Cumberland, British Columbia
Forbidden mountain bikes
High-pivot idler bikes, and that is the entire point. The rearward axle path lets the wheel move back and up out of square-edge hits, so the bike stays calm where a conventional linkage gets deflected. There is a drivetrain drag penalty and on rough ground it is worth paying.
- Models tracked 3
- Builds tracked 7
- Price range $6,299 to $10,499
- Categories Downcountry, Trail, Enduro
- How they sell Through bike shops
- E-MTBs No
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Every Forbidden model we rank
Forbidden Reya
Forbidden’s first short-travel bike, minus the idler.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle 90 | $6,299 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Maven Base |
| GX AXS | $7,699 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Maven Silver |
| XX SL AXS | $10,499 | SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Maven Ultimate |
Forbidden Druid
High-pivot trail bike that descends way above its travel.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GX AXS | $7,099 | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Maven Silver |
| X0 AXS | $10,199 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Maven Ultimate |
Forbidden Dreadnought
High-pivot enduro weapon from Vancouver Island.
| Build | Price | Drivetrain | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 90 | $7,399 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Maven Base |
| X0 AXS | $9,499 | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS Transmission | SRAM Maven Ultimate |
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