Framekit£3,699 |
Druid 1£8,999 |
Druid 2£6,999 |
Druid 3£6,299 |
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| FRAME |
Druid V2 Full Carbon – 130mm Travel High-Modulus Carbon Fiber | Trifecta V2 High Pivot 4-Bar Suspension | One Ride Geometry | Enduro Max Bearings | 73mm Threaded BSA Bottom Bracket |
Druid V2 Full Carbon – 130mm Travel High-Modulus Carbon Fiber | Trifecta V2 High Pivot 4-Bar Suspension | One Ride Geometry | Enduro Max Bearings | 73mm Threaded BSA Bottom Bracket |
Druid V2 Full Carbon – 130mm Travel High-Modulus Carbon Fiber | Trifecta V2 High Pivot 4-Bar Suspension | One Ride Geometry | Enduro Max Bearings | 73mm Threaded BSA Bottom Bracket |
Druid V2 Full Carbon – 130mm Travel High-Modulus Carbon Fiber | Trifecta V2 High Pivot 4-Bar Suspension | One Ride Geometry | Enduro Max Bearings | 73mm Threaded BSA Bottom Bracket |
| FORK |
N/A
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RockShox Lyrik Ultimate 150mm Travel | Charger 3.1 RC2 W/ButterCup | Debonair + | Rebound, HSC/LSC Adjust | Pressure Relief Valves | 44mm Offset | Maxle Stealth Thru-Axle | Gloss Black |
RockShox Lyrik Select+ 150mm Travel | Charger 3.1 RC2 | Debonair + | Rebound, HSC/LSC Adjust | 44mm Offset | Maxle Stealth Thru-Axle | Gloss Black |
RockShox Lyrik Select+ 150mm Travel | Charger 3.1 RC2 | Debonair + | Rebound, HSC/LSC Adjust | 44mm Offset | Maxle Stealth Thru-Axle | Gloss Black |
| REAR SHOCK |
REAR SHOCK Rock Shox Super Deluxe Ultimate DebonAir+ | RC2T Damper | Rebound, HSC LSC Adjust | Threshold Lever | Trunnion/Bearing Mount | R85 C26 w/ Hydraulic Bottom Out | 185x50mm |
REAR SHOCK RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DebonAir+ | RC2T Damper | Rebound, HSC LSC Adjust | Threshold Lever | Trunnion/Bearing Mount | R85 C26 w/ Hydraulic Bottom Out | 185x50mm |
REAR SHOCK RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ DebonAir+ | Rebound Adjust | Trunnion/Bearing Mount | R85 C26 Tune w/ Hydraulic Bottom Out | 185x50mm |
REAR SHOCK RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ DebonAir+ | Rebound Adjust | Trunnion/Bearing Mount | R85 C26 Tune w/ Hydraulic Bottom Out | 185x50mm |
| HEADSET |
N/A
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HEADSET Cane Creek 40 SHIS: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 | Sealed Cartridge Bearings | 6000 Series Alloy Cups And Materials | Sealed Steel Crown Race |
HEADSET Cane Creek 40 SHIS: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 | Sealed Cartridge Bearings | 6000 Series Alloy Cups And Materials | Sealed Steel Crown Race |
HEADSET Cane Creek 40 SHIS: ZS44/28.6|ZS56/40 | Sealed Cartridge Bearings | 6000 Series Alloy Cups And Materials | Sealed Steel Crown Race |
| GRIPS |
N/A
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GRIPS Forbidden 128mm length | Single Sided Lock-On | Black |
GRIPS Forbidden 128mm length | Single Sided Lock-On | Black |
GRIPS Forbidden 128mm length | Single Sided Lock-On | Black |
| HANDLE BARS |
N/A
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HANDLE BARS Burgtec Ride Wide Enduro Carbon 800mm Width | S1-S2:22.5 / S3-S4:30 Rise | 9° Backsweep 5° Upward | 35mm Bar Bore | Black |
HANDLE BARS Burgtec Ride Wide Enduro Alloy 800mm Width | S1-S2:22.5 / S3-S4:30 Rise | 9° Backsweep 5° Upward | 35mm Bar Bore | Black |
HANDLE BARS Forbidden 800mm Width | S1-S2:22.5 / S3-S4:30 Rise | 9° Backsweep 5° Upward | 35mm Bar Bore | Black |
| STEM |
N/A
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STEM Burgtec OE MK3 Enduro 42.5mm Length | 35mm Bar Clamp | Black |
STEM Forbidden 40mm Length | 35mm Bar Clamp | Black |
STEM Forbidden 40mm Length | 35mm Bar Clamp | Black |
| SEAT POST |
N/A
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SEAT POST OneUp Dropper Post 31.6mm | Size Specific Travel S1:120mm / S2:150mm / S3:180mm / S4:210mm |
SEAT POST OneUp Dropper Post 31.6mm | Size Specific Travel S1:120mm / S2:150mm / S3:180mm / S4:210mm |
SEAT POST OneUp Dropper Post 31.6mm | Size Specific Travel S1:120mm / S2:150mm / S3:180mm / S4:210mm |
| SEAT POST REMOTE |
N/A
