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    MSRP
    ($15,939)
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Downhill, E-Bike
    Weight
    43.9 lbs
    9.2
    Frame
    Carbon
    Öhlins DH38 M.1
    Öhlins
    Wheels
    Carbon
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Hydraulic Disc
    Forestal 250W 60Nm mid-drive
    Forestal 360Wh
    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
    Other Downhill 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

    Hydra Diode

    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

    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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