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Druid is the modern wolf in sheep’s clothing. Its high pivot Trifecta suspension platform defies logic. Simultaneously generating predictable traction and playful pop while offering an otherworldly ability to devour chunky terrain. With geometry that effortlessly balances stability and agility, the Druid is a trail bike through and through. This bike is equally at home hammering out trail rides after work, ripping weekend shuttle laps, and crushing epic alpine traverses. This humble (on paper) trail bike boasts on-trail characteristics that don’t just punch above their class they defy classification altogether. A bike that delivers pedal-all-day efficiency when you want it and tech-descent-tackling confidence when you need it. A short travel trail bike by definition but a kilometer-crushing, chunder-devouring, fun machine by any other description.
Druid is the modern wolf in sheep’s clothing. Its high pivot Trifecta suspension platform defies logic. Simultaneously generating predictable traction and playful pop while offering an otherworldly ability to devour chunky terrain. With geometry that effortlessly balances stability and agility, the Druid is a trail bike through and through. This bike is equally at home hammering out trail rides after work, ripping weekend shuttle laps, and crushing epic alpine traverses. This humble (on paper) trail bike boasts on-trail characteristics that don’t just punch above their class they defy classification altogether. A bike that delivers pedal-all-day efficiency when you want it and tech-descent-tackling confidence when you need it. A short travel trail bike by definition but a kilometer-crushing, chunder-devouring, fun machine by any other description.
Forbidden

Forbidden Druid V2 2 - Blue Monday

£6,999.00
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Forbidden Druid V2 2 - Blue Monday

Season:2026

Brand:Forbidden

Code:FORB26D2B

Druid is the modern wolf in sheep’s clothing. Its high pivot Trifecta suspension platform defies logic. Simultaneously generating predictable traction and playful pop while offering an otherworldly ability to devour chunky terrain. With geometry that effortlessly balances stability and agility, the Druid is a trail bike through and through. This bike is equally at home hammering out trail rides after work, ripping weekend shuttle laps, and crushing epic alpine traverses. This humble (on paper) trail bike boasts on-trail characteristics that don’t just punch above their class they defy classification altogether. A bike that delivers pedal-all-day efficiency when you want it and tech-descent-tackling confidence when you need it. A short travel trail bike by definition but a kilometer-crushing, chunder-devouring, fun machine by any other description.

  • Intended Use

    Trail / All Mountain

  • Suspension

    130mm Rear / 150mm Front

  • Wheel Size

    Full 29er or Mixed (MX)




Trifecta V2 Platform

The second iteration of Druid see a shift to an inverted four-bar suspension design. This evolution was necessitated by our desire to retain the ride characteristics of the original Druid while achieving certain design goals. At the same time, we shed a little bit of weight from the main frame, whilst ensuring the bike still passes our rigorous testing regime.

Hardware

The bearing-in-rocker design of our new forged V2 Rate Control Linkage allows us to use locking collet axles and oversized bearings for easy maintenance and dependability. This option isn’t the lightest but trading a few grams for a long-lasting, easily serviced linkage, was the practical choice.

Idler Pulley System

Druid now sports an 18-tooth steel idler equipped with a solid lube bearing as standard. These changes, along with a refined tooth profile increase the idler’s longevity and ensure compatibility with the latest drivetrains. Our new idler, along with its modular mounting system is compatible and optimized for use with both 52mm and 55mm chain lines.

Sensible Standards

Threaded BB, Boost rear wheel spacing, press in headset cups – we only use what makes sense from a design and durability standpoint. You won’t find any questionable trends here – looking at you headset cable routing.

One Ride

One of our core philosophies is that everyone who rides our bikes should experience a similar ride characteristic, regardless of your size or stature. To this end, we have put extra effort into our geometry and sizing and one of the major contributing factors behind a bike’s overall ride feel is its weight balance. The term ‘weight balance’ refers to the relationship between the rear-center and the front-center, and the resultant position of the rider’s center of gravity between the tire contact patches. How each tire is weighted, directly affects the grip characteristics of the bike.

This weight distribution will also have a profound effect on both the [bike’s] agility and its stability. Many brands talk about their bikes having “balanced geometry”, yet they only use a single rear-center (chainstay) measurement across all frame sizes. If the rear-center remains constant with each size while front-center change, then it stands to reason that each size [of bike] will see a different weight distribution and therefore a different ride characteristic. At Forbidden, in an effort to ensure a consistent ride experience across all sizes, we employ a scaled rear-center measurement for each individual frame size.

Technical Information


Druid 2

FRAME

Druid V2 Full Carbon - 130mm Travel

FORK

RockShox Lyrik Select+

REAR SHOCK

RockShox Super Deluxe Select+

HEADSET

Cane Creek 40

GRIPS

Forbidden

HANDLE BARS

Burgtec Ride Wide Enduro Alloy

STEM

Forbidden

SEAT POST

OneUp Dropper Post

SEAT POST REMOTE

OneUp MMX UFT Lever

SEAT POST CLAMP

Forbidden

SADDLE

Fizik Terra Alpaca X5

FRONT BRAKE

SRAM Maven Silver 4-Piston

FRONT BRAKE ROTOR

SRAM HS2 - 180mm

REAR BRAKE

SRAM Maven Silver 4-Piston

REAR BRAKE ROTOR

SRAM HS2 - 180mm

REAR SHIFTER

SRAM Pod Rocker

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM GX AXS T-Type 12speed

CASSETTE

SRAM XS-1275 T-Type 10-52T 12speed

CHAIN

SRAM GX Transmission Flattop - 12speed

CRANKSET

SRAM GX Eagle T-Type 32T - 165mm

PEDALS

Not included

UPPER CHAIN GUIDE

Forbidden Trail Guide

LOWER CHAIN GUIDE

BOTTOM BRACKET

SRAM DUB Threaded BSA

FRONT HUB

Crank Brothers

FRONT AXLE

Maxle Stealth

REAR HUB

Crank Brothers

REAR AXLE

SRAM Maxle Stealth

SPOKES

Sapim Race

RIMS

Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro - Alloy

FRONT TIRE

Maxxis Assegai - 3C MaxxTerra - EXO

REAR TIRE

Maxxis Forekaster - 3C MaxxTerra - EXO+

Included

Stans Sealant - 200ml

Included

SRAM AXS EP Powerpack 1 Battery

Sizing Information

29" Geometry

Fork Size 150mmS1S2S3S4
AReach440460480500
BStack610624637651
CHori. Top Tube Length581604627650
DSeat Tube Length400420440470
ESeat Tube Angle (Effective)77777777
FSeat Tube Angle (Actual)73.876.677.077.0
GHead Tube Length90105120135
HHead Tube Angle65.065.065.065.0
IFront Center754781807833
JRear Center423437452466
KWheel base1177121812591300
LBB Drop-35-35-35-35
MBB Height337337337337
NStand Over720725728730
OFork Length561561561561
PFork Offset42424242



MX Geometry

Fork Size 150mmS1S2S3S4
AReach435455475495
BStack614627641654
CHori. Top Tube Length582605628651
DSeat Tube Length400420440470
ESeat Tube Angle (Effective)76.676.676.676.6
FSeat Tube Angle (Actual)73.475.176.676.6
GHead Tube Length90105120135
HHead Tube Angle64.564.564.564.5
IFront Center754781807833
JRear Center423437452466
KWheel base1177121812591300
LBB Drop-29-29-29-29
MBB Height332332332332
NStand Over720725728730
OFork Length561561561561
PFork Offset42424242
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