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Forbidden Dreadnought 3 MX – Push Harder. Fear Nothing.
The Forbidden Dreadnought 3 MX isn’t here to mess around—it’s here to dominate. With a mixed-wheel setup (29” front, 27.5” rear), 160mm of rear travel, and dual crown compatibility, this beast blurs the line between enduro and full-blown downhill. Version 3 takes everything that made the original a monster and dials it up: smarter suspension, sharper geometry, tougher hardware, and more customizability than ever.
Powered by Forbidden’s refined Trifecta V2 high pivot suspension and loaded with next-gen SRAM Transmission components, the Dreadnought V3 MX is as relentless as its name suggests. Whether you're charging blind down alpine singletrack, floating over tech, or slamming berms in the bike park, this machine stays composed, aggressive, and ready for whatever lies ahead.
Key Features
V2 Trifecta Suspension with improved sensitivity, mid-stroke support, and bottom-out control
Mixed-wheel (MX) setup: 29” front for stability, 27.5” rear for agility and playfulness
Rated for dual crown forks and bike park abuse—built tough, no compromises
Modular dropout system for fine-tuning geometry and weight bias (dropouts sold separately)
SRAM Eagle T-Type drivetrain: wireless shifting, bombproof durability, crisp under load
Oversized bearings, collet axles, and solid-lube idler for long-term reliability
Full-carbon frame with size-specific chainstays and balanced geometry for razor-sharp handling
Maxxis Assegai/DHRII combo with aggressive casings for unrelenting grip
5-year frame warranty—because Forbidden backs their brawler
Full Specifications
Frame – Forbidden Dreadnought V3 Carbon, 160mm Rear Travel, Trifecta V2 High Pivot Suspension
Rear Shock – RockShox Vivid Select+ (205x60mm), Touchdown RT, Hydraulic Bottom-Out & Rebound Adjust
Fork – RockShox ZEB Select+ 170mm, Charger 3.1 RC2, Debonair+, HSC/LSC Adjust, 44mm Offset
Headset – Cane Creek 40 (ZS44/ZS56)
Handlebars – Forbidden 800mm Width, 9° Backsweep / 5° Upsweep, Size-Specific Rise
Stem – Forbidden 40mm, 35mm Clamp
Grips – Forbidden Single Sided Lock-On, 128mm
Seatpost – OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm, Size-Specific Travel: S1: 120mm / S2: 150mm / S3: 180mm / S4: 210mm
Seatpost Clamp – Forbidden 34.9mm
Saddle – Fizik Terra Alpaca X5, Ride-Compliant Shell with S-Alloy Rails
Brakes – SRAM Maven Bronze 4-Piston, SRAM Centerline 2.0 200mm 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
Crankset – SRAM Eagle 90 T-Type, 32T, 165mm, 55mm Chainline
Bottom Bracket – SRAM DUB Threaded BSA, 73mm
Wheelset – Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy
Front Tire – Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxGrip EXO+
Rear Tire – Maxxis DHR II 3C MaxxTerra DoubleDown
Water Bottle Mounts – One on downtube + accessory mount on top tube
Rear Axle – 12x148mm Boost
Dropout Compatibility – Modular Dropouts (sold separately): 27.5” +10mm / -10mm, 29” +10mm
Why You Want This Bike
Because compromise is for other bikes. The Dreadnought V3 MX is for riders who want max performance on every ride—enduro crushers, park rippers, and downhill hooligans alike. With its MX wheel setup, bulletproof SRAM Transmission drivetrain, and refined high-pivot suspension, it delivers uncompromising control on the gnarliest terrain without dulling the fun.
This bike doesn’t just survive the hits. It feeds off them.
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