The Forbidden Dreadnought V2 is the evolution of a category-defying high-pivot platform. Engineered for enduro and bike park dominance, and building upon the performance legacy of its predecessor with refined details and increased travel. Featuring 160mm of rear suspension and 170mm up front, it’s a powerhouse designed to conquer the most demanding trails, from World Cup downhill circuits to rugged bike park laps and everything in between. With the same next-gen suspension seen on the Druid and Supernought, the V2 elevates performance, offering even more precision and control in aggressive terrain.
Intended Use: Enduro / Bikepark
Suspension: 160mm Rear / 170mm Front
Wheel Size: 29″ or Mixed (MX)
Forbidden Dreadnought V2 Build Kits & Specs
- Dreadnought 1
- Dreadnought 2
- Dreadnought 3
- Frame Only
Dreadnought 1 (SRAM X0 AXS)
| Frame: | Dreadnought V2 Full Carbon – 160mm Travel |
| Fork: | RockShox ZEB Ultimate, Charger 3 RC2 W/ButterCup, 170mm Travel |
| Shock: | RockShox Vivid Ultimate, Touchdown RC2T, Rebound, High And Low-Speed Compression, And Hydraulic Bottom Out Adjust, 205x60mm |
| Headset: | Cane Creek Hellbender 70 |
| Grips: | Forbidden |
| Handlebars: | Burgtec Ride Wide Enduro Carbon |
| Stem: | Burgtec OE MK3 Enduro |
| Dropper Post: | OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm Travel by Size: S1: 120mm / S2: 150mm / S3: 180mm / S4: 210mm |
| Seat Post Remote: | OneUp MMX UFT Lever |
| Seat Post Clamp: | Forbidden |
| Saddle: | Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
| Brakes: | SRAM Maven Ultimate 4-Piston |
| Brake Rotors: | SRAM HS2, 6-Bolt, 200mm |
| Shifter: | SRAM POD Rocker |
| Derailleur: | SRAM X0 AXS T-Type, 12-Speed |
| Cassette: | SRAM X0 T-Type, 10-52T, 12-Speed |
| Chain: | SRAM X0 Transmission Flattop 12-Speed |
| Crankset: | SRAM X0 Eagle 32T, 165mm |
| Chain Guide: | Upper: Forbidden Race Guide Lower: MRP MXg |
| Bottom Bracket: | SRAM DUB Threaded BSA |
| Hubs: | Crankbrothers, 6-Bolt, 28-Hole |
| Axles: | SRAM Maxle Stealth |
| Spokes: | Sapim CX Ray (fr) / CX Sprint (rr) |
| Rims: | Crankbrothers Synthesis 11 – Carbon Front: 31.5mm / Rear: 29.5mm |
| Front Tire: | Maxxis Assegai – 3C Maxx Grip – EXO+, 29″ x 2.5mm |
| Rear Tire: | Maxxis DHR – 3C MaxxTerra – Double Down, 29/27.5″ x 2.4mm |
| Included: | Stans Sealant – 200ml SRAM AXS EP Powerpack 1 Battery |
| Not Included: | Pedals |
Dreadnought 2 (SRAM GX AXS)
| Frame: | Dreadnought V2 Full Carbon – 160mm Travel |
| Fork: | RockShox ZEB Select+, 170mm Travel, Charger 3 RC2, Rebound, HSC/LSC Adjust |
| Shock: | RockShox Vivid Select+, Touchdown RCT, Rebound, Compression, And Hydraulic Bottom Out Adjust, 205x60mm |
| Headset: | Cane Creek 40 |
| Grips: | Forbidden |
| Handlebars: | Burgtec Ride Wide Enduro Alloy |
| Stem: | Forbidden |
| Dropper Post: | OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm Travel by Size: S1:120mm / S2:150mm / S3:180mm / S4:210mm |
| Seat Post Remote: | OneUp MMX UFT Lever |
| Seat Post Clamp: | Forbidden |
| Saddle: | Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
| Brakes: | SRAM Maven Silver, 4-Piston |
