Forbidden Druid 3

The second iteration of the genre-melting Druid sees a ground-up frame re-imagination that reaffirms its position as a class leader. Every trait and characteristic you know and love about the existing Druid is at the core of V2. It just looks a little different and rides even better.

The Druid is the ultimate wolf in sheep’s clothing. Its high pivot Trifecta suspension platform defies logic, generating predictable traction and playful pop simultaneously while offering an otherworldly ability to devour chunky terrain. With geometry that effortlessly balances stability and agility, V2 is equally at home hammering out trail rides after work, crushing epic alpine traverses, and blasting weekend shuttle laps. All over the mountain, the more you ask of the Druid, the more you get.

At our core, is a philosophy that everyone who rides our bikes should get the same great ride characteristic. We sweat the details and put extra effort into our geometry and sizing to embody this philosophy. These small but important details ensure that riders feel instantly at home on the Druid.

WEIGHT BALANCE
The term weight balance refers to the relationship between the rear-center and front-center and the resultant position of the rider’s center of gravity between the tire contact patches. Weight balance is one of the major contributing factors to a bike’s overall ride feel. If rear-center is the same while front-center changes with size, then each size of bike will have a different weight distribution and different ride characteristics. Based on where the rider’s weight would be for the intended use and how to balance that evenly over the wheelbase.

PROPORTIONAL SIZING
There is a lot of talk about balanced geometry, but not a lot of action when it comes to truly offering proportional rear-center measurements across all sizes of bikes. At Forbidden, to deliver a consistent ride experience across all sizes, we use a scaled rear-center measurement for each individual frame size. We are the only brand to have true proportional sizing. Our actual seat angles change with each size and get steeper as frame size increases. Ensuring taller riders have a more comfortable seated position than our competitors. Our commitment to a better fit for all riders also led us to larger than normal differences in head tube length to better suit each end of the size range.

V2 TRIFECTA SUSPENSION KINEMATICS
• Increased small bump sensitivity and grip, more
mid-stroke support, improved bottom out control
• 100% rearward axle path
• Optimized braking characteristics

130MM REAR TRAVEL
• Designed around a 150mm fork, the perfect
do-anything package

REFINED ONE RIDE GEOMETRY
• Available in four sizes, with the industry’s only truly
scaled front-rear sizing
• Small tweaks to the angles but the same weight
balance Druid owners love remains

29” AND MIXED WHEEL COMPATIBILITY
• Specific chainstays allow the use of either
a 29” or 27.5” rear wheel

18T STEEL IDLER
• A refined tooth profile increases longevity and
works with the latest drivetrains
• Optimized for both 52mm and 55mm chainline

STANDARD CHAIN LENGTH
• All sizes use 126 links or less

SRAM UDH
• Optimized for the new hotness

NO LOWER CHAIN GUIDE REQUIRED
• Chain ring wrap has been carefully considered
to negate the need for a lower guide

RE-ENGINEERED FRAME HARDWARE
• Locking collet axles and oversized bearings for
a dependable ride and easy maintenance

FULL CUSTOM PLASTICS
• Chain & cable/hose management and
frame protection
• Toolless entry to stash compartment

FULL-SIZED BOTTLE ON EVERY SIZE
• 26oz for everyone

NO HEADSET CABLE ROUTING

TIER THREE BUILD SPECS
Shock – Rockshox Super Deluxe Select +
Fork – Rockshox Lyric Select +
Drivetrain – New SRAM Eagle
Brakes – SRAM Code Bronze
Wheels – Crank Brothers Synthesis Alloy
Tires – Maxxis Assegai EXO / DHRII EXO+
Finishing Kit – Forbidden / Fizik