZS 56 Top / ZS 56 Bottom / Internal cable routing / Stainless steel bearings

Stem

Forestal X PP Direct Mount DH ⌀ 31.8mm / 7075 T6 Aluminum CNC / Black

Handlebar

Forestal Oxydon C 780mm ⌀ 31.8mm / Upsweep 4° / Backsweep 6° / Rise 15mm / Toray T700 & T800 Carbon

Saddle

Fizik Aidon X3 E-MTB Fibre reinforced nylon / S-alloy rails / 249g / 255 x 145mm

Seatpost

Crankbrothers Highline 7 ⌀ 31.6mm / Length 125mm Size S / Length 150mm Sizes M, L / Length 170mm Size XL / Black ring / Aluminum 7076 T6

TypeDropper

Grips

Production Privée CR35 Forestal x Production Privée edition / 2-position adjustable (Tour / Race)

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X1 11 Speed / X-Actuation / Long cage / Colour: Black

Crank

Praxis Carbon Q-Factor 170mm / ISIS Drive / 104 BCD / Length 160mm Sizes S, M / Length 165mm Sizes L, XL

Shifters

SRAM X1 11 Speed / X-Actuation / Colour: Black

Cassette

SRAM XG-1150 10-42t / 11 Speed / XD Driver Body / Colour: Black

Chain

SRAM 11 Speed / Powerlock / Colour: Grey

Brakes

Braking Braking

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon DH E11 29" Hub I9 1/1 / 15 x 110mm Boost / Spokes Sapim E-Light / 6-Bolt / Inner Rim 31.5mm / Outter Rim 37.5mm, Rear: Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon DH E11 29" Hub I9 1/1 / 12 x 148mm Boost / Spokes Sapim Strong / XD Drivetrain/ 6-Bolt / Inner Rim 29.5mm / Outter Rim 36.5mm

Tires

Front: Panaracer Romero 29 x 2.4 ST 3Comp. Super Tough / Tubeless Ready / Triple Compound / Puncture resistant wall, Rear: Panaracer Romero 29 x 2.4 ST 3Comp. Super Tough / Tubeless Ready / Triple Compound / Puncture resistant wall

Electric Components
Motor

Forestal EonDrive 250W / 60Nm / IP67 / 1.95kg / 165 x 105 x 147mm

Battery

Forestal Aurora Performance 360Wh / 52V / Integrated / Rapid Charge / 1.8kg / 350 x 72 x 50.5mm

Remote

Forestal Smart Trigger 3 Buttons / Battery & Assistance LED Indicators

Display

Forestal Smart Dashboard 3.2" Integrated HD Transflective touch screen / All conditions resistant

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Last updated July 13

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