Forbidden Bikes
Forbidden bikes carry one signature ride feel across the whole range — from the Avinox-powered Druid E and Dreadnought E with smooth, instant support, to the analogue Druid and Dreadnought, built around the Trifecta high-pivot platform for precise handling on any trail.
E-MTB & Analogue Bikes
The Druid E and Dreadnought E run the Avinox drive unit — up to 150 Nm of torque and 1,300 W of peak power on M2S builds. The analogue Druid and Dreadnought offer truly proportional frame sizing for a consistent ride across every size. Every model is built around Forbidden’s Trifecta high-pivot suspension.
Forbidden Product Highlights
E-MTB by design
The Druid E and Dreadnought E aren’t converted analogue frames — they’re designed around the motor and battery from the first line, with the Trifecta V3 platform, mixed wheels and full high-modulus carbon construction.
Avinox drive unit
The Avinox M2S delivers up to 1,300 W of peak power and 130 Nm of torque, rising to 150 Nm in Boost. The M2 delivers 110 Nm and 1,100 W (125 Nm Boost). Both use helical gears for quiet, strong, smooth assistance, with 600 Wh or 800 Wh batteries.
Trifecta suspension
Forbidden’s proprietary high-pivot linkage is designed to enhance momentum and control on challenging terrain — the rearward axle path lets the wheel move with the impact instead of into it.
One ride
A core Forbidden philosophy: everyone who rides one should experience the same ride characteristic, regardless of size or stature. Every frame size is engineered to feel like the same bike.
Bikes, Frames & Parts in Stock
Every Forbidden product we carry — complete bikes, frame kits and spares. Filter by category or size, and check stock and expected arrival dates on each product page.
2026 Forbidden Puritan Framekit
$6,435.00
2026 Forbidden Heathen Framekit
$5,070.00
2026 Forbidden Dreadnought E
Price range: $13,470.00 through $21,250.00
2026 Forbidden Druid E
Price range: $13,180.00 through $22,260.00
Forbidden Druid Framekit
$7,470.00
Forbidden Druid 3
$12,810.00
Forbidden Druid 2
$14,335.00
2025 Forbidden Druid 1
$17,850.00
Forbidden Dreadnought 3
$13,785.00
Forbidden Dreadnought 2
$15,315.00
Forbidden Dreadnought 1
$18,750.00
Forbidden Dreadnought Framekit 160mm
$8,635.00
Forbidden Supernought DH 205mm
$8,050.00
“With the Druid CorE and LitE, Forbidden have made a strong eMTB debut — bikes that not only look the part but also perform impressively on the trail.”
“The e-Druid’s longer rear centre length is beneficial while climbing… both bikes do a good job of easily dispatching tricky climbs.”
“The Forbidden Druid CorE 1 stands out as the best all-rounder among the e-MTBs we’ve tested so far. It combines strong climbing performance with confident descending and gets just about everything right.”
“It is a bike for when you’re sick of trying to choose which bike to bring… It is just as happy smacking out laps at the bike park as it is at your local trail network.”
Forbidden FAQs
What makes Forbidden bikes unique?
Forbidden pairs its Trifecta high-pivot suspension platform with proportional, size-specific geometry — so every frame size delivers the same balanced ride feel, and the rearward axle path carries momentum through rough terrain instead of hanging up on it.
Which mountain bike models does Forbidden offer?
The analogue range covers the Druid (trail — 150 mm rear, 160 mm front), the Dreadnought (enduro) and the Supernought (downhill race). The e-MTB range is the Druid E and Dreadnought E, both powered by the Avinox drive system.
What motor do Forbidden e-MTBs use?
Forbidden e-MTBs run the Avinox M2S — up to 1,300 W of peak power and 130 Nm of torque, rising to 150 Nm in Boost — on upper tiers, and the Avinox M2 (110 Nm / 1,100 W, 125 Nm Boost) on other builds, with 600 Wh or 800 Wh battery options.
Where is Forbidden based, and who sells them in New Zealand?
Forbidden Bike Co. is based in Cumberland on Vancouver Island, Canada, and supports riders through an international dealer network. In New Zealand you’ll find them at Outset, 12 Carr Road, Three Kings, Auckland — call in for a look, or order online.
Talk to a Rider, Not a Call Centre
Forbidden builds are moving fast and stock changes weekly. Tell us which bike you’re after and we’ll come back to you about a demo ride, a quote or sizing — or come and see the bikes in the flesh at 12 Carr Road, Three Kings.