The Dreadnought E is Forbidden's big-hitting full-power e-MTB - 170mm out back and a 180mm fork, built for steep, rough and fast terrain, then shuttling yourself straight back up for another lap. The rearward-axle-path high-pivot suspension lets it plough through the chunder when you're off the brakes, but there's still enough support to pop off lips and pump for speed. Proportional One Ride geometry keeps the handling consistent across all four sizes.
The Dreadnought E T2 runs Fox 38 Factory and Float X2 Factory suspension with the punchier Avinox M2S motor, SRAM GX T-Type AXS wireless shifting and SRAM Maven Silver brakes. This one runs the 800Wh battery for maximum range on big days and long loops. Forbidden bikes are special order, so drop into Jetty Road Cycles in Rosebud or get in touch to check availability and sizing - our workshop will have it dialled before you ride away.
Key Features
- 170mm rear / 180mm front travel on mixed wheels (29in front / 27.5in rear)
- Trifecta high-pivot suspension with idler - rearward axle path lets it plough through rough lines while staying supportive
- Avinox M2S motor - 130Nm (150Nm boost) and 1300W peak
- 800Wh integrated Avinox battery
- 2-inch OLED colour display, wireless bar controls and Avinox app for tuning assist modes
- One Ride proportional geometry - chainstay length grows with each frame size for consistent handling
- Carbon rocker link for a light, stiff back end, with 8x30mm bearing shock hardware
- E-bike-specific 18T steel idler on Enduro bearings for longer life
- Custom frame protection preinstalled in high-wear areas
- Fits a full-size water bottle on every frame size
- SRAM AXS Extension Cord powers the wireless drivetrain from the main battery - no derailleur battery to charge
Specifications
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Frame: Dreadnought E full carbon, 170mm travel, Trifecta high-pivot 4-bar suspension, One Ride proportional geometry, Enduro Max bearings
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Fork: Fox 38 Factory, 180mm, GRIP X2, HSR/LSR and HSC/LSC adjust, 44mm offset
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Rear Shock: Fox Float X2 Factory air, 230x65mm, HSR/LSR and HSC/LSC adjust
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Motor: Avinox M2S - 130Nm (150Nm boost), 1300W peak, 2-inch OLED touchscreen display, wireless left and right controllers
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Battery: Avinox integrated 800Wh Li-ion
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Charger: Avinox 168W charger - approx. 4.75 hours to 100%
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Shifter: SRAM Pod Rocker AXS controller, MMX clamp
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Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX T-Type AXS
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Cassette: SRAM XS-1275, 12-speed, 10-52T, XD
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Chain: SRAM GX T-Type
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Crankset: Praxis Type 2 Alloy E-Cranks, 150mm, 34T
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Brakes: SRAM Maven Silver 4-piston, SRAM Centerline rotors
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Hubs: Crankbrothers Ratchet hubs, 110x15mm front / 148x12mm rear, XD driver
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Rims: Crankbrothers Alloy 2.0, tubeless ready
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Spokes: Sapim E-Light front / Sapim Strong rear
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Front Tyre: Maxxis High Roller 3, 29x2.4, 3C MaxxGrip, DH casing
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Rear Tyre: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 27.5x2.5, 3C MaxxGrip, DH casing
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Handlebar: OneUp Alloy, 800mm, 20mm rise (S1-S2) / 35mm rise (S3-S4)
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Stem: OneUp Forged, 42mm, 35mm clamp
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Seatpost: TranzX Reverse dropper, 31.6mm - S1 160mm / S2 180mm / S3 210mm / S4 240mm
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Saddle: Fizik Terra Aidon X5, 145mm
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Headset: FSA Orbit ZS, ZS44/ZS56
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Grips: Forbidden lock-on, 128mm
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Chain Guide: Forbidden Race Guide (upper)
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Pedals: Not included
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Wheel Size: Mixed (MX) - 29in front / 27.5in rear
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Sizing: S1 158-168cm / S2 168-178cm / S3 178-188cm / S4 188-198cm rider height
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Geometry: 63 degree head angle, 76.75 degree effective seat angle, reach 425 / 445 / 461 / 481mm, size-specific chainstays 434 / 449 / 463 / 478mm (S1-S4)
