Forbidden Dreadnought E – Big Travel, Full Power, Zero Hesitation
The Forbidden Dreadnought E is a full‑power enduro e‑MTB built to hammer bike‑park laps, back‑to‑back shuttle lines, and the rowdiest local tracks without blinking. With 170 mm of rear Trifecta suspension paired to a 180 mm fork and a carbon high‑pivot frame, it delivers downhill‑bike confidence with the range and support of a modern e‑drive system.
Designed around mixed wheels and Forbidden’s OneRide proportional geometry, the Dreadnought E keeps you centered, tall, and in control at speed, whether you’re threading steep chutes or pounding through blown‑out rock gardens. Add in a powerful Avinox drive unit and your choice of 600 Wh or 800 Wh battery, and you get a self‑shuttle machine that begs for just one more lap.
Key features
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Full‑carbon enduro e‑MTB frame with high‑pivot Trifecta suspension and carbon rocker link.
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170 mm rear travel / 180 mm fork travel for uncompromising big‑mountain and bike‑park performance.
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Mixed‑wheel (MX) platform for quick direction changes out back and stability up front.
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Avinox M2S drive system on top‑tier builds: up to 130 Nm torque (150 Nm in Boost) and 1300 W peak power.
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Avinox M2 drive system on other builds: up to 110 Nm torque (125 Nm in Boost) and 1100 W peak power.
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600 Wh or 800 Wh removable battery options: lighter feel or maximum range.
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OneRide proportional geometry with size‑specific reach and rear center for balanced handling across S1–S4.
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Slack 63° head angle, steep effective 76.75° seat angle, and low 340.8 mm BB for confident descending and efficient climbing.
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Short 150 mm cranks and taller front end keep your body position centered, relaxed, and stable on steep terrain.
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Approximate complete weight: from about 51.6 lb (600 Wh) to 53.5 lb (800 Wh), depending on spec.
Motor and battery
At the heart of the Dreadnought E is the new Avinox drive system, tuned to deliver class‑leading torque and a very natural pedaling feel. Higher‑tier models use the M2S motor, which pushes up to 130 Nm of torque with 150 Nm available in Boost and 1300 W of peak power for hard accelerations and steep, technical climbs. Other builds run the M2 system, still putting out a serious 110 Nm of torque (125 Nm in Boost) and 1100 W peak power.
You can choose between a 600 Wh battery for a more playful, lighter‑handling setup or an 800 Wh battery for maximum laps and big‑mission days. Forbidden quotes complete bike weights starting at 51.6 lb (23.43 kg) with the 600 Wh battery and around 53.5 lb (24.3 kg) with the 800 Wh option, impressive numbers for a full‑power, big‑travel e‑MTB.
Suspension and frame
The Dreadnought E uses Forbidden’s Trifecta high‑pivot four‑bar suspension system, giving the rear wheel a rearward axle path that smooths out square‑edge hits while still keeping things supportive and poppy. It’s tuned to work equally well with coil shocks and large‑volume air shocks, so riders can choose the feel they prefer without compromise.
The full‑carbon frame, including a carbon rocker link, is built specifically for mixed wheels and aggressive riding, with clean integration around the motor and battery. Forbidden backs the carbon frame with a lifetime warranty to the original owner, underlining the bike’s long‑term durability.
Geometry highlights (S1–S4)
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Head tube angle: approximately 63° for confidence at speed and in steep terrain.
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Effective seat angle: about 76.75° across all sizes for an efficient climbing position.
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Reach: roughly 425 mm (S1), 445 mm (S2), 461 mm (S3), 481 mm (S4).
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Stack: roughly 635 mm (S1), 648 mm (S2), 669 mm (S3), 682 mm (S4).
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Bottom bracket height: about 340.8 mm, keeping the center of gravity low without constant pedal strikes when combined with 150 mm cranks.
Forbidden’s OneRide proportional geometry adjusts reach, rear center, and seat angles per size so every rider gets the same balanced, centered feel, rather than just scaled‑up frames.
Who it’s for
The Forbidden Dreadnought E is aimed at riders who want a true downhill‑biased enduro e‑bike that can handle modern bike‑park features, alpine enduro stages, and repeated laps on steep, rough trails. If you want the stability of a downhill bike, the agility of an MX wheel setup, and the power to self‑shuttle all day, this bike fits perfectly.
Whether you are building it as your primary park bike, a big‑mountain freeride rig, or a quiver‑killing self‑shuttle machine, the Dreadnought E brings together high‑pivot suspension, progressive geometry, and a powerful, modern drive system in one package.