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SEAT POST REMOTE OneUp MMX UFT Lever Aluminum Remote | Oversized Bearing | MatchMaker X Integrated Dropper Remote |
SEAT POST REMOTE OneUp MMX UFT Lever Aluminum Remote | Oversized Bearing | MatchMaker X Integrated Dropper Remote |
SEAT POST REMOTE OneUp MMX UFT Lever Aluminum Remote | Oversized Bearing | MatchMaker X Integrated Dropper Remote |
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SEAT POST CLAMP |
Forbidden 7075 CNC Aluminum | 34.9mm | Black Anodized |
Forbidden 7075 CNC Aluminum | 34.9mm | Black Anodized |
Forbidden 7075 CNC Aluminum | 34.9mm | Black Anodized |
Forbidden 7075 CNC Aluminum | 34.9mm | Black Anodized |
| SADDLE |
N/A
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Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 145mm Width | X5: Ride-Compliant Fiber Reinforced Nylon Shell And S-Alloy Rail | Black |
Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 145mm Width | X5: Ride-Compliant Fiber Reinforced Nylon Shell And S-Alloy Rail | Black |
Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 145mm Width | X5: Ride-Compliant Fiber Reinforced Nylon Shell And S-Alloy Rail | Black |
| FRONT BRAKE |
N/A
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SRAM Maven Ultimate 4-Piston Stealth Body | SwingLink | Reach & Contact Adjustment | Organic Pads |
SRAM Maven Silver 4-Piston Stealth Body | SwingLink | Reach & Contact Adjustment | Organic Pads |
SRAM Maven Bronze 4-Piston Stealth Body | SwingLink | Reach Adjustment | Organic Pads |
| FRONT BRAKE ROTOR |
N/A
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SRAM HS2 – 180mm 6-Bolt |
SRAM Centerline 2.0 – 180mm 6-Bolt |
SRAM Centerline 2.0 – 180mm 6-Bolt |
| REAR BRAKE |
N/A
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SRAM Maven Ultimate 4-Piston Stealth Body | SwingLink | Reach & Contact Adjustment | Organic Pads |
SRAM Maven Silver 4-Piston Stealth Body | SwingLink | Reach & Contact Adjustment | Organic Pads |
SRAM Maven Bronze 4-Piston Stealth Body | SwingLink | Reach Adjustment | Organic Pads |
| REAR BRAKE ROTOR |
N/A
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SRAM HS2 – 180mm 6-Bolt |
SRAM Centerline 2.0 – 180mm 6-Bolt |
SRAM Centerline 2.0 – 180mm 6-Bolt |
| REAR SHIFTER |
N/A
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SRAM Pod Rocker With MMX Clamp | AXS controller | Rocking Actuation |
SRAM Pod Rocker With MMX Clamp | AXS controller | Rocking Actuation |
SRAM Eagle 90 With MMX Clamp |
| REAR DERAILLEUR |
N/A |
SRAM X0 AXS T-Type 12speed Hangerless Interface | Overload Clutch | Replaceable Skid Plates |
SRAM GX AXS T-Type 12speed Hangerless Interface | Overload Clutch | Replaceable Skid Plates |
SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type 12speed Hangerless Interface | Overload Clutch | Replaceable Skid Plates |
| CASSETTE |
N/A |
SRAM X0 T-Type 10-52T 12speed 12speed | XD Fit | 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-38-44-52T |
SRAM XS-1275 T-Type 10-52T 12speed 12speed | XD Fit | 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-38-44-52T |
SRAM XS-1275 T-Type 10-52T 12speed 12speed | XD Fit | 10-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-38-44-52T |
| CHAIN |
N/A
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SRAM X0 Transmission Flattop 12speed 12speed | Links = S1:120 / S2:122 / S3:124 / S4:126 |
SRAM GX Transmission Flattop – 12speed 12speed | Links = S1:120 / S2:122 / S3:124 / S4:126 |
SRAM GX Transmission Flattop – 12speed 12speed | Links = S1:120 / S2:122 / S3:124 / S4:126 |
| CRANKSET |
N/A
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SRAM X0 Eagle 32T – 165mm 165mm All Sizes | 32T | 55mm Chainline | Black |
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type 32T – 165mm 165mm All Sizes | 32T | 55mm Chainline | Grey |
SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type 32T – 165mm 165mm All Sizes | 32T | 55mm Chainline | Black |
| PEDALS |
N/A
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Not included |
Not included |
Not included |
