The Forbidden Dreadnought V2 carries the torch forward into a new realm of capability, giving riders even more firepower than ever before. We’ve taken our next-gen high pivot suspension system, seen on the class-leading Druid V2 and Supernought, and applied it to our Enduro-certified brawler of a bike. Dreadnought forged a new path for performance high pivot bikes and cemented the platform’s category-defying nature. It dealt handily with the demands of the World Cup Downhill circuit, revelled in the rigours of enduro racing, and endured lap after lap of abuse in the bike park, while still craving more. From the race track to the bike park and everything in between, Dreadnought has proven its unparalleled versatility. Now it’s time for the big guns to get the V2 treatment. We didn’t just up the calibre, add more travel, and call it good. We overhauled every detail to refine and distill its purpose into something that exhilarates. INTENDED USE: Enduro / Bikepark SUSPENSION: Recommended 170mm Front / 160mm Rear WHEEL SIZE: Full 29er or Mixed (MX) - Convertible with modular dropouts V2 TRIFECTA LAYOUT Dreadnought now sports an inverted four-bar suspension design. This evolution was necessitated by our desire to retain the ride characteristics of the original Dreadnought while optimizing certain ride characteristics. At the same time, we bring Dreadnought in line with our S-sizing. SENSIBLE STANDARDS Threaded BB, Boost rear wheel spacing, press in headset cups – we only use what makes sense from a design and durability standpoint. You won’t find any questionable trends here – looking at you headset cable routing. MODULAR DROPOUTS Wheel size configuration changes are achieved via modular dropouts. Meaningful geometry and weight bias adjustments are also be made via 27.5” +10mm, 27.5” -10mm, and 29” +10mm dropouts. Giving riders the option to customize weight bias and handling characteristics to suit riding style or terrain type. 200mm direct brake mount included as standard. Framekits are sold with MX and 29” 0mm offset dropouts. Technical Specifications Frame Dreadnought V2 Full Carbon, 160mm travel (includes MX 27.5" [0mm offset] and 29" [0mm offset] dropouts) Recommended Fork Recommended 170mm travel. You can use a 160mm minimum up to 180mm maximum (including dual crown forks) as long as the axle to crown is 593.7 or less. Rear Shock Rock Shox Vivid Ultimate 205 x 65mm Chain Tensioner FBC Idler Pulley + Upper Guide Chain Guide MRP MXg *Specifications are subject to change without notice
