Forbidden Druid 3 29 - Blue Monday

Forbidden Druid V3 29" – Brewed for Trail Sorcery

The Forbidden Druid V3 is not your average trail bike—it’s a 130mm travel carbon-crafted conjuration of high-pivot wizardry. Fully refined from the original, the V3 turns Forbidden’s proven “Trifecta” suspension into an even sharper tool, offering more grip, better progression, and the kind of composure that makes you question if it’s really just a 130mm bike.

With a slacker head angle, lengthened geometry, and size-specific rear ends, the Druid V3 is more stable, more playful, and even more confidence-inspiring than its predecessor. It’s the perfect brew for aggressive trail riders who want the snap of short travel with the control of something much, much bigger. With updated frame protection, improved hardware, and SRAM’s Transmission drivetrain compatibility, this version is built to shred quietly, efficiently, and relentlessly.

Key Features

• 130mm of refined Trifecta V2 high-pivot suspension—supple off the top, stable in the middle, progressive at the end
• Updated geometry: slacker head angle, longer reach, and wheelbase for aggressive riding
• Weight-balanced sizing with proportional chainstays and seat angles for all riders
• All-new suspension layout—no lower chain guide needed, and compatible with standard chains
• SRAM T-Type Transmission-ready and UDH equipped
• Fully wrapped stays for near-silent trail performance
• Top tube accessory mount + room for a full-size water bottle in every frame size
• Designed for trail and all-mountain use with a healthy dose of rowdy

Full Specifications

• Frame – Forbidden Druid V3 Carbon, 130mm Rear Travel, Trifecta V2 High Pivot Suspension
• Rear Shock – RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ (185x50mm), DebonAir+, Rebound Adjust, Hydraulic Bottom-Out
• Fork – RockShox Lyrik Select+ 150mm, Charger 3.1 RC2, HSC/LSC Adjust, 44mm Offset
• Headset – ZS44/ZS56 Cane Creek 40
• Handlebar – Forbidden 800mm Width, 9° Backsweep / 5° Upsweep, Size-Specific Rise
• Stem – Forbidden 40mm, 35mm Clamp
• Grips – Forbidden Lock-On, 128mm
• Seatpost – OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm, Size-Specific Travel:
  • S1: 120mm
  • S2: 150mm
  • S3: 180mm
  • S4: 210mm
• Seatpost Clamp – Forbidden 7075 CNC Aluminum, 34.9mm
• Saddle – Fizik Terra Alpaca X5, 145mm Width
• Brakes – SRAM Maven Bronze 4-Piston, SRAM Centerline 180mm Rotors (Front & Rear)
• Shifter – SRAM Eagle 90
• Rear 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
• Bottom Bracket – SRAM DUB BSA, 73mm
• Wheels – Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy
• Front Tire – Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO
• Rear Tire – Maxxis Forekaster 29 x 2.4, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
• Water Bottle Mounts – One on downtube + accessory mount on top tube
• Axle Standard – 12x148mm Boost

Why You Want This Bike

Because it’s the short travel bike that rides like it knows no limits. The Forbidden Druid V3 delivers the liveliness and efficiency of a trail bike with the bump-absorbing, line-holding confidence of something much bigger. With dialed geometry, killer componentry, and a ride feel that borders on mystical, this bike isn’t just fun—it’s transformative.

Whether you’re chasing KOMs, flicking through techy switchbacks, or hitting weekend missions, the Druid V3 is your ride-or-die trail companion. Get on one—and let the sorcery begin.

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