| Brake Rotors: | SRAM HS2, 6-Bolt, 200mm |
| Shifter: | SRAM POD Rocker |
| Derailleur: | SRAM GX AXS T-Type, 12-Speed |
| Cassette: | SRAM GX T-Type, 10-52T, 12-Speed |
| Chain: | SRAM GX Transmission Flattop, 12-Speed |
| Crankset: | SRAM GX Eagle 32T, 165mm |
| Chain Guide: | Upper: Forbidden Race Guide Lower: MRP MXg |
| Bottom Bracket: | SRAM DUB Threaded BSA |
| Hubs: | Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Std, 6-Bolt, 110x15mm |
| Axles: | SRAM Maxle Stealth |
| Spokes: | Sapim Race |
| Rims: | Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro – Alloy Front 31.5mm / Rear 29.5mm |
| Front Tire: | Maxxis Assegai – 3C Maxx Grip – EXO+, 29″ x 2.5mm |
| Rear Tire: | Maxxis DHR – 3C MaxxTerra – Double Down, 29/27.5″ x 2.4mm |
| Included: | Stans Sealant – 200ml SRAM AXS EP Powerpack 1 Battery |
| Not Included: | Pedals |
Dreadnought 3 (SRAM Eagle 90)
| Frame: | Dreadnought V2 Full Carbon – 160mm Travel |
| Fork: | RockShox ZEB Select+, 170mm Travel, Charger RC, LSR/LSC Adjust |
| Shock: | RockShox Vivid Select+, Touchdown RT, Rebound and Hydraulic Bottom Out Adjust, 205x60mm |
| Headset: | Cane Creek 40 |
| Grips: | Forbidden |
| Handlebars: | Forbidden |
| Stem: | Forbidden |
| Dropper Post: | OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm Travel by Size: S1:120mm / S2:150mm / S3:180mm / S4:210mm |
| Seat Post Remote: | OneUp MMX UFT Lever |
| Seat Post Clamp: | Forbidden |
| Saddle: | Fizik Terra Alpaca X5 |
| Brakes: | SRAM Maven Bronze 4-Piston |
| Brake Rotors: | SRAM Centerline 2.0, 6-Bolt, 200mm |
| Shifter: | SRAM Eagle 90 |
| Derailleur: | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type, 12-Speed |
| Cassette: | SRAM XS-1275 T-Type, 10-52T, 12-Speed |
| Chain: | SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type Flattop, 12-Speed |
| Crankset: | SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type 32T, 165mm |
| Chain Guide: | Upper: Forbidden Race Guide Lower: MRP MXg |
| Bottom Bracket: | SRAM DUB Threaded BSA |
| Hubs: | Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Std, 6-Bolt, 110x15mm |
| Axles: | SRAM Maxle Stealth |
| Spokes: | Sapim Race |
| Rims: | Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro – Alloy Front: 31.5mm / Rear: 29.5mm |
| Front Tire: | Maxxis Assegai – 3C Maxx Grip – EXO+, 29″ x 2.5mm |
| Rear Tire: | Maxxis DHR – 3C MaxxTerra – Double Down, 29/27.5″ x 2.4mm |
| Included: | Stans Sealant – 200ml SRAM AXS EP Powerpack 1 Battery |
| Not Included: | Pedals |
Frame Only
| Frame: | Dreadnought V2 Full Carbon – 160mm Travel |
| Shock: | RockShox Vivid Ultimate, Touchdown RC2T, Rebound, High And Low-Speed Compression, And Hydraulic Bottom Out Adjust, 205x60mm |
| Seat Post Clamp: | Forbidden |
| Chain Guide: | Upper: Forbidden Race Guide Lower: MRP MXg |
| Rear Axle: | SRAM Maxle Stealth |
| Included: | SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger 29 “0” and 27 “0” Position Dropouts |
Dreadnought V2 Size Guide:
*Exact bike specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact us with questions!
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