2026 Forbidden Druid E 2
$17,555.00
Fox 36 Factory fork and Float X Factory shock with the Avinox M2S motor, SRAM GX AXS and 800Wh battery. Sizes not in stock can be ordered now – we’ll contact you to confirm delivery timing.
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Description and specifications
Description
The Forbidden Druid E is the electrified evolution of Forbidden’s legendary high-pivot trail platform — and it’s been worth the wait. Built from the ground up as a full-power e-MTB, the Druid E combines Forbidden’s signature Trifecta V3 suspension with the advanced Avinox drive system to deliver a bike that climbs effortlessly and descends with the same class-defying confidence the Druid is known for.
At the heart of the Druid E is the Avinox drive system, paired with an 800 Wh battery for extended range on long days in the hills. T4 and T3 builds are powered by the Avinox M2 motor, delivering 110 Nm of continuous torque (125 Nm on boost) and 1,100 W of peak power. T2 and T1 builds step up to the Avinox M2S, producing 130 Nm of continuous torque (150 Nm on boost) and 1,300 W of peak power for maximum performance capability. Power delivery is intuitive and tuneable via the 2-inch OLED full-colour control display and the Avinox app, with wireless handlebar controls keeping everything within easy reach on the trail.
The Trifecta V3 suspension platform has been redesigned specifically for the demands of an e-MTB. A vertically positioned shock maximises dropper post clearance, a carbon rocker link reduces unsprung mass and isolates the shock from lateral forces, and the suspension tune has been refined to deliver a supple, consistent feel under power. The result is 150mm of rear wheel travel that works with you on the way up and inspires confidence on the way down.
The Druid E is the world’s first truly proportionally sized e-MTB, with Forbidden’s OneRide sizing treatment applied across all four frame sizes — so every rider gets the same handling characteristics regardless of stature. Mixed wheel sizing (29″ front, 27.5″ rear) keeps the bike agile and manoeuvrable despite the added weight of the motor and battery.
A full suite of custom in-house frame protection covers the chainstay, seatstay, downtube, and motor. An e-bike-specific 18-tooth steel idler with Enduro solid lube bearings ensures drivetrain longevity and compatibility with the latest T-Type and AXS drivetrains. Every size can accommodate a full 26 oz water bottle, and the Druid E carries Forbidden’s lifetime carbon frame warranty.
Available in four build levels — T1 through T4 — the Druid E scales from trail-ready performance to full top-spec capability, with every build sharing the same full carbon frame and Avinox drive system. This is witchcraft, electrified.
Technical specifications
| Forbidden Druid E T2 — Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Frame | Druid E Full Carbon |
| Fork | Fox 36 Factory 160mm |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float X Factory 210 x 55 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit ZS44/56 |
| Grips | Forbidden |
| Handlebar | OneUp Alloy |
| Stem | OneUp Forged |
| Seatpost | TranzX Reverse |
| Remote | TransX GLS |
| Clamp | Forbidden |
| Saddle | Fizik Terra Aidon X5 |
| Front Brake | SRAM Maven Silver |
| Front Rotor | SRAM Centerline 200mm |
| Rear Brake | SRAM Maven Silver |
| Rear Rotor | SRAM Centerline 200mm |
| Shifter | SRAM POD Rocker |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XS-1275 |
| Chain | SRAM GX T-Type |
| Crankset | Praxis Alloy E-Cranks |
| HP Idler | FBC Idler Pulley + Upper Guide |
| Upper Guide | Forbidden Race Guide |
| Motor | Avinox M2S – 130nm (150nm Boost), 1300W |
| Battery | Avinox 800Wh |
| Front Hub | Crankbrothers Ratchet |
| Front Skewer | Fox Kabolt |
| Rear Hub | Crankbrothers Ratchet |
| Rear Skewer | Maxle Stealth |
| Spokes | Sapim Race |
| Rims | Crankbrothers Alloy 2.0 |
| Front Tire | Maxxis High Roller 3 |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis DHRII |
| Charger | Avinox 168W |
| Power Cord | SRAM AXS Derailleur Power Cord |
| Bottle Mount | Fidlock TWIST Bike Base |
| Sealant | Stans Sealant |
Frequently asked questions
How does the Druid E 2 compare to the other builds?
Every build from the Druid E 1 to the E 4 shares the identical carbon frame, 150mm of rear travel with a 160mm fork, and the 800Wh battery — what changes is the motor and the parts around it. This one runs Avinox’s M2S at 130Nm, 150Nm in boost, the same motor as the flagship E1, with a more sensibly priced build around it; the E3 and E4 run the 110Nm M2 instead. If you want the M2S’s extra ceiling without the flagship kit, this is the value pick of the two M2S bikes.
What speed is the Druid E limited to?
Ours arrive set to 45km/h out of the box. That matters when you’re reading reviews: European tests describe a bike that stops assisting at 25km/h and North American ones say 32km/h, because those are their regional limits — not what this bike does here.
Does the high-pivot idler wear out the drivetrain?
An idler does add a little drivetrain wear — that’s the price of how a high pivot pedals and tracks. What we actually see in the workshop, though, is that shifting under load and cheap components do far more damage than the idler ever does. Keep the chain clean, shift with some sympathy and replace the chain before it stretches, and these wear like any other e-bike drivetrain.
How far will the 800Wh battery actually get me?
The headline figure is Forbidden’s 157km, but that’s a best-case number on easy ground. Range on an e-MTB is really about climbing: published tests of 800Wh Avinox bikes held in Turbo for the whole ride return somewhere between 1,400 and 1,800 vertical metres, with rider weight, terrain and conditions deciding where you land.
We’d plan a ride around 1,000–1,200m of climbing and expect to come home with charge to spare — and for bigger days, spending most of the ride in Trail instead of Turbo stretches the battery a long way.
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