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    Category
    Downhill, E-Bike
    9.1
    Frame
    Carbon
    Öhlins DH38 M.1
    Öhlins
    Wheels
    Carbon
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Hydraulic Disc
    Forestal 250W 60Nm mid-drive
    Forestal 350Wh
    X1
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    180mm
    Rear Travel
    170mm
    Brand Site

    forestal.com

    Summary
    The Forestal Hydra Diode is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension downhill e-bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Hydra Diode
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    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

    Hydra Diode

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Carbon Fiber

    Fork

    Öhlins DH 38 M.1, Boost 20x110mm, 46mm offset, rebound/low-speed compression/high-speed compression

    Travel180mm

    Shock

    Öhlins TTX Coil, metric 230x65mm, external rebound/high and low-speed compression, Spring rates: 320 lbs (size S), 388 lbs (size M), 434 lbs (size L), 480 lbs (size XL)

    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

    Handlebar

    Forestal Oxydon C 780mm, 31.8mm diameter, 4° upsweep, 6° backsweep, rise 15mm, Toray T700 and T800 carbon

    Saddle

    fi'zi:k Aidon X3 E-MTB, fiber reinforced nylon/S-alloy rails, 255 x 145mm

    Seatpost

    Crankbrothers Highline 7, 125mm length (size S), 150mm length (sizes M-L), 170mm length (size XL), BikeYoke Triggy X remote, custom Forestal with Shiftmix

    TypeDropper

    Pedals

    N/A

    Grips

    Production Privee CR35, Forestal x Production Privee edition, 2-position adjustable (tour/race)

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X1, 11-speed, X-Actuation, long cage

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    Praxis Carbon, 170mm Q-factor, ISIS drive, 160mm length (sizes S-M), 165mm length (sizes L-XL)

    Shifters

    SRAM X1, 11-speed, X-Actuation

    Cassette

    SRAM XG-1150, 10-42 tooth, 11-speed, XD driver

    Chain

    SRAM, 11-speed, PowerLock

    Chain Guide

    Direct mount top guide

    Brakes

    Braking, 9mm cartridge, 26mm aluminum pistons, carbo-metallic pads, 203mm rotors

    TypeHydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Braking, CNC machined, contact point adjust

    Wheels
    Rims

    Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon DH 11 wheelset, 31.5mm inner width front / 29.5mm inner width rear

    Spokes

    Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon DH 11 wheelset, Sapim E-Light front / Sapim Strong rear

    Front Hub

    Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon DH 11 wheelset, Industry Nine 1/1, Boost, 6-bolt, XD driver

    Rear Hub

    Crankbrothers Synthesis Carbon DH 11 wheelset, Industry Nine 1/1, Boost, 6-bolt, XD driver

    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, 52V, integrated, rapid charge, 1.8kg, 350 x 72 x 50.5mm

    Remote

    Forestal Smart Trigger, 3 buttons, battery and assistance LED indicators, Forestal Smart Dashboard, 3.2" integrated HD transflective touch screen, all-conditions resistant

    Display

    Forestal Smart Trigger, 3 buttons, battery and assistance LED indicators, Forestal Smart Dashboard, 3.2" integrated HD transflective touch screen, all-conditions resistant

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