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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Category:

Framekit

£3,699

Druid 1

£8,999

Druid 2

£6,999

Druid 3

£6,299

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

SRAM HS2 – 180mm

6-Bolt

SRAM Centerline 2.0 – 180mm

6-Bolt

SRAM Centerline 2.0 – 180mm

6-Bolt

REAR BRAKE

N/A

 

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

 

SRAM HS2 – 180mm

6-Bolt

SRAM Centerline 2.0 – 180mm

6-Bolt

SRAM Centerline 2.0 – 180mm

6-Bolt

REAR SHIFTER

N/A

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

N/A

 

BOTTOM BRACKET

N/A

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

SRAM AXS EP Powerpack 1 Battery

SRAM AXS EP Powerpack 1 Battery

SRAM AXS EP Powerpack 1 Battery

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