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    Category
    EnduroEnduroEnduroEnduro
    6.3
    6.3
    6.8
    6.8
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox ZEB Select+RockShox ZEB Select+Fox Performance Elite Float 38Fox Performance Elite Float 38
    Shock
    Fox Float X2 PerformanceFox Float X2 PerformanceFox Float X2 Performance EliteRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    29″29″29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLXSLXXTXT
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 121 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFullFullFull
    Front Travel
    170mm170mm170mm170mm
    Rear Travel
    154mm154mm154mm154mm
    Brand Site

    forbiddenbike.com

    us.forbiddenbike.com

    forbiddenbike.com

    us.forbiddenbike.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Dreadnought SLX
    Dreadnought SLX Complete
    Dreadnought XT
    Dreadnought XT Complete
    Other Enduro bikes
    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    28 mph

    Dreadnought SLX

    28 mph

    Dreadnought SLX Complete

    28 mph

    Dreadnought XT

    28 mph

    Dreadnought XT Complete

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Carbon Fiber

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Carbon Fiber

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    RockShox ZEB Select+, Charger 2.1 damper, DebonAir spring, low-speed compression adjust, low-speed rebound adjust, 44mm offset, Maxle Stealth thru-axle

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox ZEB Select+ - 170mm Travel Charger 2.1 Damper | LSC | LSR | DebonAir Air Spring | 44mm Offset | Maxle Stealth Thru-Axle | Gloss Black

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX FLOAT 38 Performance Elite, GRIP2 damper, high/low-speed compression adjust, high/low-speed rebound adjust, 44mm offset, Kabolt thru-axle

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    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

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    FOX FLOAT X2 Performance, low-speed compression adjust, low-speed rebound adjust, EVOL air can, custom size-specific tunes, trunnion mount, 205mm x 65mm

    Travel154mm

    FOX Performance FLOAT X2 LSC | LSR | Evol Air Can | Custom Tune | Trunnion Mount | DU Mount | 205x65mm

    Travel154mm

    FOX FLOAT X2 Performance Elite, 2-position adjust, high/low-speed compression adjust, high/low-speed rebound adjust, EVOL air can, custom size-specific tunes, trunnion mount, 205mm x 65mm

    Travel154mm

    RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 2 Position Adjuster | Debonair | RCT Damper | LSC | LSR | Custom Tune | Trunnion Mount | Bearing Mount | 205x65mm

    Travel154mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB52, HOLLOWTECH II, 24mm spindle, 73mm English/BSA threaded

    Shimano Threaded SM-BB52 | 24mm Spindle | HollowTechII | Threaded BSA

    Shimano MT800, HOLLOWTECH II, 24mm spindle, 73mm English/BSA threaded

    Shimano Threaded BB-MT800 | 24mm Spindle | HollowTechII | Threaded BSA

    Headset

    ACROS AZX-203, stainless steel bearings, ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56/40 lower

    Acros AZX-203 SHIS: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 | Premium Stainless Steel Bearings

    Cane Creek HellBender 70, stainless steel bearings, alloy dual-seal crown race, ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56/40 lower

    Cane Creek HellBender 70 SHIS: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 | Premium Stainless Steel Bearings | Alloy Dual-Seal Crown Race

    Stem

    e*thirteen Base, 40mm length, 35mm bar clamp

    e*thirteen Base 40mm Length | 35mm Bar Clamp | Black Anodized with Grey Graphics

    e*thirteen Plus, 40mm length, 35mm bar clamp

    e*thirteen Plus 40mm Length | 35mm Bar Clamp | Black Anodized with Grey Graphics

    Handlebar

    e*thirteen Base, 800mm width, 20mm rise, 35mm clamp diameter

    e*thirteen Base 800mm Width | 20mm Rise | 35mm Bar Bore | Black Anodized with Grey Graphics

    e*thirteen Plus, 800mm width, 20mm rise, 35mm clamp diameter

    e*thirteen Plus 800mm Width | 20mm Rise | 35mm Bar Bore | Black Anodized with Grey Graphics

    Saddle

    SDG Radar, chromoly rails

    SDG Radar Chromo Chromoly Rails | Black Synthetic Cover with Black Cordura Reinforcements

    SDG Radar, chromoly rails

    SDG Radar Chromo Chromoly Rails | Black Synthetic Cover with Black Cordura Reinforcements

    Seatpost

    e*thirteen Vario dropper, Drop: 120-150mm (SM/MD), 150-180mm (LG/XL), Remote Lever: Shimano MT500, I-SPEC EV bracket

    e*thirteen Vario 31.6mm | Adjustable Dropper Travel | Size Specific Travel :S/M=120-150mm - L/XL:150-180mm

    BikeYoke Revive dropper, Drop: 125mm (SM), 160mm (MD), 185mm (LG/XL), Remote Lever: Shimano MT800, I-SPEC EV bracket