| UPPER CHAIN GUIDE |
Forbidden Trail Guide |
Forbidden Trail Guide |
Forbidden Trail Guide |
Forbidden Trail Guide |
| LOWER CHAIN GUIDE |
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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| BOTTOM BRACKET |
N/A
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SRAM DUB Threaded BSA Wide 28.99mm Spindle | DUB | Threaded BSA |
SRAM DUB Threaded BSA 28.99mm Spindle | DUB | Threaded BSA |
SRAM DUB Threaded BSA 28.99mm Spindle | DUB | Threaded BSA |
| FRONT HUB |
N/A
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Crank Brothers 110x15mm | 28hole | 6-Bolt | Black Anodized |
Crank Brothers 110x15mm | 28hole | 6-Bolt | Black Anodized |
Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Std 110x15mm | 28hole | 6-Bolt | Black Anodized |
| FRONT AXLE |
N/A |
Maxle Stealth Included With Fork |
Maxle Stealth Included With Fork |
Maxle Stealth Included With Fork |
| REAR HUB |
N/A
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Crank Brothers Ratchet Internals | XD Driver | 148x12mm | 32hole | 6-Bolt | Black Anodized Decal |
Crank Brothers Ratchet Internals | XD Driver | 148x12mm | 32hole | 6-Bolt | Black Anodized Decal |
Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Std XD Driver | 148x12mm | 32-Hole | 6-Bolt | Black Anodized Decal |
| REAR AXLE |
SRAM Maxle Stealth |
SRAM Maxle Stealth |
SRAM Maxle Stealth |
SRAM Maxle Stealth |
| SPOKES |
N/A
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Sapim CX Ray (fr) / CX Sprint (rr) Front: CX Ray 2.0/0.9/2.2/2.0mm / Rear: Race 2.0/1.25/2.25/2.0mm | Aero | Black ED Coated Stainless | Black Brass 14mm Nipples |
Sapim Race Race 2.0/1.8/2.0mm | Double Butted | Black ED Coated Stainless | Black Brass 14mm Nipples |
Sapim Race Race 2.0/1.8/2.0mm | Double Butted | Black ED Coated Stainless | Black Brass 14mm Nipples |
| RIMS |
N/A
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Crankbrothers Synthesis 11 – Carbon Front 31.5mm / Rear 29.5mm Internal Width | Tubeless Ready | Black with Grey Graphics |
Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro – Alloy Front 31.5mm / Rear 29.5mm Internal Width | Tubeless Ready | Black with Grey Graphics |
Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro – Alloy Front 31.5mm / Rear 29.5mm Internal Width | Tubeless Ready | Black with Grey Graphics |
| FRONT TIRE |
N/A
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Maxxis Assegai – 3C MaxxTerra – EXO 29 x 2.5 | 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 60tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO Casing |
Maxxis Assegai – 3C MaxxTerra – EXO 29 x 2.5 | 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 60tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO Casing |
Maxxis Assegai – 3C MaxxTerra – EXO 29 x 2.5 | 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 60tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO Casing |
| REAR TIRE |
N/A
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Maxxis Forekaster – 3C MaxxTerra – EXO+ 29/27.5 x 2.4 | 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 120tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO+ Casing |
Maxxis Forekaster – 3C MaxxTerra – EXO+ 29/27.5 x 2.4 | 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 120tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO+ Casing |
Maxxis Forekaster – 3C MaxxTerra – EXO+ 29/27.5 x 2.4 | 3C MaxxTerra Rubber Compound | 120tpi | Folding | Tubeless Ready | EXO+ Casing |
| Included |
SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger |
Stans Sealant – 200ml |
Stans Sealant – 200ml |
Stans Sealant – 200ml |
| Included |
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SRAM AXS EP Powerpack 1 Battery |
SRAM AXS EP Powerpack 1 Battery |
SRAM AXS EP Powerpack 1 Battery |
Forbidden Druid 1 // From £8999


Intended Use |
Suspension |
Wheel Size |
| Trail / All Mountain | 130mm Rear / 150mm Front | Full 29er or Mixed (MX) |
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.
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