Released April 9

Forbidden Dreadnought gets V2 Update

Photo Credit: Forbidden

Overview

Builds

6

Price Range

$6,499–$9,299

Wheels

29″, 29″ / 27.5″

Suspension

Full, 160 / 170mm

Frame Material

Carbon

Dreadnought V2 carries the torch forward into a new realm of capability, giving riders even more firepower than ever before. We’ve taken our next-gen suspension system, seen on the class-leading Druid and Supernought, and applied it to our revered brawler of a bike. We didn’t just up the calibre, add more travel, and call it good. We overhauled every detail to refine and distill its purpose into something that exhilarates.

The highs and lows of this model family

Compare the Dreadnought Range
MSRP
$6,499$6,499$7,299$7,299$9,299$9,299
Spec Level
Fork
RockShox ZEB SelectRockShox ZEB SelectRockShox ZEB Select+RockShox ZEB Select+RockShox ZEB UltimateRockShox ZEB Ultimate
Wheels
AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumCarbonCarbon
Wheel Size
29″29″ / 27.5″29″ / 27.5″29″29″ / 27.5″29″
Groupset
GX Eagle Transmission, SRAMGX Eagle Transmission, SRAMGX Eagle Transmission, SRAMGX Eagle Transmission, SRAMX0 Eagle Transmission, SRAMX0 Eagle Transmission, SRAM
Drivetrain
1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic1 × 12 Electronic
Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry
Wheels
29″29″29″29″
615628642655
435455475495
1.411.381.351.32
571594617640
400420440470
77.577.577.577.5
90105120135
63.563.563.563.5
-26-26-26-26
347347347347
776802829856
431446460475
1,2071,2481,2891,330
44444444
165165165165
771775777780

🐐 Measurements listed in mm and degrees

Reviews
Pinkbike
First Ride: Forbidden Dreadnought V2 - More Travel & Longer Chainstays

Apr 9, 2024 · Matt Beer

Like their Druid trail and Supernought downhill bikes, the Dreadnought takes on a multi-link rear triangle but remains a high-pivot suspension design.

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