    BikeYoke Revive 31.6mm | Size Specific Travel :S=125mm - M=160mm - L/XL:185mm

    Pedals

    None

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    None

    Not included

    Grips

    Forbidden Tapered, single lock-on

    Forbidden Tapered Single Sided Lock-On | Black

    Forbidden Tapered, single lock-on

    Forbidden Tapered Single Sided Lock-On | Black

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, SHADOW RD+

    Shimano SLX 12speed Shadow+ with Clutch

    Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, SHADOW RD+

    Shimano XT 12speed Shadow+ with Clutch

    Front Derailleur

    None

    None

    Crank

    Shimano SLX M7100, 170mm length

    Shimano SLX 32T FC-M7100 | 170mm All Sizes | 52mm Chainline | Black

    Shimano Deore XT M8100, 170mm length

    Shimano XT 32T FC-M8100 | 170mm All Sizes | 52mm Chainline | Black

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, I-SPEC EV bracket

    Shimano SLX 12speed I-Spec EV Integrated Shifter/Brake Lever

    Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, I-SPEC EV bracket

    Shimano XT 12speed I-Spec EV Integrated Shifter/Brake Lever

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth

    Shimano SLX 10-51T 12speed | MicroSpline | 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T

    Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed, 10-51 tooth

    Shimano XT 10-51T 12speed | MicroSpline | 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-33-39-45-51T

    Chain

    Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed

    Shimano SLX CN-M7100 | 12speed | Links = S:130 / M:132 / L:134 XL:136

    Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed

    Shimano XT CN-M8100 | 12speed | Links = S:130 / M:132 / L:134 XL:136

    Chain Guide

    Forbidden integraged idler pulley; e*thirteen TRS Plus custom chainguide (upper slider plus lower pully with bashguard)

    Forbidden integraged idler pulley; e*thirteen TRS Plus custom chainguide (upper slider plus lower pully with bashguard)

    Chain Tensioner

    Forbidden Idler Pulley with e.13 Custom Chainguide Forbidden Integrated Idler | e.13 TRS Plus | Molded Inner with Compact Outer | Black

    Forbidden Idler Pulley with e.13 Custom Chainguide Forbidden Integrated Idler | e.13 TRS Plus | Molded Inner with Compact Outer | Black

    Brakes

    Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston, metal pads, Shimano MT64 180mm CENTER LOCK rotors

    Shimano 4 Piston

    Shimano Deore XT M8120, 4-piston, metal pads with cooling fins, Shimano MT800 ICE TECH FREEZA CENTER LOCK rotors (203mm front, 180mm rear)

    Shimano XT 4 Piston

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Deore M6100

    Shimano Deore XT M8100

    Wheels
    Rims

    e*thirteen LG1 EN Plus, 30mm internal width, 32 hole, tubeless ready

    e*thirteen LG1 EN Plus 30mm Internal Width | Tubeless Ready | 32hole | Black with Grey Graphics

    e*thirteen LG1 EN Plus, welded alloy, 30mm internal width, 32 hole, tubeless ready

    e*thirteen LG1 EN Plus 30mm Internal Width | Welded | Tubeless Ready | 32hole | Black with Grey Graphics

    Spokes

    Stainless steel, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm double butted, ED coated, with 14mm brass nipples

    Double Butted Black Stainless 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Double Butted | Black ED Coated Stainless | Black Brass 14mm Nipples

    Stainless steel, 2.0/1.8/2.0mm double butted, ED coated, with 14mm brass nipples

    Double Butted Black Stainless 2.0/1.8/2.0mm Double Butted | Black ED Coated Stainless | Black Brass 14mm Nipples

    Front Hub

    Shimano SLX H7100, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver

    Shimano SLX HB-M7100 | 110x15mm | 32hole | Center-Lock

    DT Swiss 350, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with 18-tooth Star Ratchet freehub with MICRO SPLINE driver

    DT Swiss 350 110x15mm | 32hole | Center-Lock | Black Anodized with White Decal

    Rear Hub

    Shimano SLX H7100, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with MICRO SPLINE driver

    Shimano SLX HB-M7100 | Quick Engagement | Microspline | 148x12mm | 32hole | Center-Lock

    DT Swiss 350, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with 18-tooth Star Ratchet freehub with MICRO SPLINE driver

    DT Swiss 350 18T Star Ratchet | Microspline | 148x12mm | 32hole | Center-Lock | Black Anodized with White Decal

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR, 120 TPI, folding, 29" x 2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down (DD) casing, TR, 2x 120 TPI, folding, 29" x 2.4"

    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

    Front: Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+, TR, 120 TPI, folding, 29" x 2.5", Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down (DD) casing, TR, 2x 120 TPI, folding, 29" x 2.4"

    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 203mm RT-MT64 | Center-Lock | External Serated Lock-Ring

    Shimano XT - 203mm RT-MT800 | IceTech | Freeza | Center-Lock | External Serated Lock-Ring

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